Board of Directors
President
Chris Marcello, MPA
New York State Office of Mental Health
President-Elect
Ryan Gadzo, MPA
Erie County Senior Services
Immediate Past President
Makenzie Docteur, MPA
City of Buffalo
Secretary
Marisa Maloni, MPA
New York State Unified Court System
Treasurer
Kenneth Stone, MPA
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Communications Officer
Tony Astran, MPA, APR
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center /
New York State Smokers’ Quitline
Membership Officer
Brian Poliner, MPA, PhD
New York State Assembly
Board Member
Brian Bray, MPA
Erie County Personnel Department
Board Member
Maria Garozzo-Payne, MPA
City of Buffalo Department of Assessment & Taxation (retired)
Board Member
Michael Hughes, MPA
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
Board Member
Kara Kane, MA
Erie County Department of Health
Board Member
Rosaleen Nogle, MPA, PE, BCEE, PMP
Buffalo Sewer Authority
Board Member
Lisa Parshall, PhD
Daemen University
Board Member
Gordon Stewart III, MPA
Niagara Falls Fire Department
Committees
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The Communications Committee disseminates timely news to members, prospects, media, and the general public and also publicizes the Chapter’s events and accomplishments. Members will work together to generate and post content online for the Chapter’s website and social media channels. Members also may assist the Communications Officer with e-mail alerts to members and press releases to media. For more information, contact Tony Astran.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee devises outreach programs to attract prospective members and communicate the value of paid ASPA membership. They will formally welcome and celebrate new members while keeping existing members engaged and tenured. Additionally, the Committee may assist the Membership Officer in building relationships with key constituents at local colleges and government institutions, and will collaborate as needed with the Communications Committee to develop and disseminate leave-behind materials about the local chapter and national membership benefits. For more information, contact Brian Poliner.
PROGRAMMING/EVENTS COMMITTEE
The Programming/Events Committee will take a lead role in developing online and in-person meetings to keep the Chapter vibrant. Such events include but are not limited to: webinars, happy hours, Annual Meeting, sessions for the Public Service Recognition Week at SUNY Buffalo State, and more. The Committee Chair will work in conjunction with ASPA’s Board of Directors to devise themes, book outside speakers, and coordinate event logistics. The Committee also will communicate all event details in a timely fashion to the Communications Committee for publicizing. For more information, contact Chris Marcello.
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