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Todd Geise was born into a blue-collar family and grew up in a small village in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Moving to Buffalo at 17 to attend Buffalo State College, Todd never left what has become his home after more than 30 years. The transition from village child to city adult allowed Todd to come into his own on a number of levels personally and professionally.  

He built his career in for- and non-profit organizations with a focus on administration, marketing, and development. He has worked in the toy, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, international services, cultural attraction, human services, and social justice sectors. He speaks fluent French and has a proficiency in Spanish. 

The Director of Administration position at Open Buffalo marked a return to the organization in December 2023. Todd previously served as Director of Development and Communications from 2019 to 2021. In the newest role, he is responsible for a number of administrative functions, including general operations, finance coordination, human resources, and select funding and program engagements. In his role, Todd hopes to support the organization as it continues to grow and evolve in the coming years. 

Todd is a two-time graduate of Buffalo State University with a B.A. in French language & literature and an M.S. in Adult Education. He is an avid gardener, hummingbird enthusiast, follower of politics, and resides in the University District of the City of Buffalo with his partner of 30 plus years and their five chihuahuas (Miss Lu, Papi, Oliver, Maxwell, and Mina).