About Us

Our Mission

New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) in conjunction with the 草榴社区 (ACHA), provides support to college health professionals through advocacy, networking, professional development, and access to best practices for the improved well-being of college students.

Our Vision

All college health professionals in New York State will feel supported, challenged, and inspired in the field of college health.

NYSCHA Membership

ACHA鈥檚 affiliates help members forge strong partnerships with colleagues on the state or regional level.

Being a member of NYSCHA starts with signing up for an 草榴社区membership. Upon joining ACHA, and identifying yourself as an individual member, you will be automatically assigned to the NYSCHA membership. Membership is open to all individuals of higher educational institutions. The membership year is from January 1 through December 31.

草榴社区members located in New York receive free automatic membership in NYSCHA.

Not a member? Learn more about what 草榴社区offers, including free membership for anyone at one of our .

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Executive Board

President
Jaime Castillo, PhD, LMHC
SUNY Geneseo
Director of Counseling Services

President-Elect
Lindsay Monaco
St. Joseph's University-New York
Immunization Compliance Manger

Past-President
Katie Cowen, MPH, CHES
Hamilton College
Director of Community Health Promotion

Secretary
Danielle D'Onofrio, MS, CHES
University of Rochester
Manager of Health Promotion Initiatives, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Treasurer
Beau Gibbs, MS
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Health Promotion Specialist

Past-Treasurer
Rebecca Harrington, MA
SUNY Delhi
Assistant Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities

Communications Officer
Alyssa Muhleisen, MS, CHES
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Health Promotion Specialist

草榴社区Board of Directors Region V Representative
Padma Entsuah, MPH, CHES
Columbia University
Director of Wellbeing & Health Promotion

NYSCHA Section Chairs

Administration Section Chair
Lauren Scagnelli, MS, CHES
SUNY Cortland
Health Educator

Clinical Medicine Section Chair
Barbara Fluty, PA-C
Hamilton College
Director of Student Health Services

Community Colleges Section Chair
Vacant

Health Promotion Section Chair
Marissa Whitaker, MS
SUNY Cortland
Prevention and Wellness Program Coordinator

Mental Health Section Chair
Christie Hunnicutt, PhD, LCSW
The Juilliard School
Senior Director, Student Health

Nursing Section Chair
Meghan Johnson, RN, BSN
Hamilton College
Registered Nurse

Student Representative
Nicole Golesh
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

NYSCHA Committee Chairs

Advocacy Committee Chair
Amy Cocina, MD
Director, Student Health
SUNY New Paltz

Communications Committee Chair
Vacant

 

NYSCHA Conference Planning Co-Chair
Rachel Evans, MS, MCHES
Director of Wellness Promotion
Colgate University

NYSCHA Conference Planning Co-Chair
Gabriella Potievsky, RDN, MS
Associate Director, Health & Wellness
Fashion Institute of Technology

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Leadership Opportunities

Get involved with NYSCHA! We have many ways to engage by acting in a leadership position or on one of our committees.

Contact Us

Need to reach out to a member of the NYSCHA Board of Directors or committee and section chairs? Please search by last name in the to locate an email address or contact them through the online member forum .