Elizabeth Gurney

Elizabeth Gurney holds a BA in Sociology from St. Lawrence University and has extensive experience in corporate philanthropy and leadership. Currently, Elizabeth serves as the Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Executive Director of the KeyBank Foundation, managing strategic philanthropic investments across 15 states with an emphasis on education, neighborhood prosperity, workforce development, and community service. Prior to this role, Elizabeth was the Executive Director of the First Niagara Foundation, where responsibilities included overseeing all philanthropic initiatives and developing corporate citizenship strategies. Elizabeth also held key positions at Nichols School, including Assistant Head of School and Director of Advancement, where fundraising and development were central to the role.