Board of Directors

Board Of Directors

Krista Schwartzott

President

Chief Human Resource Officer at Jericho Road Community Health

Shawn Bankston

Education Program Developer/Music Producer at Cold Narly Generation, LLC.

Music has been a driving force in Shawn Bankston’s life since childhood. Inspired by his older brother and local artists, he immersed himself in music production and engineering from a young age, shaping his skills and vision. Under the stage name “Yung Banksz,” he honed his craft as an artist, producer, and engineer, gaining firsthand experience in the industry.

Determined to create opportunities for others, Shawn built a thriving career in music education and business. As the founder of Cold Narly Music Academy, he has transformed his passion into a platform that empowers aspiring artists, producers, and engineers. Today, his greatest fulfillment comes from the academy’s impact—helping individuals turn their dreams into reality through music and mentorship.

Christine Uwimbabazi Mfizi

President
Prime Care Transportation Inc. and Rugo Holdings Inc.

Christine Uwimbabazi Mfizi is the president of Prime Care Transportation Inc. and Rugo Holdings Inc. At Prime Care Transportation, she leads efforts to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer engagement, and drive revenue growth. Through Rugo Holdings, she develops and manages a real estate investment portfolio, with a focus on achieving high occupancy rates and maximizing rental income.
Christine is an active member of the Buffalo Sunrise Rotary Club and regularly participates in local panels, such as My Power Series and Female Founders. She is also deeply involved in organizing events and initiatives for the Rwandan community in Buffalo, fostering stronger community connections.

WEDI's Board of Directors at WEDIfest 2025.

Former Members

Cameron Airhart

Deborah Alcott

John Bauda

Richard Berger*

JoAnn Belliotti

Betsy Biggar

Bobbie Billings Neal

William Blakeslee

David Brand

Ginny Bryan

Kenneth Carter*
Herb Courtney

William Currie

James Cutler

Elena Delgado
Luke Donigan

Donald Dudley

Scott Fisher

Zelalem Gemmeda

John Golding

Mary Gresham

Nancy Hanavan

Peter Herman

Anna Ireland

Jake Jacobs

Jane Jacobson

Heidi Jones

Matt Kaufman

Gerald Kelly

Ellen Kennedy

Colleen Lambros

Jim Lorigo

Brendan Mehaffey

Charlene Nitterauer

Emily Oaks

John Perry

Pam Pollock

Dwayne Robinson

Margo Rosato

Maria Ruehl

Louise Sano

John Siskar

Bonnie Smith

Brad Smith*

Sherri Sullivan

Tom Warszawski

Jonathan Willcox
Melissa Woods

Tom Yorty

Nadin Yousef

* Deceased

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