Emerging Leaders Class of 2020

Zeneta Everhart is a Buffalo native, born and raised on the East Side, where she still lives with her son Zaire. She is a graduate of Villa Maria College and Canisius College and currently serves as the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for NYS Senator Tim Kennedy. One of her notable accomplishments in this role was the creation of Single Moms Club Buffalo. The Club is designed for single mothers to learn about educational and employment opportunities, health and wellness resources, and also provides a space for self-improvement, social engagement, sisterhood, and trust. She is a Humanist who believes in the power of serving others through love and understanding.

“As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.” -- Toni Morrison