Experience

RIT
• India
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2023 - Present


M&T Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Community Affairs - Buffalo Promise Neighborhood

  • 2017 - 2020

  Organized and implemented Buffalo Promise Neighborhood (BPN) initiatives; worked with community schools, stakeholders, and businesses. Worked with community members to develop, support, and establish block clubs within the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood footprint, and assisting residence with resources. Supported the BPN community council by assisting with the strategies to address issues that negatively affect the community.

• Parent Achievement Zone Coordinator - Buffalo Promise Neighborhood

  • 2014 - 2017

  Developed, planned, and implemented Parent Achievement Zone (PAZ) programs and recruitment and retention strategy. Primary point of contact for families enrolled in the PAZ programs, host recruitment events. Conducted one-on-one meetings with parents. Worked with Annie E. Casey Foundation, Urban Institute coordinating site visits, focus groups with parents, and community. Supported program integration across program areas including Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Schools, Community Engagement, and other partner agencies. Show less



Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HIV Coordinator

  • 2012 - 2013

  Handled NYS HIV Grant facilitation; evaluated quality HIV Education Program (patient intake, assessment, and coordination of referral services). Served as Performance Improvement Leader for HIV in Minority Communities HERSA Project. Assisted with development of programs to ensure treatment for individuals infected by and living with HIV/AIDS. Screened, interviewed, and counseled individuals at risk for HIV infection. Oversaw operation of the Social Services Department and supervised Social Worker, HIV Educator, and Case Manager. Show less



Niagara County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Equity and Diversity

  • 2008 - 2011

  Provided a nondiscriminatory and equal opportunity environment. Monitored Affirmative Action goals to ensure compliance to all federal and state regulations. Monitored and participated in faculty and staff interviews. Provided a nondiscriminatory and equal opportunity environment. Monitored Affirmative Action goals to ensure compliance to all federal and state regulations. Monitored and participated in faculty and staff interviews.



Niagara County Community College Corporate Training Center

• Director of Community Outreach & Workforce Training

  • 2005 - 2011

  Handled operations and supervised staff and instructors. Developed and managed budget to maintain a self-sustaining department. Developed and marketed new programs based on employment trends and needs of local business and industry. Managed enrollment for off campus sites. Handled referrals to community agencies. Handled operations and supervised staff and instructors. Developed and managed budget to maintain a self-sustaining department. Developed and marketed new programs based on employment trends and needs of local business and industry. Managed enrollment for off campus sites. Handled referrals to community agencies.