About Us
Our Mission
The North Central College Health Association provides regional leadership by advancing the health of college students, by advocating and assisting its members with networking and educational opportunities, and by promoting college health services and influencing action on health issues.
NCCHA Membership
ACHA members located in the following places receive free automatic membership in NCCHA:
United States:
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Canada:
- Manitoba
- Nunavut
Not a member? Learn more about what ACHA offers, including free membership for anyone at one of our member institutions.
NCCHA Board of Directors
President
(One-year term through 11/2025)
April O’Brien, MBA, MA CCC-SLP
University of St. Thomas
obri5685@stthomas.edu
President-elect
(One-year term through 11/2025)
Vacant
Past President
(One year term through 11/2025)
Jessica Doty, MSN, MBA, RN
University of North Dakota
jessica.doty@und.edu
Secretary
(Three-year term through 11/2027)
Lauren Peterson, MS, MPAS, PA-C
St. Catherine University
Treasurer
(Three-year term through 11/2025)
Sara Parris, MHA, CHWP
Iowa State University
Membership Coordinator
(Three-year term through 11/2027)
Jennifer Tormey, BSN, RN
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Marketing and Communications
(Term through 11/2025)
Vacant
Member-At-Large, Iowa
(Two-year term through 11/2026)
Ashley Pick, MHA
Iowa State University
Member-At-Large, Minnesota
(Two-year term through 11/2026)
Melanie Tucker, PhD, MCHES
University of St. Thomas
Member-At-Large, North Dakota
(Two-year term through 11/2025)
Deb Haman, RN
Minot State University
Member-At-Large, South Dakota
(Two-year term through 11/2025)
Mariah Weber, MS, RDN, LN
South Dakota State University
Member-At-Large, Wisconsin
(Two-year term through 11/2025)
Melissa Miller AGPCNP-BC, APNP
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Student Representatives
Tyler Quade
Grinnell College
ACHA Board of Directors Representative, Region II (2023-2025)
Cheri LeBlanc, MD
Washington University in Saint Louis
Annual Meeting Leadership
Annual Conference Planning Chairperson
Dylan Karsten
University of Minnesota, Boynton Health
Conference Planner
University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development
Leadership Opportunities
Consider running for a position on the NCCHA Board of Directors.
See the NCCHA Bylaws to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the NCCHA 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 NCCHA 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.
