Darby Gaynor Glickman ‘98
At Burke's, Darby serves on the Advancement and Governance Committees.
Darby Gaynor Glickman, a proud Burke's alumna (class of ‘98), is currently in her third year serving as the president of the Burke’s Alumnae Board. In this role, she is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among alumnae of all ages and strengthening their ties to Burke’s. Additionally, Darby is in her second year as the co- chair of the Burke’s Benefit, where she helps lead all planning and fundraising initiatives for this event.
Darby Gaynor Glickman, a proud Burke's alumna (class of ‘98), is currently in her third year serving as the president of the Burke’s Alumnae Board. In this role, she is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among alumnae of all ages and strengthening their ties to Burke’s. Additionally, Darby is in her second year as the co- chair of the Burke’s Benefit, where she helps lead all planning and fundraising initiatives for this event.
In her professional life, Darby is the founder and principal of a successful strategic PR and events business based in San Francisco. She consults for a number of high-profile brands operating in the area, leveraging her expertise and extensive network. Originally from San Francisco, Darby spent nearly a decade in New York City, where she managed public relations for Gucci across North and South America.
After graduating from Burke’s, Darby attended Lick-Wilmerding High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University.
Darby resides in San Francisco with her husband, Andrew, their daughter Graham, a second grader at Burke’s, and son Theo, who will begin kindergarten in the fall.
Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
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