Louise’s current work includes organizing a person-to-person call up of the members of the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) that served at 9/11 and organizing SAG-AFTRA: MOVE throughout Western and Central New York. She serves as a member of the Honorary Board of Sister Cities International, a member of American Women for International Understanding, and currently serves as a member of the Communication Department Advisory Board at SUNY Buffalo State.
She served as a Founding Director of the Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, Advisory Board member of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, and Director of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. She has been honored to represent the City of Buffalo in China, Korea, and Turkey to build Sister-City relationships and twice at the All-America City Awards.
On 9/11/01, Louise was appointed the Family Support Coordinator for the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 342d FSB Co C-. Her husband LTC Gary R. Schoene, Ret. served as a dentist in the medical unit. Dr. Schoene served for 30 consecutive years (1972-2002) in the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard.
Louise worked for Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor in the Williamsville Branch at the time of the attacks. Like every other Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, she was trained in the South Tower and had co-workers and friends in the building. Employees of the Morgan Stanley Williamsville Branch assisted Louise with calls and other challenges she faced during the 9/11 deployment.
After a 17 year career as a stockbroker, Louise Schoene retired in 2002 to spend more time with her family, helping her children’s schools and community.