Kathleen Christy
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Kathleen has been a leader in fundraising and leadership for educational organizations for over 30 years and has led successful campaigns that have raised over $25 million. An engaged and active member of the Western New York community, she has developed strong relationships with business and community leaders, as well as private and public foundations that have resulted in significant partnerships and investments for the organizations she represents.
Kathleen serves on several local nonprofit boards, including currently serving as the Chair of the Education Advisory Council for the Diocese of Buffalo, and serves on the Board and Executive Committee of Our Lady of Victory Human Services Board.
She is also a 2004 graduate of Leadership Buffalo. Kathleen is a native of Franklinville, NY, and received her B.A. in History/Political Science and a Minor in Sociology from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY and Masters in Public Administration from Hilbert College.