John Lyons

John Lyons is currently a Senior Foundation Program Specialist at Independence Blue Cross. John previously worked as a Philanthropic Services Specialist at Vanguard Charitable from January 2020 to January 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a VP - Private Client Officer at Malvern Bank, National Association from June 2015 to December 2019.

Before that, they worked as a Financial Counselor at Clarifi (formerly CCCS of Delaware Valley) from February 2013 to June 2015. In this role, they developed action plans that comprehensively addressed the specific needs of their clients related to credit, savings, budgeting and other goals within consumer finance. John was also involved in initiatives including the promotion of staff volunteering and philanthropy as well as outreach to the LGBT community.

Prior to that, they served as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Solutions for Progress from August 2012 to February 2013 and with Campaign for Working Families from January 2011 to August 2012.

John also worked as a Camp Counselor at Hawthorne Valley Association from June 2010 to August 2010.

John Lyons pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy from Guilford College. John then went on to earn a Certificate in Financial Planning from Temple University. Later, they earned a Certificate in Community Development Finance from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy. John Lyons also holds certifications from LinkedIn in Advanced Business Development: Communication and Negotiation, as well as High-Stakes Communication.

They work with Heather Major - Executive Director, Imani R. Gumbs - Senior Foundation Program Specialist, and Anjelica Hicks - Senior Foundation Program Specialist. John Lyons reports to Lorina Marshall-Blake, President.