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Committees

Committees are critical to the functioning and success of the organization. Each committee has two co-chairs that lead their respective committee’s work. Committee Co-Chairs are appointed by the President for three-year terms, or to complete the remainder of a term that has been vacated. Committee Co-Chairs attend the two leadership retreats, in July and December, but do not participate in the formal Executive Board meetings, as they are non-voting members of the Board. Click the links below to learn about the various committees’ work, meet the Co-Chairs, and see the committee members. If you would like to participate in a particular committee, fill out this form or reach out to one of the Co-Chairs to express your interest.

Camp College Committee

Co Chairs

 

Devin Hott (Term 2025-2028)
Assistant Director of Admissions
Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

Tiarah Vergara (Term 2026-2029)
Project Manager, CUNY Financial Aid Support Team (FAST)
CUNY K16 Initiatives

camp.college@nysacac.org
www.nysacac.org/camp-college

Charge

The charge of the Camp College Committee is to support NYSACAC in promoting inclusion, access and success in post-secondary education for students through participation in college preparatory camps. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Subcommittees and Responsibilities

College Fair: This sub-committee will organize, advertise, and collect funds for the fairs during both camps.
Communications and Data: This sub-committee will create or update all letters and flyers needed for Camp College. It will also manage our email, Facebook and Twitter accounts and create door decorations. They will also create, distribute, and college data for post-camp surveys for students and mentors.
Training & Curriculum: This sub-committee will be responsible for the workshops and the updating of the book.
Donations, Grants, and Fundraising: This sub-committee will help us raise money and collect items for camp, including grant writing, outreach to companies for donations, outreach to NYSACAC for college donations and sponsorships, ribbon selling, raffles, and brainstorming.

CBO and Opportunity Program Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Sihaya Moraleda (Term 2024-2027) 
Assistant Director, Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement
Ithaca College

 

 

Alex Ruiz Jr. (Term 2025-2028) 
Postsecondary Success Coordinator
Dream Charter School

cbo@nysacac.org
To get in touch with CBOs across New York State, see our directory located here.

Committee Members

Angelique Figueroa
Director of College Counseling
Student Leadership Network

Austin Rivera
Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment 
Bronx Community College

Bill Short
Director of HEOP
St. Lawrence University

Ariana Blasone
Senior College Success Advisor
Bottom Line

Daniel Mendoza
Student Success Advocate & Leader
Henry Street Settlement

Erin Colvin
Assistant Director of HEOP
St. Lawrence University

Charge

 

The charge of this committee is to provide programming and outreach to members and their students. The co-chairs serve as the primary representatives for CBO and Opportunity Program counselors throughout New York State. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

College Fair Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Dan Kuhlman, MA, CSAEd-HRL (Term 2025-2027) 

Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Northeastern University - New York City

 

 

Mike White (Term 2026-2029)

School Counselor
East Syracuse Minoa High School

membership@nysacac.org

Membership Relations Committee Members

TBD

Charge

The charge of the Membership Relations Committee is to recruit, enroll, and track NYSACAC members, as well as publish the information through a directory. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Finance Committee

Members

  • Past-President, David Follick, Nassau Community College, 25-26
  • President, Lauren Sangimino, SUNY Stony Brook University, 25-26
  • President-Elect, Haniya Mee, Oakwood Friends School, 25-26
  • Executive Director, Kathleen McArthur, NYSACAC, 25-26
  • VP for Finance & Committee Chair, Robert Oliva, St. Francis College, 25-28
  • VP for Finance-Elect, Pending Election, 26-27
  • Secretary, Bryan Rothstein, Hofstra University, 25-27
  • College Representation, Colette Montgomery, LeMoyne College, 25-27
  • College Representation, Anna Ragno, Vaughn College of Aeronautics, New York, 24-26
  • Secondary Representation, Maria Jose Lascarro, Student Leadership Network, 25-27
  • Secondary Representation, Tylar Anderson, Bethlehem High School, 25-26
  • Secondary Representation, Sheryl Kavanagh, Grand Island High School, 25-27
 

Contact: vp.finance@nysacac.org

Charge

The Finance Committee reviews the income, expenses, and budget for the association under the leadership of the Vice President for Finance as Chair of the committee. A summary of the committee’s responsibilities is listed in the Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual.

Government Relations Committee (Legislative Advocacy)

Co-Chairs

 

 

Danielle (Danny) Robinson (Term 2026-2029) 
Dean of Admissions
SUNY Maritime College

 

 

LaKisha Williams (Term 2025-2028) 
Director
Goddard Riverside

Check out our pages for more information!

