Summer Gray

Summer Gray is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in communications and development, currently serving as the Vice President of Communications & Development at Directions for Living since November 2011. In this leadership role, Summer oversees grant writing, event planning, fundraising, graphic design, and media relations, including the successful annual fundraiser, the PB&J Run. Previous positions include the Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development, where Summer enhanced media and community relations, and the Director of Marketing and Business Development, applying expertise in broadcast news and website production to support behavioral healthcare initiatives. Summer's background includes working as a Web Producer for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK and various editorial roles in media production. Summer holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, Communication, and Media Studies from Wake Forest University.