Recently, I met with a business mentor to review the new business plan he is helping me with. I was particularly excited about my draft because this is a completely new business venture, and I was proud to have already outlined the foundation for the business. When I sat down, he said, “I reviewed your
Colleen’s passion lies in empowering others and transforming lives through education. Colleen Reedy is currently the Director of Student Engagement at SUNY Empire State College. In this role, she oversees Student Life, Student Government, Career Services, and Residencies college wide. Previously Colleen was the Associate Director of Opportunity Programs and Associate Director of Recruitment and
Last year, my co-worker’s daughter broke both of her wrists in a minor sledding accident. Being the resilient girl she is, she persevered positively through the healing process. Months later, she was back to normal, or so she thought. Months later, about a year or so after her accident, she discovered that part of
As part of one my contractual responsibilities, I was conducting a site visit and monitoring activities at an after-school program. The interactions of two students caught my attention. Student “A” had a stuffed animal, and another student took it from him and would not give it back when asked. A counselor intervened on behalf of
Dr. Monica Wideman is a Buffalo native who has spent the past 18 years in medicine with professional background in a vast array of medical disciplines focusing on Women’s and Adult Health and Geriatric populations. She received her education and training through SUNY at Buffalo and D’Youville College. She began her career in Human Services
If you are a football fan, you have probably heard about the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs mind-blowing playoff game. In my opinion, this was one of the best playoff games in the history of football, (well, since I have been watching football). This game, for Buffalo, was highly emotional and super important. The
Dr. Callie Johnson is an award-winning marketing, communications, and nonprofit leadership executive with more than fifteen years of experience. Dr. Callie Johnson is the first Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the Albright-Knox, a new department that plays a key role in shaping the museum’s identity locally, nationally, and globally. At the Albright-Knox, Dr.
A few months ago, I attended one of my favorite galas. It felt good finally to get dressed up and have a good time... with Covid safety style, of course. At the end of the gala's formal program, we had time to fellowship and dance. While mingling, my friend, the gala's visionary, came around to
