About Us

Our Mission

New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) in conjunction with the American College Health Association (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’s 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 ACHA 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.

ACHA members located in New York receive free automatic membership in NYSCHA.

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

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Executive Board

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

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

Past-President
Shelly Sloan MS, CHES
SUNY Oswego
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Well-being

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

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

ACHA 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
Vacant

Student Representative
Vacant

NYSCHA Committee Chairs

Advocacy Committee Chair
Lindsay Monaco MPH, CPH
Immunization Compliance Manager
St. Joseph's University, New York

Communications Committee Chair
Vacant

 

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

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

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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 Membership Directory to locate an email address or contact them through the online member forum ACHA Connect.