Executive
Carl Young
President
Ext. 120
cyoung@nyahsa.org
Serves in the leadership role for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services and the ADHCC, focusing on member relations, strategic planning and public policy advocacy.
President
Ext. 120
cyoung@nyahsa.org
Serves in the leadership role for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services and the ADHCC, focusing on member relations, strategic planning and public policy advocacy.
Nancy Caban
Executive Assistant
Ext. 113
ncaban@nyahsa.org
Provides executive secretarial and administrative support to the President. Prepares for NYAHSA board and other designated meetings and handles the committee selection process.
Executive Assistant
Ext. 113
ncaban@nyahsa.org
Provides executive secretarial and administrative support to the President. Prepares for NYAHSA board and other designated meetings and handles the committee selection process.
Joan Twiss
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Ext. 100
jtwiss@nyahsa.org
Greets and directs visitors, either in person or by phone and handles various clerical functions.
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Ext. 100
jtwiss@nyahsa.org
Greets and directs visitors, either in person or by phone and handles various clerical functions.
Financial Operations
Suzanne Jensen
Chief Financial Officer
Ext. 132
sjensen@nyahsa.org
Oversees, performs and monitors all financial activities of NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, the ADHCC and PAC. Administers various HR functions.
Chief Financial Officer
Ext. 132
sjensen@nyahsa.org
Oversees, performs and monitors all financial activities of NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, the ADHCC and PAC. Administers various HR functions.
Sheila Conant
Accounting Manager
Ext. 147
sconant@nyahsa.org
Oversees day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash flow for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, the ADHCC and PAC.
Accounting Manager
Ext. 147
sconant@nyahsa.org
Oversees day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash flow for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, the ADHCC and PAC.
Sandy Kelley
Fiscal Manager
Ext. 118
skelley@nyahsa.org
Manages financial aspects of research grants, including the development and maintenance of grant budgets; oversees the accounting for all educational conferences and seminars.
Fiscal Manager
Ext. 118
skelley@nyahsa.org
Manages financial aspects of research grants, including the development and maintenance of grant budgets; oversees the accounting for all educational conferences and seminars.
Ken Allison
Accountant
Ext. 131
kallison@nyahsa.org
Handles all the accounts payable functions for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, and the ADHCC. Processes all receivables and payables for the PAC.
Accountant
Ext. 131
kallison@nyahsa.org
Handles all the accounts payable functions for NYAHSA, the FLTC, NYAHSA Services, and the ADHCC. Processes all receivables and payables for the PAC.
Mark Klender
Accountant
Ext. 133
mklender@nyahsa.org
Prepares all cash receipt and A/R transactions and reviews all A/P transactions, time accurals and allocations for all companies.
Accountant
Ext. 133
mklender@nyahsa.org
Prepares all cash receipt and A/R transactions and reviews all A/P transactions, time accurals and allocations for all companies.
Information Technology
Greg Fisher
Director of Information Technology
Ext. 135
gfisher@nyahsa.org
Manages and provides leadership on all IT initiatives and infrastructure for NYAHSA, FLTC, NYAHSA Services, ADHCC and EQUIP.
Director of Information Technology
Ext. 135
gfisher@nyahsa.org
Manages and provides leadership on all IT initiatives and infrastructure for NYAHSA, FLTC, NYAHSA Services, ADHCC and EQUIP.
Adrienne Mason
Network Administrator
Ext. 163
amason@nyahsa.org
Maintains and supports computer infrastructure for NYAHSA, FLTC, NYAHSA Services, ADHCC and EQUIP.
Network Administrator
Ext. 163
amason@nyahsa.org
Maintains and supports computer infrastructure for NYAHSA, FLTC, NYAHSA Services, ADHCC and EQUIP.
John Bouchard
Project Manager
Ext. 109
jbouchard@nyahsa.org
Manages IT projects for NYAHSA. Assists the Director of IT with daily operational issues.
Project Manager
Ext. 109
jbouchard@nyahsa.org
Manages IT projects for NYAHSA. Assists the Director of IT with daily operational issues.
Steve Davies
Senior Web Developer
Ext. 160
sdavies@nyahsa.org
Develops, maintains and supports all NYAHSA web-sites. Provides assistance and direction regarding posting content to the NYAHSA web-sites.
Senior Web Developer
Ext. 160
sdavies@nyahsa.org
Develops, maintains and supports all NYAHSA web-sites. Provides assistance and direction regarding posting content to the NYAHSA web-sites.
