Written by Taylor Jennings,
Senior Advancement Officer
A Donor Profile: Lily Liu, Bayview Glen Parent
For Lily Liu, supporting Bayview Glen is both deeply personal and profoundly meaningful. Since joining the community in 2015, Lily has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact the School has had on her daughter, Haylea. From the classroom to the broader school experience, she has seen her develop not only academically, but also as a confident, compassionate, and curious young person.
“The most meaningful part of our journey has been watching Haylea find her voice,” Lily shares. As she completed Grade 7, Haylea’s growth in independence, resilience, and willingness to embrace challenges has stood out. Equally important has been the strength of the community around her. Encouraging teachers, lasting friendships, and opportunities to explore her interests have all played a role in shaping her experience. For Lily, seeing her daughter excited to go to school each day is the clearest reflection of the School’s impact.
This sense of connection inspires Lily’s commitment to giving back. Having previously supported initiatives at the Moatfield campus, she values the importance of investing in each stage of a student’s journey. She sees Bayview Glen’s approach to developing the whole child as closely aligned with her family’s values. Her support of the new Lower School Expansion and New Wellness Complex, home to the Indoor Aquatics Facility and the Parent Association Lower School Gymnasium, reflects a desire to ensure that future students benefit from the same opportunities that have meant so much to her family.
“This expansion represents an exciting investment in the future,” she says. The vision for innovative learning spaces that foster creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing resonates deeply with her hopes for the school’s continued growth.
Lily has also chosen to offer a matching gift, with the hope of inspiring other families to give together and to spark meaningful conversations with their children about the importance of giving back. She believes that philanthropy not only strengthens the School, but also helps build a lasting sense of connection and shared responsibility within the community.
Lily’s philanthropy is rooted in gratitude, but it is also forward-looking. She wants future generations of Bayview Glen students to feel a deep sense of belonging and pride in giving back to their School. She believes that every student should have the opportunity to discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and develop the confidence to make a positive impact. Through her generosity, she is helping create opportunities for students to discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and grow with confidence for years to come.