LIFT Professional Women's Group
The Amherst Chamber Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Education, Inspiration, Courage, Philanthropy, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Success of our WNY community. We welcome you to explore the opportunity to engage with this group to find self discovery and contribution to your professional journey.




2023 LIFT Council
Melissa Masters Brinson
Co-Chair
Cannon Design
Claire Sarpel
Co-Chair
Bitwise
Christine Langenfeld
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Maureen Girven
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Penny LaPlaca
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Bernie Aja
Employer Service Corporation
Chrystie Barker
Ellicott Development
Deanna Ernst
Millington Lockwood/AMP
Jasmin Chen
WNY Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Shantelle Patton
Urban Chamber of Commerce
Kristin Fields
Buffalo State University
Christie Nelson
National Grid
AmyRae Nessa
Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY
Christina Pearl
Horizon Corporations



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