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LIFT Professional Women's Group

 

Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. We welcome the membership to engage with this group to find discovery, support and contribution to each person's professional journey.

The mission is to support professional women so they can succeed.

Male allies welcome.

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Golf Matching Opportunity

Do you love the idea of golfing but don’t always have a group to go with? Have you thought about joining nonprofit golf tournaments to grow your network and business—but felt a little hesitant going solo?

Introducing LIFT’s “Find Me a Foursome”—a fun, supportive way to connect with other professional women who are looking to hit the course and build meaningful relationships. This group makes it easy to reach out, team up, and create your own foursome for upcoming scramble tournaments.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the experience, this is your invitation to step outside your comfort zone, meet incredible women, and enjoy a great day for a great cause.

If interested in matching, please email laura.dolan@bofa.com

⛳ Upcoming opportunities include:

  • Lancaster Chamber’s Four Person Scramble 
    • Friday, July 24 @Lancaster Municipal Golf Course
    • 8:30am Registration, 9:00am Shotgun Start
  • UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership's Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
    • Monday, June 15@Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway, Lancaster
    • 10:30am Registration, 12:00pm Shotgun Start, 5:00pm Happy Hour, 6:00pm Dinner and prizes
    • Foursome: $950. Single golfer: $250
  • Family Justice Center Scramble Golf Tournament (9 and 18 hole options)
    • Friday, June 19@Rizzo’s Rothlands, 12089 Clarence Center Road, Akron
    • 9:00am 18-Hole Registration, 11:00am 9-Hole Registration, Lunch at the turn. 3:00pm Band begins, Dinner and Awards.
    • Foursome 18-Holes: $600. Single golfer 18-Holes: $150.  Foursome 9-Holes: $360. Single golfer 9-Holes: $90.
  • Ronald McDonald House Golf Classic
    • Monday, September 15@Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway, Lancaster
    • 9:30am Registration, 11:00am Shotgun Start (Lunch at the turn),  4:00pm Happy Hour, 5:00pm Dinner and Awards
    • Foursome: $1500. Single golfer: $400

2025/2026 LIFT Council

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you up. Oprah Winfrey Quote.

Bernie Aja
LIFT Chair
Employer Services Corporation

Choose People who lift you up. Michelle Obama Quote.

Christine Langenfeld
Amherst Chamber of Commerce

Tiffany Dillon
Amherst Chamber of Commerce

Lauren Harvey
Amherst Chamber of Commerce

Megan Andrews
Child & Family Services

Chrystie Barker
Ellicott Development | 500 Pearl | The Mosey

Jody Briandi
Hurwitz Fine

Laura Dolan
Bank of America

Jasmin Chen
WNY Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Ryan Fisher
Lawley

Amy Hemenway
Harter Secrest Emery Law

Jessica Marinelli
Buffalo Rising

Amy Rae Nessa
Lawley

Christina Pearl
Horizon Corporations

Lauren Schellinger
Impressia Bank

Sheri Scavone
WNY Women's Foundation

 

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming LIFT & Women Focused Events

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Women Scholarship Opportunities

The Buffalo Branch of AAUW offers scholarships plus interest-free loans and grants, providing financial support to college students in the Western New York area. Applicants, women or men, must demonstrate superior academic achievement, have potential for achieving their academic and career goals, and, for some of the awards, show financial need. The application deadline for the 2026 scholarships is February 13, 2026. Learn more about their opportunities and offerings here.

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