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.
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, MS
Beau Gibbs
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
Roger Johnson, BSN, RN
Jamestown Community College
Director, College Health Services
Health Promotion Section Chair
Sara Engel, MS, CHES
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Health Promotion Coordinator
Nursing Section Chair
Vacant
Mental Health Section Chair
Christie Hunnicutt, PhD, LCSW
The Juilliard School
Senior Director, Student Health
Student Representative
Wilson Peng
University of Rochester
NYSCHA Committee Chairs
Advocacy Committee Chair
Lindsay Monaco MPH, CPH
Immunization Compliance Manager
St. Joseph's University, New York
Communications Committee Co-Chair
Elizabeth Mensch, ANP-C
Stony Brook University
Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services
Communications Committee Co-Chair
Vacant
NYSCHA Conference Planning Co-Chair
Linda Dudman, MPA
University of Rochester (retired)
NYSCHA Conference Planning Co-Chair
Rebecca Harrington, MA
SUNY Delhi
Assistant Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities
Leadership Opportunities
Get involved with NYSCHA! We have many ways to engage by acting in a leadership position or on one of our committees.
Join the NYSCHA Advocacy Committee
We know the critical role of college health professionals as well as the gaps that exist in funding departments and programs that support the health and safety of our students. One of the biggest ways that we can make an impact is lobbying for policies that lead to lasting change in the ways we approach college health and wellness. If you are interested in being part of a team of professionals that will assist in researching and promoting key legislative agenda items to improve health and wellness services on our campuses, please sign up.
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.
