Our People
Maria Gambacorta

Director of Client Experience

Maria Gambacorta

Maria helps create a consistent and seamless experience for clients throughout their relationship with Lumsden McCormick. She oversees the onboarding process from signed engagement through service kickoff, working closely with both clients and internal teams to ensure smooth transitions and clear communication. Maria also supports long-term client relationships by gathering feedback, addressing concerns, and helping improve the overall client experience.

Education

Canisius University, Bachelor of Arts, Communications

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for Management Development

Public Relations Society of America, Management Certificate Program for Communicators

Community

St. Pius X Church, Getzville, NY

  • Pastoral Council, Secretary
  • Eucharistic Minister
  • Parish Volunteer

St. Gregory the Great School

  • Development Committee Chair
  • School Board, Member

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

  • Fundraising Coordinator, Poinsettia and Wreath Sale
  • Parent Guild/School Volunteer

American Heritage Girls Troop NY3129, former Fundraising Coordinator

Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce, former Member

Buffalo Regional Urban Design Assistance Team, Steering Committee, former Member

Pediatric Digestive and Motility Disorders Society Inc., former Board Member

University of Buffalo Child Care Center, former Marketing, Enrollment, and Development Committee Member

Women’s Business Center at Canisius University, Advisory Board Member (2021-2023)

Working For Downtown, former Board Member and President

Professional

Association for Accounting Marketing, Member

BDO Alliance USA

  • Business Development Group
  • Marketing Group

HubSpot Academy

  • Marketing Certification
  • Sales Certification

Leadership Buffalo, Class of 2003

Ask Me About

My Sicilian heritage, my love of shopping, cooking, and refinishing furniture

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