The King Urban Life Center (KULC) is revolutionizing its future with the appointment of Dr. Digna Saad as Executive Director. A groundbreaking leader and global change architect fluent in five languages, Dr. Saad brings a bold vision that will reimagine community transformation on Buffalo's East Side. 

As a triple-degree powerhouse with a Doctorate and Master of Education from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Boston University, Dr. Saad has pioneered innovative approaches across sectors. Her trailblazing career spans executive roles as Vice President of Consulting at the Gallup Organization, where she engineered breakthrough solutions for organizational excellence; Director of Operations at the Schott Foundation, catalyzing educational equity; Dean at MassBay Community College, revolutionizing student success; Director of Leadership at MillerCoors, crafting next-generation leadership paradigms; and Executive Director at Rahama, where she orchestrated transformative community initiatives. 

Dr. Saad's data-driven leadership has sparked remarkable transformations, including a game-changing 40% surge in retention rates and a revolutionary 60% leap in engagement metrics. As Chairman of the Board for the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy at UMass, she has championed groundbreaking advances in equity and representation. 

"The King Urban Life Center isn't just a community hub—it's an incubator for revolutionary change," declares Dr. Saad. "Our historic building stands as a launch pad for tomorrow's possibilities. Together, we're crafting an ambitious new narrative for our neighborhood, one that interweaves educational innovation with economic empowerment." 

At KULC's helm, Dr. Saad will harness her expertise in organizational evolution and strategic design to amplify cutting-edge programming—from the high-impact ParentChild+ Program to breakthrough STEAM initiatives. Her approach forges dynamic community partnerships that elevate local voices from stakeholders to strategic visionaries, positioning Buffalo's East Side as a model for community-powered transformation.