Kendra Brim is an experienced practitioner specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and racial equity, with nearly 15 years of expertise across various sectors including project management, healthcare, non-profit organizations, education, and technology. As the Principal Consultant of K. Savannah Consulting, she leads a DEI firm dedicated to implementing strategies that optimize organizational
Hey Champions! Important situations have changed in my life over recent months. I assumed a new position as CEO of Leadership Buffalo, and I left my position at Girl Scouts of Western New York, where I have been employed for the past ten years. I got engaged to a wonderful guy whom God created just
There was a week in December 2023 when I wore a different coat each day. This insight had not dawned on me until Friday, when I was hanging them up. Side note, when I come into the house, I normally throw my coat over the chair in the dining room instead of hanging it up
Maya Reid was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She attended Sweet Home High School and graduated in 2016. Maya briefly worked for a local collection agency, but she also dreamed of starting her own business. In 2018 she decided to quit the collections job, and with limited funds, she launched a startup business at
The months since Spring have been interesting for me. I’ve had a few situations with people that left me feeling surprised, frustrated, and sad. God revealed that these people, whom I thought were in my corner, truly were not. At least, not in the way I had assumed. “Tooting my own horn” is not something I often do;
Sandi imayeguahi is a software engineer at a Fortune 500 company. She obtained her bachelors degree from SUNY Geneseo in Chemistry. She is a STEM advocate for women of color and underrepresented groups. She is passionate about making the tech industry more diverse through mentoring college and high school students interested in a tech career
As we often do, I was video chatting with my younger sister about life. I shared that I was feeling a little sad that day and explained why I was sad. She said, “Wow! I would not have known.” She went on to say it always looked as if I handle life so well.
Jayla Collins-Faison is born and raised in Niagara Falls NY. She received her B.S in Fashion Textile Technology with a minor in Africana Studies from SUNY Buffalo State University and is currently working on her M.S in Public Relations at SUNY Buffalo State. Jayla has been working in customer service and communication positions for over
Every Buffalo winter I survey the condition of the trees around me because our winters tend to be super-harsh, and without fail, each year I wonder if the trees will bounce back. These trees suffer through the coldest days; they withstand blizzard-like conditions and mind-blowing ice and windstorms. During these severe winter months, Buffalo trees
Kissena Frazier was born in Atlantic City, NJ, but has been living in WNY for much of her life with Buffalo having been home for the last 12 years. Always being active in her community and a helper of others, it was only fitting that Kissena decided to pursue a Masters in Social Work. “Service
