A native Western New Yorker, Ms. Scavone is honored to have joined the WNY Women’s Foundation in January 2014.

A tireless advocate for girls and women with over 30 years of experience leading and growing nonprofit organizations, Sheri volunteers her time to serve on the Board of Directors of SEFCU and the Gay and Lesbian Youth Services of WNY, as well as the Steering Committee of Save WNYCPC, Russell Sage College Annual Fund, and as a member of Leadership Buffalo.

Ms. Scavone is a licensed physical therapist (Russell Sage College), earned an MS Executive Leader degree in Health Systems Administration (Rochester Institute of Technology) and has an advanced post-graduate certificate in Palliative Care (The Sage Colleges). She is currently in the Health Foundation of WCNY Health Leader Fellowship and Trauma Informed Champion programs. Former roles include: Director of Cancer Services for the NYS Department of Health/Centers for Disease Prevention and Control; President/CEO of Gilda’s Club Capital Region; Chief Development Officer at Bellevue Women’s Hospital; VP/COO WNY Physical & Occupational Therapy Group; and Senior Administrator–Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

As a women’s college graduate and mother of twins, Ms. Scavone is passionate about harnessing the incredible resources of women to strengthen our community.

e: sheri@wnywfdn.org

c: (716) 393-8414

Suzanne D’Amico is proud to make the WNY Women’s Foundation the next chapter of her nonprofit career of 12-plus years. 

With a strong background in event planning and donor relations, Suzanne has helped successfully organize events to prioritize community building and growth. Her passion for educating parents and adolescents first manifested in her role as the North East Regional Walk Coordinator for the Hearing Loss Association of America. She later had the opportunity to use her skills to promote community education and awareness as the Director of Development for Kids Escaping Drugs. 

Although Suzanne‘s educational background doesn’t appear to lend itself to service work, her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice from Carnegie Mellon University shaped her ability to perform well under pressure and remain confident in high-stakes scenarios. As a beloved piano teacher, it is important to Suzanne to foster a love of music in today’s youth. She continues to share her joy for music as Musical Director for MoonMaxx Productions. 

Suzanne resides with her husband of 25 years, John, and has proudly raised two daughters who attend Bentley University and the University of Connecticut. She looks forward to furthering the mission of the WNY Women’s Foundation alongside its incredible team.

suzanne@wnywfdn.org

An experienced LMSW and social justice advocate, Brandy Loveland is the former Director of Community Engagement at Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition.  She also worked at various organizations, including Baker Victory Services, the YWCA, and the Salvation Army.  Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, art, and gaming.  Brandy serves as a board member for the WNY Peacemakers and YK716.  She has her BA in Social Work from Syracuse University and MA from the University at Buffalo.  Brandy also holds a New York State Licensure.  She was also part of the 2020 cohort for the Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color.

brandy@wnywfdn.org

As a native Western New Yorker and longtime member of the arts community, Aster has a deeply rooted commitment to Buffalo’s cultural and social growth. Aster’s work centers around relationship building and data analysis, and they have worked with the Buffalo Zoo, West Side Community Services, and the Coalition for Economic Justice, among others. In addition to their nonprofit work, Aster is a dance teacher and performer. They hold a BA in Dance from Smith College, the Cecchetti Council of America Professional Elementary certificate, and are a CCA-accredited ballet instructor.

aster@wnywfdn.org

Cynthia has a history of organizational results at People Inc., Uniland Development, and Rich Products, as well as a degree in Business from Villa Maria College. She and her husband reside in Amherst and are proud parents of two adult children and two grandchildren.

cynthia@wnywfdn.org