About Us
About CCHA
The Central College Health Association (CCHA) is a regional affiliate of the American College Health Association, serving college health professionals in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. CCHA supports its members through professional development, networking, and collaboration focused on improving the health and well-being of students.
CCHA Membership
ACHA’s affiliates help members forge strong partnerships with colleagues on the state or regional level. ACHA members located in the following places receive free automatic membership in CCHA:
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Nebraska
Not a member? Learn more about what ACHA offers, including free membership for anyone at one of our member institutions.
Executive Board
President (April 2025-April 2026)
Andrea Kimura, MEd, CHES
University of Missouri-Columbia
kimuraa@missouri.edu
President-Elect (April 2025-April 2026)
Mandy Schick, MPH, MEd
Columbia College
aschick@ccis.edu
Secretary (April 2025-2026)
Jamie Sharp, MS, RN, MLAC
Butler Community College
jcross1@butlercc.edu
Treasurer (April 2025-2026)
Heidi Garcia, MSE
University of Kansas
hmgarcia@ku.edu
Immediate Past President (2025-2026)
Jamie Shutter, MSEd, FACHA
University of Missouri-Columbia
shutterj@health.missouri.edu
Marketing & Communications Chair (appointed)
Kelsie Gibler, MPH, CHES, LPN
University of Missouri-Columbia
giblerk@missouri.edu
Region II Representative to the ACHA Board of Directors
Jamie Shutter, MSEd, FACHA
University of Missouri-Columbia
shutterj@health.missouri.edu
Members-At-Large
Missouri (April 2025-2027)
Jodi Seals, EdD
Washington University in St. Louis
sjodi@wustl.edu
Missouri (April 2024-2026)
Dr. Oliver Tacto
Maryville University in St. Louis
otacto@maryville.edu
Nebraska (April 2024-2026)
Andreea Baker, RN, BSN, MSN
Doane University, Nebraska
andreea.baker@doane.edu
Nebraska (April 2024-2026)
Jody Yank, APRN
Doane University, Nebraska
jody.yank@doane.edu
Kansas (April 2024-2026)
Jamie Sharp, MS, RN, MLAC
Butler Community College
jcross1@butlercc.edu
Leadership Opportunities
Consider running for a position on the CCHA Board of Directors. Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the CCHA Executive Officers.
Our Bylaws
ACHA affiliate bylaws outline the structure, responsibilities, and operational guidelines for regional organizations aligned with ACHA, ensuring consistency and support for local member engagement and governance.
Contact Us
Need to reach out to a member of the CCHA Board of Directors? Please search by last name in the Membership Directory to locate an email address or contact them through the online member forum ACHA Connect. [login required]
