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

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Leadership Opportunities

Consider running for a position on the NCCHA Board of Directors. 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.