Keisha Buckanan
About Keisha Buckanan
Keisha Buckanan serves as the Regional Community Development Manager for HSBC, focusing on Florida and the Mid-Atlantic regions since 2019. With a diverse background in banking and community engagement, she has held various roles across multiple financial institutions and holds advanced degrees in Organization Management and Human Resources Management.
Work at HSBC
Keisha Buckanan has served as the Regional Community Development Manager for HSBC since 2019, focusing on the Florida and Mid-Atlantic regions. In this role, she leads the Regional Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives, which aim to strengthen community development efforts. Buckanan cultivates relationships with local and national community group partners to meet HSBC's CRA goals. She also communicates the results of community development initiatives to the National CRA Officer. Her responsibilities include analyzing both external and internal data to identify strengths and opportunities for community development.
Previous Employment History
Before her current role at HSBC, Keisha Buckanan held various positions in the banking sector. She worked at TD Bank as a Product Relationship Regional Manager and Loan Underwriter from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she was a Business Banker at Citibank from 2015 to 2017. Buckanan also served as a Business Banking Relationship Manager at HSBC from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes a five-year tenure as Branch Manager and Vice President at Fifth Third Bank from 2009 to 2014, and nine years at HSBC as Vice President and Branch Manager from 2000 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Keisha Buckanan has a solid educational background in management and finance. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organization Management from Nyack College, where she studied from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and Services from Nova Southeastern University, which she completed between 2019 and 2022. Earlier in her academic career, she studied Finance at City University of New York-Baruch College from 1996 to 1998. This educational foundation supports her expertise in community development and banking.
Community Engagement and Leadership
In her role at HSBC, Keisha Buckanan acts as a champion for volunteering and mentorship within the local community. She focuses on fostering relationships that enhance community engagement and development. Buckanan's leadership in CRA initiatives emphasizes her commitment to social responsibility and community involvement. Her efforts contribute to the overall mission of HSBC to support and uplift the communities they serve.