Veronica De Fazio has been named President-Elect of the Illinois Library Association. While serving in this role, De Fazio's duties will include helping the board implement the goals of the Illinois Library Association's 2019-2022 strategic plan. These goals include legislative and community advocacy, a culture of diversity and inclusion within the profession and the association, delivery of member value by assessing and refreshing programs and services, integrating new approaches and technologies, and leadership by effectively and efficiently supporting the Illinois library system. The Illinois Library Association was founded in 1896 and has more than 3,000 members comprised of public, academic, school, and special libraries as well as librarians, library assistants, trustees, students, and library vendors. It is the third largest state library association in the country. De Fazio graduated with a degree in French and International Relations from GVSU and a Master's of Library Science from Domincan University (IL). She has served as the Head of Youth Services at the Plainfield (IL) Public Library District since 2010. Prior to Plainfield, she worked for the Des Plaines (IL) Public Library and the Niles (IL) Public Library District.