Advisory Council

The Buffalo EOC Advisory Council is an integral part of the structure of the EOC.

The purpose of the Advisory Council is to:

Promote ways for the community to better utilize the Buffalo EOC’s programs and facilities at 555 Ellicott Street and any satellite location(s)
Provide communication to the campus and surrounding community and stakeholders on matters relating to the Buffalo EOC, its programs, activities, opportunities and curriculum

Increase community awareness by involving all segments of the Buffalo EOC in the planning and implementation of the programs and opportunities available at the Buffalo EOC
Advise the executive director on the operation of any and all PERKINS programs offered at the Buffalo EOC
Assist in locating alternate funding sources to enhance the programs and opportunities for all students

Council Members

Bernarda Arias

Director of Community, Outreach, & Engagement

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Broderick Cason

Community Engagement & Program Manager

Univera Healthcare

Stan Coleman

President

Appaloosa Productions, Ltd.

Robyn Flesher

Field Coordinator - Upstate Regional Programs

1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund

Walter B. Holland, Jr., D.D.S.

Dentist

Regional Public Health Dentist

Talisa King

Project Coordinator

Live Well Erie

Cindi McEachon

Chief Executive Officer

Peaceprints of WNY

Allison Newman

Director of Guidance and Counseling Services

Buffalo Public Schools

Frank Pietrowski

Vice President / Buffalo Field Representative

IUBAC BAC Local #3

Commissioner William Renaldo

Fire Commissioner

Buffalo Fire Department

Tara Schafer

Executive Director

Literacy Buffalo Niagara

Michele Taylor

Employment Services Manager II

NYS Department of Labor

Michelle L. Urbanczyk

Chief Executive Officer

Explore & More - The Ralph Wilson’s Children’s Museum

David Zapfel

President & CEO

Gerard Place