BNP: Staff

Manager, Business Intelligence

Role: Supports the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and its members by ensuring that the organization's data is accurate and current, utilizing various data sources to help the BNP make smart, data-based decisions.

Sr. Director, Member Engagement & Business Development

Role: As a coach, manager, and mentor, the entire team and I work to inspire members to help them gain the full benefits of the BNP allowing them to grow, thrive and to reach their full potential.

Manager, Events & Programs

Role: In my role, I create, coordinate, and manage events and programs both virtually and in-person. I embrace the challenges of transitioning from event concept to execution.

Manager, Member Engagement

Role: As Manager of Member Engagement, I seek to collaborate with businesses and devise appropriate strategies for growth using our in-depth programs, services and regional connections. Through strong relationships, we will assist businesses with local and regional issues,  talent deficits and development goals for now and the future.

Manager of Talent Programs

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Executive Assistant

Role: As Executive Assistant to Grant Loomis, Senior Vice President, my role is to support the BNP team responsible for planning and executing the organization’s programs, initiatives, and events.

Director, Community Engagement & Equity Initiatives

Role: My role centers on advancing BNP's Employ Buffalo Niagara initiatives, working collaboratively with industry leaders and experts to coordinate the WNY workforce ecosystem. I am also involved in deploying and managing the BNP's current suite of DEI offerings, as well as helping develop new programs and services that assist employers in building equitable workplaces.

Sr. Coordinator Events & Administration

Role: As the Senior Coordinator, Events & Administration, I handle all BNP event registration and provide support to our Marketing & Events team.

Director, Events & Programs

Role: As Director of Events & Programs, I oversee an extensive event portfolio and work to optimize the benefits of the BNP's programs, including young professional, leadership, and executive development initiatives.

Senior Vice President

Role: As Senior Vice President, I am responsible for developing and advancing the BNP’s economic development, workforce, and government relations initiatives. With government experience at the federal, state and local level, I work to ensure government leaders and decision-makers know what is important to our members, and the policies we need to grow private sector investment and economic opportunity in Buffalo Niagara.

Role: Supports the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and its members by leading the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand and program visibility, drive engagement, and support organizational growth.

Director, Economic Development

Role: I help our members increase their competitiveness and ability to thrive in the local, national and international economy.

Consultant, Economic Development

Role: As a Consultant for Economic Development, I focus on policy reform and provide input in the Economic Development department, including the councils, grants, and workforce development.

Executive Assistant

Role: As Executive Assistant to Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO, my role is to support the Senior Leadership Team. My focus is to work with all team members to engage them in the BNP's values every day.

Director of Government Affairs

Role: I communicate with members about local, state, and federal legislation.

Role: In my capacity as Manager of Member Engagement, my aim is to partner with businesses to develop tailored growth strategies through our comprehensive programs, services, and regional networks.