Priscilla Santana, a brilliant corporate leader, dedicated philanthropist, and creative champion for diversity and inclusion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the age of 37.
A resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, Priscilla was a deeply respected figure within the New England marketing community, serving as the Product Marketing Manager for Sun Life International in Wellesley Hills. Known for her infectious creativity, absolute organizational brilliance, and a fierce dedication to giving back to the community, Priscilla left an indelible impact on both the corporate world and the countless lives she touched through her charitable work.
A Lifelong Marketer and Scholar
Priscilla’s path toward leadership began in Boston. She attended Brighton High School, graduating with the Class of 2007, where her natural talent for communication and leadership first began to shine.
She went on to attend Suffolk University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Marketing in 2011. During her college years, she balanced rigorous academic workloads with a growing passion for how corporate storytelling could be leveraged to support diversity and social good.
A Distinquished 16-Year Legacy at Sun Life
Directly out of college, Priscilla joined Sun Life, building a highly accomplished, multi-faceted career that spanned over 15 years within the organization. Her professional journey reflected a rare blend of corporate strategy and human compassion.
Champion for Diversity & Talent Management (2010–2011)
Priscilla began her career as a Talent Management & Diversity Associate. In this role, she helped lay the groundwork for Sun Life’s modern corporate equity culture. She served as the central coordinator for eight separate Employee Resource Groups and the corporate Diversity Steering Committee, while also directing the widely popular quarterly Diversity Speaker Series.
National Philanthropy Consultant (2011–2014)
Driven by a deep desire to help others, Priscilla transitioned into corporate philanthropy. For nearly four years, she co-managed Sun Life’s signature charitable program, the Sun Life Rising Star Awards. She traveled across the United States, planning and executing grand celebratory events that provided massive educational resources to underprivileged youth. She also spearheaded Sun Life’s internal Matching Gifts program and directed the employee Volunteer Network.
Strategic Leadership in International Product Marketing (2014–2026)
For the past 11 years, Priscilla served as the Product Marketing Manager for Sun Life International. She was a key corporate strategist, leading high-stakes international product launches, broker engagement campaigns, and complex digital transformations. Trusted implicitly by executive leadership, she was responsible for steering global brand messaging, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and translating complex financial assets into creative, impactful marketing portfolios.
Community Remembrance and Mourning
Outside the boardroom, Priscilla was a proud resident of the Lynn community. Friends and colleagues remember her as an incredibly organized, vibrant, and warm soul who lifted up everyone around her. She had a rare gift for making people feel heard, valued, and welcome—whether they were an entry-level applicant at a career fair or a senior corporate executive.
Priscilla’s passing leaves a profound void across the Sun Life International family and the wider Massachusetts business community. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of professional excellence, social advocacy, and structural kindness.
Information regarding visitation hours, memorial services, and a company-wide tribute will be announced by her family and colleagues in the coming days.