THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good." Community Champion of The Week: The Collier Institute - A Legacy of Intellectual Curiosity and Innovation in The Collier Institute for Intellectual Inquiry and Innovation Fund stands as a testament to Keith Collier's enduring passion for knowledge and intellectual curiosity. Founded through Keith's visionary efforts, the Institute and fund serve as a collaborative network connecting academic-minded experts. This initiative ensures that the principles of intellectual curiosity, research, and discovery that guided Keith's life continue to inspire future Keith Collier bom in Northeastem Pennsylvania in 1977, was a lifelong ident of the area. He graduated as Valedictorian from Meyer High School in Wilkes-Barre in 1995. His academic journey took him from Penn State University, where he studied Architectural Engineering, to Comell University. where he earned his MBA. Keith's career in financial services and investment research saw him rise to Head of Asset Allocation Research at BNY Mellon in New York City. He also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation Keith's life was driven by a deep passion for lifelong learning and interdisciplinary knowledge application. He had a unique ability to recognize foundational patterns and make connections between concepts, ideas, and people. His intellectual creativity and tremendous memory allowed him to solve problems rapidly and connect with people across generations and experim iShares In early 2004, Keith was diagnosed with terminal brain canor (globlastoma, which proved istant to standard mained committed to offering intellectual curiosity and knowledge curation. The Coller Institute aims to spotlight advancements in scienc and networking technology, arts, culture, and society through an annual academic journal. It also plans to organize a collaborative ideas set conference for academics, creators, intellectuals, and thought leaders Keith's hope is that the lestitute will stand as a beacon of intellectual curiosity and a testament to the power of knowledge curation, ensuring that his legacy endures beyond his own life's journey. He emphasized the importance of his network of personal and professional relationships, which he nurtured and supported throughout his side. The Institute will foster an in-person forum for future connections and networks to expand Keith Collier's legacy is one of intellectual curiosity, research, and discovery The Collier Institute represents his commitment to these principles and his hope to leave a lasting impact on future generations. To all intellectually curious explorers, Keith's message is dear support this efort to continue his Me's passion and cause Working together makes our community stronger. If you have a cause nee to your heart and want to make a difference here in North Pennsylvania and beyond, please call us at the Lume Foundation or visit www.udn.org for more information Do you want to make our Class of 2008 community better? So do we. Let's do it together Because of you and for you, we are... Here for good. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065 THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE WEEK THE Luzerne FOUNDATION Here for good . " Community Champion of The Week : The Collier Institute - A Legacy of Intellectual Curiosity and Innovation in The Collier Institute for Intellectual Inquiry and Innovation Fund stands as a testament to Keith Collier's enduring passion for knowledge and intellectual curiosity . Founded through Keith's visionary efforts , the Institute and fund serve as a collaborative network connecting academic - minded experts . This initiative ensures that the principles of intellectual curiosity , research , and discovery that guided Keith's life continue to inspire future Keith Collier bom in Northeastem Pennsylvania in 1977 , was a lifelong ident of the area . He graduated as Valedictorian from Meyer High School in Wilkes - Barre in 1995. His academic journey took him from Penn State University , where he studied Architectural Engineering , to Comell University . where he earned his MBA . Keith's career in financial services and investment research saw him rise to Head of Asset Allocation Research at BNY Mellon in New York City . He also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst ( CFA ) designation Keith's life was driven by a deep passion for lifelong learning and interdisciplinary knowledge application . He had a unique ability to recognize foundational patterns and make connections between concepts , ideas , and people . His intellectual creativity and tremendous memory allowed him to solve problems rapidly and connect with people across generations and experim iShares In early 2004 , Keith was diagnosed with terminal brain canor ( globlastoma , which proved istant to standard mained committed to offering intellectual curiosity and knowledge curation . The Coller Institute aims to spotlight advancements in scienc and networking technology , arts , culture , and society through an annual academic journal . It also plans to organize a collaborative ideas set conference for academics , creators , intellectuals , and thought leaders Keith's hope is that the lestitute will stand as a beacon of intellectual curiosity and a testament to the power of knowledge curation , ensuring that his legacy endures beyond his own life's journey . He emphasized the importance of his network of personal and professional relationships , which he nurtured and supported throughout his side . The Institute will foster an in - person forum for future connections and networks to expand Keith Collier's legacy is one of intellectual curiosity , research , and discovery The Collier Institute represents his commitment to these principles and his hope to leave a lasting impact on future generations . To all intellectually curious explorers , Keith's message is dear support this efort to continue his Me's passion and cause Working together makes our community stronger . If you have a cause nee to your heart and want to make a difference here in North Pennsylvania and beyond , please call us at the Lume Foundation or visit www.udn.org for more information Do you want to make our Class of 2008 community better ? So do we . Let's do it together Because of you and for you , we are ... Here for good . THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION 34 SOUTH RIVER ST . WILKES - BARRE , PA 18702 WWW.LUZFDN.ORG 570.822.2065