Summer Handzlik

Summer Handzlik is a seasoned professional in corporate communications and fundraising, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Communications at National Fuel Gas Company since May 2022. Previously, Summer held multiple leadership positions at Canisius College, including Sr. Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship, where strategic oversight of annual fundraising initiatives and the implementation of a comprehensive donor relations plan were key responsibilities. Early career experience includes roles at Medaille College, where Summer managed the Annual Fund and coordinated alumni relations, as well as positions at Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP, InCite Magazine, and Medaille Perspective. Summer holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Science in Communication, both from Medaille University.