Adam ’96 and Amy Fazackerley Co-Chairing Libraries Advisory Board
Syracuse University Libraries is pleased to announce that Adam ’96 (Martin J. Whitman School of Management) and Amy Fazackerley are co-chairing the Libraries Advisory Board effective Fall 2024. The Fazackerleys, of Alexandria, VA, are co-founders of Lay-n-Go, LLC (which was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2022) and have been serving on the Libraries Advisory Board since 2019.
In addition to Lay-n-Go, Adam is a general partner with Fortify.vc, a venture capital company funding early-stage technology. He also founded concept2creation, LLC, a branding solution company. While at Syracuse, Adam was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Amy graduated from Denison University and holds a master’s in business administration from Johns Hopkins University, in addition to a certificate in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial and small operations from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. In her role with Lay-n-Go, Amy has been qualified as a guest host for QVC and has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox and Friends and “Your Business” Elevator Pitch on MSNBC. In 2021, she was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women magazine.
“When we asked Syracuse University how we could help, we never thought our journey would have started in Bird Library. From our initial interactions with students from the Blackstone LaunchPad and the leadership at Syracuse University Libraries, we knew we found a home. Young entrepreneurs from every school within the University were collaborating with the resources necessary to develop their ideas,” said Adam and Amy. “Supporting the Blackstone LaunchPad and its community at Syracuse University is our way of nurturing the next generation of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs. By mentoring students, acting as a sounding board and investing in program development, we are committed to shaping the future of the library and empowering future leaders. The next decade will redefine what a library can be, and we are excited to see Syracuse University lead this global transformation.”
The Fazackerleys are assuming this leadership role with the Libraries Advisory Board from Judy Mower ’66, G’73, G’80, G’84, who has served on the Libraries Advisory Board since 2007, when it was started, and as chair of the board since 2015. She will remain a valued member of the Libraries Advisory Board.
“I am eternally grateful for Judy Mower’s leadership and expertise,” said David Seaman, Dean of Syracuse University Libraries and University Librarian. “Judy was at the helm of the Libraries Advisory Board when I was appointed to my role, providing immense counsel, support and advocacy to me and the broad organization. Through her direction and example, the Libraries has excelled. And we appreciate that she will remain an active member of our Board.”
“I am so excited to welcome Adam and Amy as our new co-chairs! They have proven to be dedicated and passionate about continuing to support the Libraries’ growth, from their enthusiasm around mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs in the Blackstone LaunchPad, to promoting and supporting the Libraries initiatives around technology, marketing and the multitude of other ways we convene, collaborate, connect and celebrate with our campus and global communities," said Dean Seaman. "With our strong Libraries Advisory Board, I am confident that we will continue to grow and prosper, leading the way for a 21st century R-1 research institution.”