Nancy Buffone

Nancy is associate vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A native Long Islander, Nancy began her UMass career in 1995 in the Provost’s Office where, over time, she expanded her role and responsibilities to become director of communications and special initiatives. In 2009, Nancy was asked to lead a new events office in university relations to oversee and coordinate major university events such as commencement. Her responsibilities have grown to include community relations and special projects. She is a 2010 BusinessWest 40 Under Forty honoree, a 2013 graduate of Leadership Pioneer Valley, and a two-time Chancellor’s Citation honoree. She is on the executive committee of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the Board of Tribunes for WGBY, the public television station in Springfield. Nancy earned three degrees from UMass Amherst, including her doctorate in education policy and leadership in 2009. She lives in Amherst with her husband, Mark, a member of the UMass Amherst Class of 1996.