Inspired by Saint Martin de Porres, a forerunner of social work and a patron of charity, St. Martin Center strives to make a lasting difference in Erie County. By supporting them, you're empowering our neighbors to build better lives and a stronger community. Whether it's providing emergency food, rent and mortgage assistance, or financial literacy counseling, every service they offer is rooted in compassion and the Catholic values of care and justice. Please join me in making an impact today!

Rebecca Styn is the Founder & CEO of Blind Tiger, an award-winning line of spirit-free and low-ABV adult beverages that embody the richness and complexity of classic cocktails while evoking the allure of the Prohibition era. In 2017, she opened a speakeasy restaurant which become renowned for its craft cocktails. 

Styn holds a Ph.D. in entrepreneurial leadership, a master’s degree in public administration from Gannon University, and a bachelor of music from Mercyhurst University. She has delivered a TEDx talk on the “Dark Side of Charisma” in leadership and has received recognition for her contributions to the community.

She lives with her husband, Rob Mahrt, an avid bibliophile and entrepreneur, and their two spirited cats and playful golden retriever, who fill their home with joy and moreover, humility.