Bess Birch is a communications and operations professional with over a decade of experience in financial services, public affairs, and client engagement. A recent transplant from New York City to California, she has held key administrative and strategic roles at global firms including Deutsche Bank, where she supported senior leadership through high-impact communications and project coordination.
Raised in Germany and a former U.S. Army officer, Bess brings a global perspective and a collaborative, mission-driven mindset to her work. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from New York University and is passionate about leveraging her communications background to support public institutions. She is particularly committed to expanding awareness of the critical role libraries play in education, access, and building stronger, more connected communities