Bill Keller
Web Developer
Ext. 103
bkeller@nyahsa.org
Develops web pages for the NYAHSA web-sites, transforms correspondence and business documents so that they can be posted and displayed on the NYAHSA web-sites. Responsible for producing on-line media for EQUIP.
Web Developer
Ext. 103
bkeller@nyahsa.org
Develops web pages for the NYAHSA web-sites, transforms correspondence and business documents so that they can be posted and displayed on the NYAHSA web-sites. Responsible for producing on-line media for EQUIP.
Member Services
Nancy Straight
Member Information Administrator
Ext. 112
nstraight@nyahsa.org
Provides membership information, support and maintenance of the membership database for the association and its affiliates. Provides membership information to potential facility members and associates. Provides clerical support to the finance and
Member Information Administrator
Ext. 112
nstraight@nyahsa.org
Provides membership information, support and maintenance of the membership database for the association and its affiliates. Provides membership information to potential facility members and associates. Provides clerical support to the finance and
Earl Gifford
Member Services Special Projects Coord./NYAHSA Administrative Coordinator
Ext. 149
egifford@nyahsa.org
Performs data entry and transmittal of membership information and provides support for all office functions and activities.
Member Services Special Projects Coord./NYAHSA Administrative Coordinator
Ext. 149
egifford@nyahsa.org
Performs data entry and transmittal of membership information and provides support for all office functions and activities.
Public Relations & Marketing
Daniel Curran
Director of Public Relations
Ext. 124
dcurran@nyahsa.org
Designs and implements overall public relations and marketing strategies and programs. Produces the Advisor and Outlook publications and oversees outside vendors selling advertising and publishing the Membership Directory.
Director of Public Relations
Ext. 124
dcurran@nyahsa.org
Designs and implements overall public relations and marketing strategies and programs. Produces the Advisor and Outlook publications and oversees outside vendors selling advertising and publishing the Membership Directory.
Kathleen Kane
Creative Designer/Pubs Coordinator
Ext. 142
kkane@nyahsa.org
Designs and coordinates marketing material for all NYAHSA entities.
Creative Designer/Pubs Coordinator
Ext. 142
kkane@nyahsa.org
Designs and coordinates marketing material for all NYAHSA entities.
NYAHSA Services, Inc.
Kevin Murphy
Executive Director
Ext. 150
kmurphy@nyahsa.org
Manages NYAHSA Services Inc., the wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of NYAHSA; researches and develops new programs that will be mutually beneficial to NYAHSA and its members; manages existing NYAHSA Services programs; licensed insurance agent.
Executive Director
Ext. 150
kmurphy@nyahsa.org
Manages NYAHSA Services Inc., the wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of NYAHSA; researches and develops new programs that will be mutually beneficial to NYAHSA and its members; manages existing NYAHSA Services programs; licensed insurance agent.
Holly Smith
Program Administrator
Ext. 136
hsmith@nyahsa.org
Develops and implements the various member services programs offered by NYAHSA Services Inc.; assists in promoting the programs to members; responds to inquiries; helps build strong relationships with NYAHSA Services Inc., NYAHSA and endorsed companies.
Program Administrator
Ext. 136
hsmith@nyahsa.org
Develops and implements the various member services programs offered by NYAHSA Services Inc.; assists in promoting the programs to members; responds to inquiries; helps build strong relationships with NYAHSA Services Inc., NYAHSA and endorsed companies.
EQuIP & Research Divsion
Christie Teigland
Director of Health Informatics & Research
Ext. 119
cteigland@nyahsa.org
Oversees, conducts and implements research studies, program analysis, database systems and software. Responsible for the development, on-going research and national promotion of the EQUIP for Quality software product.
Director of Health Informatics & Research
Ext. 119
cteigland@nyahsa.org
Oversees, conducts and implements research studies, program analysis, database systems and software. Responsible for the development, on-going research and national promotion of the EQUIP for Quality software product.
Tim Thate
EQUIP Project Manager
Ext. 152
tthate@nyahsa.org
Coordinates and leads analysis and development efforts supporting the EQUIP for Quality software product.
EQUIP Project Manager
Ext. 152
tthate@nyahsa.org
Coordinates and leads analysis and development efforts supporting the EQUIP for Quality software product.
Ann Marie Bradley
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 144
abradley@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 144
abradley@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Ping Liang
SAS Programmer Analyst
Ext. 108
pliang@nyahsa.org
Develops and maintains SAS programs to support EQUIP and research initiatives. Develops web reports for EQUIP.
