Western New York Chapter

Reestablished in 2018, the ASPA Buffalo Niagara Chapter—now the Western New York Chapter since it merged with the Greater Rochester Chapter in fall 2024—is a professional organization for public and non-profit administrators in the Western New York region as well as public administration and policy academics at local colleges and policy institutes. The Chapter holds educational and networking events throughout Western New York, including sponsorship of and participation in the annual Public Service Recognition Week event.

Website: https://aspabuffaloniagara.org

Leadership and Contact Details

President: Laurie Buonanno
Vice President/President-Elect: Suparna Soni
Immediate Past President: Michael Hughes
Secretary: Patricia Patton
Treasurer: Ken Stone
Board Members: Ryan Gadzo, Brian Bray

Please contact ASPA's membership department to be connected with any of these leaders.