About Us
Affiliation
The Mid-Atlantic College Health Association (MACHA) is an affiliate of the American College Health Association.
Mission
The mission of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association is to serve as a professional organization for individuals who provide health care and programs to members of the higher education community and to be a mechanism by which institutions of higher education and their health services programs improve the health of those they serve.
MACHA 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 MACHA:
United States:
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- West Virginia
International:
- Europe
Not a member? Learn more about what ACHA offers, including free membership for anyone at one of our member institutions.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose and goals of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association are:
- To extend the benefits of continuing education; collective information; knowledge; standards; and stimulation and support to college health professionals in all areas.
- To provide the national and affiliate organizations with channels of communication to disseminate information to and from the local level.
- Non-Profit Status
- The Mid-Atlantic College Health Association is a subsidiary organization of the American College Health Association, a non-profit educational and scientific organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under most circumstances, contributions to MACHA are tax-deductible. Receipts are automatically provided for all contributions over $250. Receipts for contributions less than $250 are available upon request. Conference fees are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as business or educational expenses. Please consult your tax professional for advice on your particular situation.
Executive Board
President
Pooja Padgaonkar, MD
Rutgers University
President-Elect
Jennifer Jones-Damis, PsyD
Rutgers University
Vice President
Joseph Henson, MSN, FNP-BC
Seton Hall University
Past President
Benjamin Silverberg, MD, MSc
Stanford University
Secretary
Betty Stolarski, RN, BSN
Rutgers University
Treasurer
Edythe-Anne Cook, MPA
American University
Member-At-Large
Revici Witter, RN
Rutgers University
Member-At-Large
Chris Ouren, MBA
James Madison University
ACHA Board of Directors Representative, Region IV (2025-2027)
Michele Richardson, MDiv, ThM, MBA, CSAEd, SHRM-CP, Bowie State University
Leadership Opportunities
Consider running for a position on the MACHA Board of Directors. See our bylaws below for more about the roles and responsibilities of the MACHA 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 MACHA 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.
