Eugenio Russi

Eugenio Russi is the Executive Director of Hispanos Unidos De Buffalo, (HUB) a nonprofit community organization serving the residents of Buffalo and surrounding counties. He received a B.S. degree in Management from D’Youville College and formerly served as a Regional Director for the NYS Division of Parole until his retirement in 2012.

Mr. Russi was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Buffalo NY in 1957. After graduating from high school, Mr. Russi enlisted in the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, Mr. Russi returned to Buffalo and became involved in community service, working with various organizations to improve the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community. In 2012 Mr. Russi was asked to transition from his role on HUB’s Board of Directors to his current position. Under Mr. Russi’s leadership, HUB has grown significantly, expanding its array of services to include opiate treatment, social day care for seniors and a NYS Health Home, impacting a broader number of individuals in need.