Buffalo Together Board Members

As the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund transitioned to a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we are building the infrastructure for the new organization.
While originally managed by a steering committee of community stakeholders, a formal board of directors was established in 2025 including:

 

Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., President
Felicia Beard, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Secretary
Thomas Beauford, Buffalo Urban League, Vice President
  Dr. Marie Cannon, Community Action Organization of WNY
DeAnna Eason, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Assistant Secretary
  Dr. Uzo Ihenko, Uzo1 International Ltd
  James Morrell, Retired NAFTA
Chiwuike Owunwanne, Key Bank, Treasurer
  DeLawndrea Purdue-Grant, Moog, Inc.
  Garnell Whitfield, Retired Commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Dept