Like every great tech-based organization, TechBuffalo is powered by great people and great partners.
Jeffrey Botteron
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey is a proven builder of talent development programs that promote equitable access to career opportunities. He became TechBuffalo’s leader after working for decades in Indiana, one of the most robust tech ecosystems in the United States. He has a track record of success in executing bold projects that connect workforce needs to educational programming.
Cydney Sanders
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.
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.
Cameron Smith
Finance & Operations Director
Cameron joins the team with eight years of non-profit professional experience focused specifically on finance and operations. Outside of work he is a member of the Seneca Street CDC Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the Buffalo Rugby Club.
Rachel Eastlack
Community Impact Program Lead
As a trained social worker, Rachel brings a trauma-informed and person-centered lens in hopes of further creating a diverse and equitable tech landscape within the Buffalo community. Outside of the office, Rachel spends time thrifting & curating vintage furniture for her passion project, At Home on Heath.
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