Toronto Public Library Foundation
Melissa Chien has held various marketing and event management roles in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. Melissa has experience working in organizations such as the Toronto Public Library Foundation, BGC Canada, Liberty Entertainment Group, and Intellitix. Melissa also has a background in startup ventures, having co-founded Joylister, a Toronto-based startup focused on food festivals and lifestyle events. With a degree in International Bachelor of Business Administration with a Marketing specialization, Melissa has also completed global internships in Beijing, China, and Sydney, Australia.
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Toronto Public Library Foundation
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library with 70% of Torontonians using the Library's resources. The Library is busier than ever and opened its 100th branch in 2015 to meet the demands of the growing communities across our city. Toronto Public Library is with you for life. From learning to read, exploring your creativity, preparing for your first job, adapting to a new culture, pursuing a business venture, and staying engaged through your senior years. Since its inception in 1997, the Toronto Public Library Foundation has raised over $83 million thanks to generous donors. The Library relies on donors to create life-changing programs, services, spaces and collections that wouldn't be possible with government funding alone. Vision Build a city of life-long readers, learners and creators for a successful Toronto. Mission To inspire giving to Toronto Public Library to create exemplary collections, ground breaking programs and services, and innovative community spaces.