Other Resources

Veterans Resource Advisory Group

  

Our Veterans Resource Advisory Group includes local experts on the needs of WNY Veterans & Military Families, the VA Medical Center, government partners, community resource specialists @211WNY, and Veterans active in the community.

 

 

Katie Coric, LCSW

Suicide Prevention Program Manager, VA Hospital, Buffalo

Kathryne.Coric@va.gov 

 

 

Nathan Doherty

Erie County Veterans Services Officer (“VSO”), Retired Navy, Current Navy Reserve

Nathan.Doherty@erie.gov 

 

 

Edwin Gadson

Former Navy Chief Petty Officer, Retired VA Certified Peer Specialist, PTSD, Batavia VA

edwingadson@gmail.com

 

 

Daniel Heuskin

Database Curator at 211WNY 

 

 

Walt Koch, PhD

Senior Caseworker, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26

walt.koch@mail.house.gov

 

 

Bob James, LCSW

Director, Buffalo Blues 4 Vets

bobjames1@aol.com

 

 

Chuck Marra

Former Director @ Heart, Love & Soul, Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY & Co-Chair of Community Veterans Engagement Board

chasmarra721@roadrunner.com 

 

 

Christopher Ramnauth, LCSW

Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator, Suicide Prevention VA WNY Healthcare System

christopher.ramnauth@va.gov 

 

 

Marlene Roll

PSC VFW, Women Veterans Chair 2022-23, 2021-23 VFW Legislative Chair, Higher Ground Board Member, WNY National Cemetery Memorial Council

mroll217@gmail.com 

 

 

Chantele Campbell

Mayor’s Office, City of Buffalo Chief Diversity Officer

CMThompson@buffalony.gov

 

 

Dawn Vanderkooi

Director of Contact Center Services at 211 WNY 


Much appreciated, I'd be lost without it. I've used 211 even before it was open 24/7.
- Frequent 211 WNY Caller
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- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY
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- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
"Excellent service, very polite and professional. Thank you!"
- Heather H.
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