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. 

Emily Abbruzzese

Assistant Director of Advancement

Emily Abbruzzese joined the Linden Hall community in May 2026 as the Assistant Director of Advancement. A graduate of St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire (’19) and Cornell University (BS ’23), Emily brings experience in alumni engagement, program development, and community building through her work in Cornell’s Alumni Affairs Office and at Attollo Prep, a Lancaster County nonprofit focused on college access and leadership development. Most recently, she served as Attollo’s Director of Programs for 11th Grade, where she cultivated meaningful community partnerships and supported students through their college preparation journey.

As an alumna of a boarding school herself, Emily is passionate about independent school education and fostering lifelong connections within alumnae communities. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, crafting, dance, and teaching fitness classes in downtown Lancaster. She is also actively involved in leadership development and inclusion initiatives through her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega.