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Democracy Fellows

A Democracy Fellowship offers an intensive, year-long program that empowers Buffalo/Niagara residents with the skills and resources required to drive organizaitons toward equity, inclusion, and long-term systems change.  

Ideal candidates for the Democracy Fellow program include:

  • Individuals who have completed the Emerging Leaders program and who have a vision for a community-based project to create a lasting impact in justice and/or equity in the Buffalo/Niagara region
  • Individuals who have demonstrated commitment to the Buffalo/Niagara region, utilizing the skills they have attained through the Emerging Leaders program.
Phylicia Brown

Democracy Fellow 2018

Phylicia Brown

Bernadette Giles

Democracy Fellow 2018

Bernadette Giles

Michelle Jones

Democracy Fellow 2018

Michelle Jones

Andrew Marcum

Democracy Fellow 2018

Andrew Marcum

Michael Zak

Democracy Fellow 2018

Michael Zak

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