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
Lindsay Monaco, MPH, CPH
St. Joseph's University-New York
Immunization Compliance Manager
President-Elect
Vacant
Past President
Jaime Castillo, PhD, LMHC
SUNY Geneseo
Director of Counseling Services
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
Treasurer-Elect
Zoe Black
University of Rochester
Department Coordinator
Communications Officer
Alyssa Muhleisen, MS, CHES
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Health Promotion Specialist
ACHA Board of Directors Region V Representative (2026-2028)
Marisa Bisiani, DNP, ANP-BC
Stony Brook University
NYSCHA Section Chairs
Administration Section Chair
Lauren Scagnelli, MS, CHES
SUNY Cortland
Health Educator
Clinical Medicine Section Chair
Vacant
Community Colleges Section Chair
Raya Duenas-Varga, NP, MPH
Dutchess Community College
Coordinator of Health Services
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
Alyssa Muhleisen, MS, CHES
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Health Promotion Specialist
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
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.
