Like every great tech-based organization, TechBuffalo is powered by great people and great partners.
Cydney Johnson
Marketing and Outreach
Cydney’s extensive experience includes managing tech-focused marketing strategies for a variety of brands, working in recruitment for a higher education institution, and serving as a board member for a local opera nonprofit.
Sarah Tanbakuchi
President & Chief Executive Officer
An advocate for our region, Sarah joined TechBuffalo to continue spearheading efforts to elevate and promote homegrown tech talent in WNY and raise Buffalo-Niagara’s profile as a top destination for tech. Sarah has led large-scale operations in banking, including the launch of the M&T Tech Academy, served as an attorney, and is an active member of the community serving as a board member of several organizations.
Mary Ruelle
Higher Education Program Lead
Mary has eight years of education experience, six of those in the higher education sector. Her experience includes career services, academic advising, advancement, and student conduct. She also owns and operates Dolly Cakes Cakery, an online bakery in Buffalo.
Board of Directors
Michael Moskal (Chair)
CIO, CUBRC, Inc.
Christina Orsi (Vice Chair)
President, The John R. Oishei Foundation
Jenna Kavanaugh
COO, Invest Buffalo Niagara
Thomas P. Quinn (Treasurer)
CEO, WNY Impact Investment Fund
Ekua Mends-Aidoo
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, Evergreen Health
Scott Stenclik (Secretary)
President & CEO, Aleron Group
Eric Reich
Co-Founder of Campus Labs, Co-Chair of WNY REDC (Western New York Regional Economic Development Council)
Michael Wisler
CIO, M&T Bank, 43North Chair
Randy Harris
Co-Founder, TechBuffalo
CEO, Lighthouse Technology Services
Renita DiStefano
Vice President of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, Seneca Gaming Corporation
Advisory Board
Duane Conners
Co-Founder and Finance Director, TechBuffalo
CEO, RPRT
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