Adjunct Faculty
BS - Canisius College
MSA - Canisius University
Vinnie Christiano III is a native of the Town of Tonawanda, NY, who graduated from undergraduate studies at Canisius in 2022 and the graduate program in 2024. While pursuing a sports broadcasting concentration en route to both a journalism and communications degree, he involved himself with writing for The Griffin, editing and producing podcasts for the Griffcast network, and working with the Golden Griffin Broadcast Network's ESPN3 studio. His experiences on Main Street helped him to find positions working in multimedia with several local outlets, including the NCAA, ESPN, CBS, the Rochester Americans, the University at Buffalo, Lancaster Motorplex, Buffalo Rising, and his alma matter St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute; he serves there as the Director of Production and Broadcast.
Outside of his traditional work, Christiano is a member of the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company, where he manages their social media and external communications. In his somewhat limited free time, you may find him playing hockey, golfing, or driving a racecar with the WNY Mighty TQ Midgets Association.