Madeline Little is a driven and accomplished young professional from the East Side of Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Hutch Tech High School in 2016, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and minor in African American Studies from The State University of Fredonia in 2020. Last year, she completed her master’s
Collin Read is a Rochester, NY native and a 2013 graduate from the University at Buffalo. Following the completion of his bachelors degree, Collin began his career journey with the Buffalo City Court Treatment Courts where he supervised a team dedicated to improving public safety, court operations and the well-being of people with mental
Marilyn is the proud wife of Buffalos Best Baker, Joseph Young, and a loving mom to 5 Adult children and 3 Grandchildren. The government has employed Marilyn since the age of 18. She began her service when she joined the United States Army, serving as a purchasing agent of pharmaceutical supplies/equipment, spending five years on
For the past fifteen years, Ebony has been a nurturer and beam of light, ushering thousands of students into their next phase of life. As an Admissions Counselor at Genesee Community College (GCC), she is responsible for representing the college to high school students across New York State. Also, helping them through the admission process
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
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.
Javeena A. Edwards, MBA has over 15+ years of experience within the accounting and finance field. Over the course of her career, she has cultivated a diverse background of experience across industries such as banking, manufacturing, medical, and not-for-profit in the concentration of accounting and finance. Some of her many accomplishments include her involvement in
Marina Mukandala is the President and CEO of L.I.F.E. with Marina. She is an entrepreneur, leader, master yoga teacher, and motivational speaker. From March 2012 to August 2020, Marina owned, managed, and operated a successful yoga studio, Mind Body Flow Yoga, Inc., in East Amherst, New York, where she touched countless lives through teaching, mentoring,
Dr. Ramona Reynolds is the perfect example of stepping out and pursuing additional passions. Life doesn’t have to be one dimensional. Dr. Reynolds has been an educator for over 28 years. She began her career as a teacher in the Buffalo Public School District in 1993 and transitioned into the roles of assistant principal at
For many, a career and calling are two vastly different pursuits. A career can be carefully crafted and shaped to impact the world. A calling is the lifelong mission that attaches itself to one’s very soul, guiding every step for a lifetime. Tanika’s calling is in education. From the pulpit to the classroom, Tanika Shedrick
