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06 Jan Saira Rizvi

Saira brings over a decade of experience in financial services and marketing to her role as Marketing Director at Procyon. With a strong foundation in strategy, analytics, and content creation, she leads the firm’s marketing efforts, focusing on enhancing brand visibility, driving lead generation, and delivering impactful campaigns.

Before joining Procyon Partners, Saira served as Chief Marketing Officer at Gilded, an international fintech company, where she developed global marketing strategies that successfully launched multiple products, forged B2B partnerships, and significantly expanded the company’s market presence and brand recognition.

Her financial services background includes serving as a Director in Credit and Market Risk at UBS Investment Bank in London, where she oversaw business management for Europe.  She also worked as an Equity Analyst at UBS and covered Engineering and Aerospace sectors, authoring comprehensive market research reports, analyst notes, and sector insights. Saira later founded and led her own marketing firm specializing in content creation and digital marketing.

Saira holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, with graduate research focused on Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering. She earned her MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Imperial College, University of London.

Residing in Connecticut with her family, Saira enjoys exploring emerging technologies like AI, maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness, and discovering new travel destinations.

03 Jul Makayla Francis

Starting her career in the financial industry in 2021, Makayla quickly distinguished herself through a strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence. She holds a degree in Liberal Studies from Bay Path University, with a double major in Professional Writing and Psychology, blending analytical insight with creative communication. During her four years at Wooster Corthell, she not only managed operational duties but also contributed significantly to the company’s digital growth by helping build the website and overseeing social media profiles with targeted SEO strategies.

Joining Procyon in 2025 as a Client Service Associate, within a few months, Makayla successfully transitioned into Marketing, where she is eager to apply and grow her skills while contributing to meaningful strategies and connections within the industry. With the knowledge gained from her studies, she provides a solid foundation in storytelling, audience analysis, and psychological principles; areas she is continually refining to help shape content that engage audiences.

Beyond her work in marketing, Makayla enjoys unwinding with a good book and spending meaningful moments with family and friends.

02 Dec Patience Rose

Patience is a Marketing Associate at Procyon, where she contributes to the firm’s branding, communications, and creative initiatives. She helps bring Procyon’s message to life through engaging written and visual content and ensures that all materials reflect the firm’s values of integrity and professionalism.

Patience earned her bachelor’s degree in Media Arts from Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude. Her studies sparked a deep interest in design and storytelling, which she now applies to making complex financial topics accessible and engaging for clients. After joining her last firm in 2022, Patience quickly became known for her creativity, reliability, and eye for detail.

With both parents having worked in marketing, Patience grew up with a strong appreciation for communication and design. She continues to expand her skill set by exploring photography, writing, and other creative pursuits. Together with her husband, she enjoys collaborating on community projects and discovering new ways to combine creativity and impact.

01 Aug Lindsay Zabawar

Lindsay serves as a Marketing Associate at Procyon, where she supports the firm’s marketing initiatives with a focus on event planning, brand experiences, and cross-functional coordination. She helps bring the Procyon brand to life by planning and executing internal events, client experiences, and firm initiatives that strengthen relationships and reflect the firm’s commitment to exceptional service.

A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Lindsay earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She brings experience spanning marketing, purchasing, and education, giving her a well-rounded perspective on project management, vendor relations, operations, and client experience. Her background allows her to blend creativity with organization while managing complex projects and collaborating across departments.

Known for her attention to detail and thoughtful approach, Lindsay partners with teams throughout the firm to coordinate events, manage vendor relationships, support marketing initiatives, and ensure every touchpoint reflects Procyon’s high standards of professionalism and hospitality. She enjoys creating meaningful experiences, anticipating needs, and bringing projects from concept through successful execution.

Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys reading thriller novels, baking cakes and cookies, savoring a good espresso, and spending time with family and friends.