SAS Programmer Analyst
Ext. 108
pliang@nyahsa.org
Develops and maintains SAS programs to support EQUIP and research initiatives. Develops web reports for EQUIP.
Amy Mundweiler
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 110
amundweiler@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 110
amundweiler@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Kathy Pellatt
Lead Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 116
kpellatt@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software. Serves as a team leader.
Lead Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 116
kpellatt@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software. Serves as a team leader.
Kristen Phillips
Account Executive
Ext. 129
kphillips@nyahsa.org
Provides internal and external technical and research support to the Research Division and EQUIP for Quality initiative.
Account Executive
Ext. 129
kphillips@nyahsa.org
Provides internal and external technical and research support to the Research Division and EQUIP for Quality initiative.
Zulkarnain Pulungan
Research Statistician
Ext. 148
zpulungan@nyahsa.org
Conducts independent analysis and research to support grant-funded projects; conducts analysis to support ad-hoc data requests/contracts from members and external organizations.
Research Statistician
Ext. 148
zpulungan@nyahsa.org
Conducts independent analysis and research to support grant-funded projects; conducts analysis to support ad-hoc data requests/contracts from members and external organizations.
Linda Smith
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 154
lsmith@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Quality Improvement Analyst
Ext. 154
lsmith@nyahsa.org
Utilizes clinical expertise for a broad spectrum of healthcare quality improvement program development efforts with a primary focus on performance measurement and improvement through EQUIP for Quality software.
Linda Spokane
Outcomes Research Analyst
Ext. 123
lspokane@nyahsa.org
Manages and conducts research projects, statistical analysis and grant-funded studies related to quality measurement and improvement. Develops research proposals to secure grant funding to support studies to enhance and inform provider efforts to improve quality and outcomes of care. Develops presentations and training, writes reports, newsletter and professional journal articles to disseminate research findings to a variety of audiences.
Outcomes Research Analyst
Ext. 123
lspokane@nyahsa.org
Manages and conducts research projects, statistical analysis and grant-funded studies related to quality measurement and improvement. Develops research proposals to secure grant funding to support studies to enhance and inform provider efforts to improve quality and outcomes of care. Develops presentations and training, writes reports, newsletter and professional journal articles to disseminate research findings to a variety of audiences.
Kevin Webb
Web Architect
Ext. 101
kwebb@nyahsa.org
Provides IT application architecture, database & design expertise for EQUIP for Quality product, e-learning, & collaboration services.
Web Architect
Ext. 101
kwebb@nyahsa.org
Provides IT application architecture, database & design expertise for EQUIP for Quality product, e-learning, & collaboration services.
Public Policy
Dan Heim
Vice President for Public Policy
Ext. 128
dheim@nyahsa.org
Oversees the entire public policy effort, including policy analysis, position formulation, communication and legislative / regulatory advocacy. Manages the public policy department, including NYAHSA ProCare consulting services.
Vice President for Public Policy
Ext. 128
dheim@nyahsa.org
Oversees the entire public policy effort, including policy analysis, position formulation, communication and legislative / regulatory advocacy. Manages the public policy department, including NYAHSA ProCare consulting services.
Sandy Biggi
Director of Nursing Facility Policy
Ext. 156
sbiggi@nyahsa.org
Oversees nursing facility policy analysis in regulatory, operational and clinical areas, and manages the professional standards consulting practice, NYAHSA ProCare.
Director of Nursing Facility Policy
Ext. 156
sbiggi@nyahsa.org
Oversees nursing facility policy analysis in regulatory, operational and clinical areas, and manages the professional standards consulting practice, NYAHSA ProCare.
Ken Harris
Director of The Center for Senior Living & Community Services
Ext. 139
kharris@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy for independent senior housing and continuing care retirement communities, and assists members with information and technical support.
Director of The Center for Senior Living & Community Services
Ext. 139
kharris@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy for independent senior housing and continuing care retirement communities, and assists members with information and technical support.
Ami Schnauber
Director of Government Relations
Ext. 121
aschnauber@nyahsa.org
Manages and coordinates lobbying, grassroots advocacy activities and political action committee efforts.
Director of Government Relations
Ext. 121
aschnauber@nyahsa.org
Manages and coordinates lobbying, grassroots advocacy activities and political action committee efforts.
Patrick Cucinelli
Senior Financial Policy Analyst
Ext. 145
pcucinelli@nyahsa.org
Analyzes, responds to, educates and disseminates information on reimbursement/payment issues and methods, billing, and other financially related areas affecting nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional CFO council meetings.
