Dan introduced our speaker for the day, Heather Kinal, Coordinator of Join CHQ and the ChqConnection Collective.
Doug introduced this week’s guest speaker, Michael J. Billoni. Since 1999, Mike has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Billoni Associates, specializing in Communications, Rainmaking and Publishing. Mike is also deeply connected to the Western New York Community, as a long-time Rotary Club member, a Recovery Options Made Easy and Boss BeCause Foundation board member, and a volunteer at several organizations and churches, including his primary philanthropic entity, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy on the far East Side of Buffalo.
Jackie Greene is a dedicated and experienced outreach professional with a strong history of community engagement in the Southern Tier of Western New York. With a career spanning impactful roles at organizations such as Connect Life and Mercy Flight of Western NY, she has developed a deep passion for connecting individuals with life-changing resources and opportunities. In her current role as a Community Outreach Liaison with the Good skills Career Builder Program, Jackie works to foster relationships, build partnerships, and promote career development opportunities to individuals and organizations. She thrives on personal, one-on-one interactions, recognizing the power of meaningful connections in driving positive change. For Jackie, the true reward of her work lies in knowing that her efforts help improve lives—whether by guiding individuals toward new career paths, supporting community initiatives, or strengthening workforce development in the region.