Brian Lyght

Brian Lyght, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over 30 years. Brian is currently the Chief Operating Officer at the Center for Urban Families, where they lead all internal operations and manages the organization's senior staff. Prior to this, Brian worked as an Executive on Loan at the U.S. Department of Labor, where they supported initiatives to improve service coordination and delivery for vulnerable individuals by forging strategic partnerships with federal agencies. Brian also served as the Director of Knowledge Management at Casey Family Programs, utilizing collective knowledge and expertise to create products and services that advanced the foundation's mission. Brian's extensive experience includes roles such as Senior Associate at Annie E. Casey Foundation, where they managed a grant portfolio and administered youth development programs, and Program Director at Enterprise Community Partners, where they provided strategic direction to transform disaffected neighborhoods. Earlier in their career, Brian worked at CoreStates Bank, Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation, and PaineWebber, Incorporated in various roles. Overall, Brian's work experience demonstrates their expertise in program management, strategic planning, and leading diverse teams.

Brian Lyght, MBA has a diverse education history. In 1983, they began their undergraduate studies at Hofstra University in Banking and Finance, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in 1987. Afterward, they pursued further education at The Wharton School, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from 1989 to 1991. Most recently, in 2020, Brian attended Georgetown University to attain an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management.