Karen Society of Buffalo

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BOARD MEMBERS

David Htoo

President

David Htoo graduated from Houghton College with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Development. David has been working with non-profit organizations as volunteer, interpreter, and refugee’s right advocate for many years. David has been working at the Buffalo City Hall as a Senior Data Processing Equipment Operator, and he also works part-time at the International Institute of Buffalo as a Certified Interpreter. David joined Karen society of Buffalo in 2011 as a volunteer in documenting KSB events. He was then elected as the KSB Board Vice-Chairperson in 2021, where he helps the Board Chairperson and Program Executive Director with various things such as making event flyers, tutoring for KSB afterschool program, taking clients to DMV, interpreting for community members, and other tasks as needed. In 2023, the former KSB Board Chairperson Daniel Leong stepped down from his position, and David was elected by the majority votes of the board to serve as the KSB Board Chairperson.

Madee Greely

Vice President

Madee Greely is originally from Burma and formerly resided in a refugee camp in Thailand in 1988, where she obtained general education and became an elementary school teacher. She moved to the United States in 2007 and continued to receive education at the adult learning center as a first arriver.

In 2011, she worked in education as a parent facilitator, where she interpreted for parents and teachers to improve communication. In 2015, she worked with Jericho Road Community Health Center under their Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) to help parents teach their children at home before the children’s first year of school.

In 2022, she is in charge of an afterschool program at the Karen Society of Buffalo where she teaches Karen language classes to American-born Karen children. She educates them on Karen literacy, history, and traditions to help them stay connected with their native culture. Additionally, she helps organize a Youth Program during the summer to keep children engaged with their heritage while on break. This program also aims to encourage parents to get more involved in their children’s education, providing better support for their kids to grow and learn.

As a case manager, she helps clients apply for services with DSS, such as SNAP and Medicaid. She also assists with any translation needed and helps with the application for green cards and citizenship.

As of 2023, she is serving as a Vice Chairman within the community in hopes of reuniting our community members and working with her peers to make the community grow.

Euijeong Wu

Treasurer

Thin Thin Conlon

Board Member

Min Nanda Go

Board Member

Minan D Go was born in Burma and raised in Thailand before moving to the United States in 2004. Since then, she has been a proud resident of Buffalo, New York. Minan is actively involved in her community through several organizations. She volunteers by providing translation services in the Karen language at the DMV, hospitals, schools, and courts.

Minan is currently continuing her education at Erie Community College (ECC), where she is pursuing studies in social work. In early 2025, she joined the Karen Society of Buffalo as a board member. She is passionate about helping others and is continually inspired by the people she works with. Minan is committed to developing her skills in social work to better serve and support her community.

EJ

Board Member

Christian Parra

Board Member

Daniel Montante

Board Member

Daniel Montante is the President and co-founder of Montante Solar. A veteran of the renewable energy industry, Daniel has overseen the company's rapid growth, solidifying its position as a key player in the New York solar market. Daniel is responsible for leading the company and providing a clear strategic direction. He has assembled a top-tier team of engineering, construction, and finance professionals who have built some of the most noteworthy solar projects in New York.

Daniel is President of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), the only statewide membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing solar energy in New York State. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Artpark & Company and is Vice President of the Torn Space Theater.