Lynne J. Briody

Lynne J. Briody has extensive experience in the field of philanthropy and fundraising. Lynne J. began their career as the Director of Development at the Ridgefield Playhouse from 2005 to 2008. Lynne J. then joined the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. as the Director of Philanthropy from 2008 to 2013, where they focused on building relationships to secure individual, corporate, and government contributions.

In 2013, Lynne joined Nuvance Health, a seven-hospital system, as a Major Gift Officer. Lynne J. later took on the role of Director of Physician Partnerships and Senior Philanthropy Officer from 2017 to 2021, where they worked as a liaison between contributors and hospital foundations. Currently, Lynne holds the position of Director of Leadership Gifts and Physician Engagement at Nuvance Health, where they oversee a team of Leadership Gift Officers, manages a personal donor portfolio, and leads major gift fundraising and management for the Campaign for Norwalk Hospital.

Lynne J. Briody earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland, which they completed between 1981 and 1985. Lynne J. also obtained a certification in NYU Fundamentals of Global Sports Management from Yellowbrick Fundamentals of Global Sports Management, although the exact month and year of obtaining the certification are not mentioned.