Senior Financial Policy Analyst
Ext. 145
pcucinelli@nyahsa.org
Analyzes, responds to, educates and disseminates information on reimbursement/payment issues and methods, billing, and other financially related areas affecting nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional CFO council meetings.
Darius Kirstein
Senior Policy Analyst
Ext. 104
dkirstein@nyahsa.org
Conducts data analysis and research and reviews legislation and regulations to provide operational, technical and advocacy support to members. Manages and develops the NYAHSA FASTracker product.
Senior Policy Analyst
Ext. 104
dkirstein@nyahsa.org
Conducts data analysis and research and reviews legislation and regulations to provide operational, technical and advocacy support to members. Manages and develops the NYAHSA FASTracker product.
Diane Darbyshire
Sr. Assisted Living & CS Policy Analyst
Ext. 162
ddarbyshire@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy for Assisted Living and Community Services for the NYAHSA Center and assists members with information technical support.
Sr. Assisted Living & CS Policy Analyst
Ext. 162
ddarbyshire@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy for Assisted Living and Community Services for the NYAHSA Center and assists members with information technical support.
Krystel Momplaisir
Government Relations Analyst
Ext. 155
kmomplaisir@nyahsa.org
Plans and implements grassroots advocacy activities, political action committee efforts and legislative tracking.
Government Relations Analyst
Ext. 155
kmomplaisir@nyahsa.org
Plans and implements grassroots advocacy activities, political action committee efforts and legislative tracking.
Kathy Taylor
Policy Operations Coordinator
Ext. 126
ktaylor@nyahsa.org
Provides administrative and clerical support for NYAHSA ProCare consulting, the ADHCC and other policy functions.
Policy Operations Coordinator
Ext. 126
ktaylor@nyahsa.org
Provides administrative and clerical support for NYAHSA ProCare consulting, the ADHCC and other policy functions.
NYAHSA ProCare Consultants Division
Sandy Biggi
Director of Nursing Facility Policy
Ext. 156
sbiggi@nyahsa.org
Oversees nursing facility policy analysis in regulatory, operational and clinical areas, and manages the professional standards consulting practice, NYAHSA ProCare.
Director of Nursing Facility Policy
Ext. 156
sbiggi@nyahsa.org
Oversees nursing facility policy analysis in regulatory, operational and clinical areas, and manages the professional standards consulting practice, NYAHSA ProCare.
Elliott Frost
Sr. Policy Analyst/Consultant
Ext. 140
efrost@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy in regulatory, operational and clinical areas and on/off site consulting services for member nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional DSW council meetings.
Sr. Policy Analyst/Consultant
Ext. 140
efrost@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy in regulatory, operational and clinical areas and on/off site consulting services for member nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional DSW council meetings.
Jennifer Pettis
Sr. Policy Analyst/Consultant
Ext. 146
jpettis@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy in regulatory, operational and clinical areas and on/off site consulting services for member nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional DNS council meetings.
Sr. Policy Analyst/Consultant
Ext. 146
jpettis@nyahsa.org
Analyzes policy in regulatory, operational and clinical areas and on/off site consulting services for member nursing facilities. Coordinates and staffs the regional DNS council meetings.
Adult Day Health Care Council
Christine Fitzpatrick
Executive Director
Ext. 130
cfitzpatrick@nyahsa.org
Responsible for all issues related to medical model adult day care programs, including reimbursement, legislation, regulations, lobbying, research and education. Manages the daily operations of the council.
Executive Director
Ext. 130
cfitzpatrick@nyahsa.org
Responsible for all issues related to medical model adult day care programs, including reimbursement, legislation, regulations, lobbying, research and education. Manages the daily operations of the council.
Lisa Dorcely
ADHCC Analyst/Operations Coordinator
Ext. 159
ldorcely@nyahsa.org
Operations Coordinator for the Adult Day Health Care Council. Develops educational meetings and programs for the membership and handles all logistical aspects of the same, organizes state and federal lobby days, ADHCC grassroots advocacy efforts, data collection and analysis of the Council's research efforts, along with writing, and publication of the ADHCC newsletter.
ADHCC Analyst/Operations Coordinator
Ext. 159
ldorcely@nyahsa.org
Operations Coordinator for the Adult Day Health Care Council. Develops educational meetings and programs for the membership and handles all logistical aspects of the same, organizes state and federal lobby days, ADHCC grassroots advocacy efforts, data collection and analysis of the Council's research efforts, along with writing, and publication of the ADHCC newsletter.
