- Staff Queensbury
Liz Lastowski
- Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
“I am honored to work at my alma mater, raising money to help people in our community obtain a quality education. This work is more than a career. It is a calling.”
Biography
Liz is a seasoned nonprofit professional whose career bridges strategic marketing, communications, and fundraising. With more than two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for advancing organizations through compelling storytelling, donor engagement, and community partnerships. Liz spent 18 years with the YMCA, serving both the Glens Falls Family YMCA and the Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center on Lake George. There, she led award-winning marketing campaigns and strengthened member and donor relations. She now brings that expertise to her alma mater, where she directs fundraising efforts to expand educational opportunities for students in the region.
Education
- Master of Business Administration in Executive Leadership, City Vision University (expected October 2025)
- Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management, City Vision University
- Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, SUNY Adirondack
Hobbies and interests
Liz enjoys the Lake George life, genealogy, and antiquing. A native Chicagoan, she travels back to the Windy City whenever possible. She lives in Ticonderoga with her husband, Chet, her bonus daughter, Emma, and two beloved dogs, Henrietta and Marble.