YMCA Buffalo Niagara
Geoffrey Falkner is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with a diverse background in strategic planning, creative direction, and brand development. Since joining YMCA Buffalo Niagara in November 2011, Geoffrey has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Strategy & Marketing, where responsibilities included developing promotional materials, overseeing website design, and producing content that highlights the organization's programs. Previous experience includes serving as a Graphic Design Consultant at gfDsign, Sales & Marketing Consultant at Topolino Technology, and Director of Advertising for Montblanc, where Geoffrey transformed brand perception through innovative advertising campaigns. Geoffrey's expertise extends to establishing in-house advertising departments for Qatar Airways and managing significant advertising budgets for companies like DSM Nutritional Products and Bulgari. Geoffrey holds a BS in Communications from Cornell University and has completed coursework in Handwritten Script and Graphic Design at the University of Art & Design in Basel, Switzerland.
YMCA Buffalo Niagara
Founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is the second-oldest YMCA in the United States and one of the oldest institutions in Western New York.