Buffalo Urban League
Simone Ragland, LMSW, is an experienced professional in social work and education, currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Erie Community College since September 2023. As Co-Founder and CEO of Families Aimed Toward Excellence FATE since August 2019, Simone has demonstrated a commitment to community service and leadership. Other roles include Licensed Master Social Worker at Buffalo Urban League, where Simone has been active since May 2019, and Executive Director at WNY STEM Hub until March 2024. Prior experience includes serving as Program Director for the Science and Technology Entry Program from November 2011 to May 2020. Simone holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a Philanthropy & Fund Development Certificate from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Community Mental Health from SUNY Empire State College.
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Buffalo Urban League
The mission of the Buffalo Urban League is . . . To empower African Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. This Mission is driven by the National Urban League’s Mission and empowers those who are striving toward the mainstream to achieve economic self-reliance and to enjoy their rights as citizens under the law. Both the Buffalo and National Urban League’s Mission support the following fiveobjectives: Education and Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care programs and college scholarships. Economic Empowerment invests in the financial literacy and employability of adults through job training, homeownership and entrepreneurship. Health and Quality of Life Empowerment promotes community wellness through a focus on prevention, including fitness, healthy eating and access to affordable healthcare. Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment encourages all people to take an active role to improve quality of life through participation in community service projects and public policy initiatives. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment guarantees equal participation in all facets of American society through proactive public policies and community-based programs.