Meet the Advancement Team

Debbie Hurd, CFRE

Director of Advancement

Debbie Hurd joined Linden Hall in May of 2021 as the Director of Advancement. Debbie brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit fundraising. She most recently served eight years as the Director of Advancement at Ursuline Academy, a private independent school in Wilmington, DE. Prior to that role, she served as a consultant helping schools, churches, and non-profits raise funds to meet their philanthropic goals. Debbie has extensive experience in fundraising, relationship building, strategic leadership, alumnae relations, and marketing and communications. Throughout her career, Debbie has become a passionate advocate of all-girls' programs and is accustomed to working with schools that have long, historic pasts. Debbie lives in Cochranville with her husband, two kids, and two dogs. She enjoys spending time at the Jersey shore with her family. 

Ian Lawrence

Director of Marketing & Communications

Ian joined Linden Hall in late 2022 after several years working in the Coastal Delaware real estate industry. He has deep family roots in Lancaster County and loves living in downtown Lititz. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware (BA '13) and the University of Chicago (MA '15), and he brings a deep-seated passion for brand development, strategic marketing, and communications leadership to Linden Hall.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys hiking the Appalachian Trail, backcountry camping, reading, philosophy, yoga, and classical piano. 

Vanessa Crespo

Administrative Assistant to the Head of School & Advancement