Patti L. Stephen
President, Buffalo Prep | CEO & Co-Founder, C3 Community | Leadership & Life Coach | Positive Psychology Practitioner | Co-Founder, Equity Alliance of WNY
- Role
- President at Buffalo Prep
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patti L. Stephen
I am a mission-driven leader passionate about advancing educational equity, racial justice, and human flourishing. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and organizational development, I have dedicated my career to creating spaces where people and communities can thrive.As President of Buffalo Prep, I lead a dynamic organization committed to expanding educational access and opportunity for youth. Through our programs, partnerships, and advocacy, we work to level the playing field, eliminate barriers and cultivate pathways to success for future generations.I also serve as CEO and Co-Founder of C3 Community, a consulting and coaching practice grounded in positive psychology and the belief that when individuals feel Cared for, Capable, and Connected, they perform at their best, and so do their organizations. Our work focuses on helping individuals, schools, corporations, and nonprofits foster cultures of well-being, belonging, and sustainable impact.As Co-Founder of the Equity Alliance of Western New York, I collaborate with regional partners to dismantle systemic barriers and create equitable opportunities across education and community systems.An experienced strategist and certified leadership and life coach, I specialize in building high-performing, compassionate teams that balance competitive drive with genuine care. My expertise spans philanthropic management, strategic planning, business development, and change management, with a strong focus on cultivating inclusive, strengths-based environments.Grounded in the principles of positive psychology and guided by the Ubuntu philosophy, “I am because you are” I believe leadership is an act of connection, courage, and care. My goal is to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace their inherent brilliance, lead with authenticity, and create the conditions for collective success.
Experience
President
Oct 2022 — Present
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Applied Positive Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Applied Positive Psychology
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