Maame Britwum

Maame Britwum

Maame Britwum

BSILR '20

Western New York Law Center

Lawrence, KS

Work Highlights
  • Conducted applied research to support the creation of a Vacant Properties Registry for the City of Buffalo
  • Tracked fire activity in the city of Buffalo; traveled with staff to locations of recent fires to document  the condition of the properties to show link between vacant properties and a higher rate of arson or other community threats
  • Provided recommendations for community involvement to address the issue
  • Traveled to Albany to meet with legislators about State policies to address vacant and abandoned properties
  • Presented to local elected officials, stakeholders and community members on the increased likelihood of fires in vacant and abandoned properties and how a vacant property registry would be a valuable tool to address the issue
In their words

"Most importantly throughout the High Road I found my own strength. I still over apologize, and I’m not the most confident person out there, but I’m getting closer to being the best version of myself that I can be. I surprised myself with how well my research project went, I surprised myself in how quickly I learned how to cook—at all, I surprised myself in how handled difficult situations. I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I think I prefer myself after learning and growing than the me before."

Impact

"It was an absolute pleasure working with Maame.  She took direction well and was very independent in her work which I appreciate. Her thoughtful work was a great fit with the Law Center!"

Kate Lockhart,

WNY Law Center