L. Nathan Hare, a lifelong Buffalo resident of the City of who has been involved in some aspect of youth employment, youth training and education, foster care, or juvenile justice for more than 35 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Medaille College in Business Management, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix.

His distinguished career includes serving as the Director of the ECC Office of Special Programs, Deputy Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Youth Services, Commissioner of Erie County Youth Services, Western Region Director of the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, and now, the President and CEO of the Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc.

Nathan is a noted scholar and teacher of both Christian education and classical African history and culture, and hosts of three area radio programs, including “Think Again” on WWKB 1520AM, “Living Now” on WUFO 1080AM, and “The World of Community Action” on WBLK 93.7FM.