A local college student of the University at Buffalo Honors College, Marissa Taylor, realized one day from a reading assignment how short Buffalo had fallen from its potential envisioned by Olmsted. As a Communications and Political Science [Public Law Concentration] double-major with a minor in entrepreneurship, Marissa believed she had the tools to make a change. Taking where Buffalo is now and Olmsted's vision, Marissa knew she wanted to help revamp Buffalo in any way possible. Coming from a private high school in the area, Cardinal O'Hara High School, service was always a major part of her life. After living on a road parallel to many neighborhoods drowning in litter and neglect, she realized there needed to be a change. In response, she decided to create a service group and publish a website with a few other friends dedicated to beautifying Buffalo. Not only was providing service to the community a goal, but creating service and leadership opportunities for local high school students to connect with their peers.  

Alexis Danner, a distinguished alumna of Nardin Academy, currently represents an exemplary student within the University at Buffalo Honors College with a major in neuroscience. Beyond her academic pursuits, Alexis shines as an ambassador for Buff-Sted, a local community service group. Drawing upon the values instilled during her time at Nardin, Alexis actively promotes Buff-Sted's mission of fostering leadership and providing service opportunities for high school students. Through her involvement, Alexis exemplifies the spirit of compassionate leadership, engaging her peers in various service projects and advocating for community engagement. Her dedication to service not only enriches her own collegiate experience but also inspires others to make meaningful contributions to their community. Alexis exemplifies the ethos of giving back and making a positive impact, embodying the core values of both Nardin Academy and the University at Buffalo Honors College.

Kate Bolte, a proud graduate of a high school in Cold Spring, New York, currently thrives as a student at the University at Buffalo Honors College. In addition to her academic pursuits in aerospace and mechanical engineering, Kate passionately serves as an ambassador for Buff-Sted, a community service group dedicated to fostering leadership and providing service opportunities for local high school students. Kate firmly believes that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and service are intertwined, viewing them as powerful factors for positive change. Through her involvement with Buff-Sted, Kate seamlessly integrates her academic interests with her commitment to community engagement, inspiring her peers to recognize the transformative potential of service within the STEM fields. With her dedication to both academic excellence and service leadership, Kate exemplifies the spirit of innovation and compassion that characterizes the University at Buffalo Honors College community.

Anthony Sanzo, a business student at the University at Buffalo from Long Island, New York. He's always been passionate about community engagement, having led clubs and created content for his school's Instagram. Now, as part of Buff-Sted, he's dedicated to cleaning up Buffalo's streets and revitalizing neighborhoods.