FLTC Education Division
Kathy Gormley
Director of Educational Planning & Development
Ext. 114
kgormley@nyahsa.org
Works in conjunction with membership to develop educational conferences such as the annual Spring Institute, directors of nursing services and housing professionals conferences; serves as staff liaison to Education Advisory Committee and other long term care organizations in the development of cooperative educational programs; researches and implements alternative methods of providing educational opportunities to the NYAHSA membership.
Director of Educational Planning & Development
Ext. 114
kgormley@nyahsa.org
Works in conjunction with membership to develop educational conferences such as the annual Spring Institute, directors of nursing services and housing professionals conferences; serves as staff liaison to Education Advisory Committee and other long term care organizations in the development of cooperative educational programs; researches and implements alternative methods of providing educational opportunities to the NYAHSA membership.
Tedi DeMartino
Associate Director of Educational Planning & Development
Ext. 117
tdemartino@nyahsa.org
Works in conjunction with membership to develop educational conferences for various long term care professionals such as directors of social work, adult day care professionals, recreation and activity professionals, and rehabilitation professionals; handles membership needs assessment; develops and implements topical conferences such as assisted living and sub-acute care.
Associate Director of Educational Planning & Development
Ext. 117
tdemartino@nyahsa.org
Works in conjunction with membership to develop educational conferences for various long term care professionals such as directors of social work, adult day care professionals, recreation and activity professionals, and rehabilitation professionals; handles membership needs assessment; develops and implements topical conferences such as assisted living and sub-acute care.
Kathy Burke
Education Assistant/Registrar
Ext. 138
kburke@nyahsa.org
Provides administrative support to educational planning and development staff and fiscal manager; processes seminar and conference registrations; provides customer service and follow-up for registrations; monitors the FLTC Web site.
Education Assistant/Registrar
Ext. 138
kburke@nyahsa.org
Provides administrative support to educational planning and development staff and fiscal manager; processes seminar and conference registrations; provides customer service and follow-up for registrations; monitors the FLTC Web site.
Donna Conroy
Education & Accreditation Admin.
Ext. 111
dconroy@nyahsa.org
Organizes and coordinates logistical requirements for conferences/seminars, including speaker contact; manages the pre-application and post-distribution accreditation process and maintains CEU files for licensed nursing home administrators attending NYAHSA/FLTC educational programs; acts as recording secretary for Education Advisory Subcommittee.
Education & Accreditation Admin.
Ext. 111
dconroy@nyahsa.org
Organizes and coordinates logistical requirements for conferences/seminars, including speaker contact; manages the pre-application and post-distribution accreditation process and maintains CEU files for licensed nursing home administrators attending NYAHSA/FLTC educational programs; acts as recording secretary for Education Advisory Subcommittee.
Cindy Wayman
Education Coordinator
Ext. 115
cwayman@nyahsa.org
Develops and executes all regional seminars, such as the Financial Managers Conference; handles all exhibit, sponsorship and advertising aspects of the Spring Institute, Directors of Nursing Services Conference and Financial Managers Conference; performs desktop publishing for the education division.
Education Coordinator
Ext. 115
cwayman@nyahsa.org
Develops and executes all regional seminars, such as the Financial Managers Conference; handles all exhibit, sponsorship and advertising aspects of the Spring Institute, Directors of Nursing Services Conference and Financial Managers Conference; performs desktop publishing for the education division.
FLTC Research Division
Carol Hegeman
Director of Research
Ext. 125
chegeman@nyahsa.org
Conceptualizes and writes research grants to study topics relating to issues focusing on aging and continuing care; manages research projects and issues reports; serves as liaison with funding organizations; researches potential funding sources; produces educational manuals based on research projects; works with advisory board to identify future research topics; conducts training on research findings.
Director of Research
Ext. 125
chegeman@nyahsa.org
Conceptualizes and writes research grants to study topics relating to issues focusing on aging and continuing care; manages research projects and issues reports; serves as liaison with funding organizations; researches potential funding sources; produces educational manuals based on research projects; works with advisory board to identify future research topics; conducts training on research findings.
Debi Hoskinson
Sr. Research & Projects Coordinator
Ext. 143
dhoskinson@nyahsa.org
Assists director of research in grant management, grant operations, coordinating diverse projects and assisting in grant development.
Sr. Research & Projects Coordinator
Ext. 143
dhoskinson@nyahsa.org
Assists director of research in grant management, grant operations, coordinating diverse projects and assisting in grant development.