Jean Gunner

Director of Finance

Jean has dedicated her career to serving children and families, driven by her belief that engaged families are the foundation of a healthy society. She currently serves as Director of Finance at Buffalo Pediatric Associates, where she has been an integral part of the team since 1994. Jean has extensive expertise in practice management, administration, and strategic planning. A native of Western New York, she completed her undergraduate studies at Canisius College and earned a Master in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Chicago.

Outside of work, Jean enjoys hiking, gardening, travel, and writing, and practices mindfulness awareness meditation. She is the founder of the nationally recognized school community garden, Seeds of Living Education / The Giving Garden, in Hamburg, where she resides with her family and their Australian Shepherd.