Todd E. Timmons, Jr., is a Buffalo native and a WNY YouthBuild graduate. He is a member of YouthBuild USA'S Young Leaders Council. During his service year at The Service Collaborative, he was awarded the YouthBuild AmeriCorps National member of the year. During his spare time, Timmons volunteers as a youth mentor with teens in progress. He is also a member of Buffalo United Front anti-violence organization and volunteers as a senior peacemaker with the Buffalo Peacemakers. With the Emerging Leaders Program, Timmons plans to expand his network to grow personally and professionally. He believes that Open Buffalo will provide the tools that is needed to become an effective leader and a positive role model for youth across the nation. He would like to be able to serve as a voice for our future.