2021 Chapter Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kate Heidinger, CFRE, President
Director of Development, Catholic Health
Laura Dawidowicz, President Elect
Associate Director of Advancement, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Justin Johnston, Immediate Past President
Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Genesee Community College
Lindsey Dotson, CFRE, MS, Secretary
Assistant Development Director, BestSelf Behavioral Health
Michael Benzin, CFRE, Treasurer
Executive Director, Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service
Kate Sarata, VP Advancement
Executive Director, The Service Collaborative of WNY
Leslie Nickerson, VP External Relations
Executive Director, Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope
Kelly Campbell, VP Membership
Development and Community Relations Director, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
Amanda Rebeck, VP Professional Development
Associate Director of Development, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo
BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Robert Baird
Director of Advancement, Evergreen Health
Nicole Cooke
Executive Director, Western New York Book Arts Center
Theresa DeLuca
Donor and Public Relations Manager, Child & Family Services
Andrew Gaerte
Associate Vice President, Giving Strategies, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Mario Hicks, MBA, CFRE
Vice President of Financial Development, YMCA Niagara Buffalo
Eileen Hudson, CFRE
Director of Mission Advancement, OLV Charities
Elizabeth Lucas
Strategic Gifts Director, FeedMore WNY
Amity Mann
Karen Niemic Buchheit
Executive Director, Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Jennifer Robinson
Annual Giving & Database Manager, People Inc.
Katheryn Ross-Winnie
Leadership Gift Officer, Buffalo State College
Bob Van Wicklin
Vice President for University Advancement, St. Bonaventure University
Danielle White, MBA
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, SUNY Alfred State College
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