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

Timothy Martin Adams, MD

UBMD Colon and Rectal Division

Lavonne Ansari, Ph.D.

Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.

Chancellor Emeritus Robert Bennett

NYSED Board of Regents

Stan Coleman

Appaloosa Productions, Ltd.

Lawrence H. Cook, II

The John R. Oishei Foundation

Mary Craig, Chairperson

Connect US Health

Phyllis Damico

New York State Department of Labor

Gregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D.

Florida International University

Robyn Flesher

1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund

Ellen E. Grant, Ph.D., LCWS-R

Roswell Park Cancer Center

Stuart L. Harper

Build Promise

Walter B. Holland

Regional Public Health Dentist

Mara B. Huber, Ph.D.

University at Buffalo

Ann Marie Pryzbyl

ACCRESS/WEST RAEN

Commissioner William Renaldo

Buffalo Fire Department

David C. Scott

Roswell Park Cancer Center

Michelle Urbanczyk

Explore & More Children’s Museum

David Zapfel

Gerard Pace