As of 2026, Lily is the Reference Archivist for the Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma, where she hosts on-site research visits, locates materials for researchers, and fulfills image and research requests. She works with professors, retirees, tribal leaders, television and film studios, artists, students, museum professionals, and researchers from around the world. "I'm so happy to help others find that missing puzzle piece they've been looking for," Lily says. "I love it here!"