Committee Members

Luis Barcelo - Pelham Memorial High School
Melissa Clarke - uAspire
Karen Archibee - SUNY Oswego
Danielle Insel - Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
Jackie Mandart - Vassar College
Estrella Redondo - CUNY
Danny Robinson - SUNY Maritime College
Thomas Shea - New York Institute of Technology
Peggy Yannas - Pegasus Educational Advisors

Contact: government.relations@nysacac.org

Charge

The charge of the Government Relations Committee is to support NYSACAC in promoting access in post-secondary education through participation in legislative activities. Members must be knowledgeable regarding such issues and must educate the organization as well as communicate the importance of being proactive in this arena. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Media and Marketing Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Jodi Allen (Term 2026-2029)     
Wellness Counselor
York Preparatory School

 

 

Brian Gleitsmann (Term 2025-2028)     
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Utica University

marketing@nysacac.org

Media & Marketing Resources

Charge

The charge of the Media and Marketing Committee is to promote awareness of NYSACAC and assist other committees with communications and public relations techniques. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Membership Relations Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Rob Bornn (Term 2026-2029)
Admission Counselor
Marist University

 

 

Alyssa Krawczyk (Term 2023-2027)
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
St. Bonaventure University

membership@nysacac.org

Membership Relations Committee Members

TBD

Charge

The charge of the Membership Relations Committee is to recruit, enroll, and track NYSACAC members, as well as publish the information through a directory. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Newsletter Committee

Co-Chairs

Amanda Madenberg (Term 2026-2029)
Director of College Counseling and Postsecondary Planning
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies

 

 
Makenna Youngs (Term 2025-2028)
Senior Admissions Counselor
SUNY Geneseo

newsletter@nysacac.org

Committee Members

Nicole Radassao
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
Marist University

Cristina Rivas-Laline 
School Counselor
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School

Charge

The charge of the Newsletter Committee is to produce quarterly newsletters posted to the NYSACAC website annually. The NYSACAC Newsletter contains information that reflects the issues and needs of high school and college counselors. Its purpose is to disseminate important information to NYSACAC members, to facilitate ongoing interaction between members, and to provide a forum to share ideas, research, and insights. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Nominating Committee

Committee Members

NameInstitutionTerm of Service
Dave Follick*Nassau Community College2025-2028  
(Chair 2025-2026)
Heidi Green*Fayetteville-Manlius High School2024-2027
Angela Herrera-CanfieldCornell University2024-2027
John YoungMcQuaid Jesuit High School2024-2027
Victoria CoyneGrand Island High School2023-2026
Luis BarcelloPelham Memorial High School2025-2026 (Replacement for Darnell Douglas 23-25, resigned)
Chris Doyle*Marist College2023-2026
Sarah IrelandSkidmore College2023-2026
Mike McGwinRochester Institute of Technology2023-2026
Robert RobinsonBlack Girls Code/CBO2025-2028
Stacy LedermannSt. John Fisher University2025-2028

*previously served in the NYSACAC Presidents' cycle

Contact: nominating@nysacac.org

The Nominating Committee reviews the nominees for open elected positions each year and presents the yearly slate for annual elections.  The committee also reviews and selects eligible nominees for annual awards. A summary of the committee’s responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Professional Development Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Colette Montgomery (Term 2026-2029)

Director of First Year Admission
Le Moyne College

 

 

Anna Ragno (Term 2024-2027) 
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Vaughn College, New York

Professional.Development@nysacac.org

Charge

The charge of the Professional Development Committee is to develop regional forums for professional issues and trends. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Scholarship Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Annemarie Cervoni (Term 2024-2027) 
School Counselor
Orchard Park High School

 

 

Lisa Searle (Term 2025-2028) 
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Advising
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

scholarship@nysacac.org

Committee Members

Tammy Bluewolf-Kennedy
Assistant Director, Partnership Programs and Indigenous Recruitment, Native American Liaison
Syracuse University

Victoria Coyne
School Counselor
Grand Island High School

Kate Gildard
Senior Associate Director
Marist University

Joseph Izzo
School Counselor
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School

Robert Kaercher
College and Career Counselor
Byron-Bergan Junior/Senior High School

Anthony Rinaldi
Associate Director of Admission
Ohio Wesleyan University

Charge

The charge of the Scholarship Committee is to oversee the annual scholarship and to ensure the timely and fair disposition of scholarship funds.  The committee is charged with publicizing and soliciting applications and making decisions based on the applicants’ responses.  It is also the responsibility of the committee to distribute the scholarship(s) and follow up with recipient(s) to ensure the scholarship(s) awarded is received. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

School-College-CBO Relations Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Erica Black (Term 2024-2027) 
Director of Graduate & Transfer Admissions
SUNY Geneseo

 

 

Bob Herr (Term 2025-2028) 
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Caldwell University

School.College.Relations@nysacac.org

Charge

This committee will facilitate the relationship and dialogue between secondary school, community-based organization, and college admission professionals. The focus of the committee is to encourage robust participation in professional development activities sponsored by NYSACAC. As part of an ongoing effort, the committee will promote the benefits of NYSACAC membership to all eligible professionals as well as to emerging members via graduate school counseling and higher education programs in New York State. The committee will work collaboratively with all committees, particularly Professional Development and Membership Relations, to meet NYSACAC organizational goals.

Summer Institute Committee

Co-Chairs

 
Stacy Ledermann (Term 2023-2026)

Assistant Vice President of Admissions
St. John Fisher University

 

 

Greg Wasserman (Term 2026-2028) 
Director of Guidance and Support Services
Plainedge Union Free School District

Verdel Jones

Summer.Institute@nysacac.org

Charge

The charge of the Summer Institute Committee is to provide an educational forum for new school counselors, college counselors and college admissions counselors. The Institute is an intensive, experiential based program that brings new and experienced counselors together with seasoned mentors to grapple with a wide range of admissions counseling issues. Through lectures, workshops, case studies, round table discussions and mentor group meetings, participants share expertise, develop creative approaches to challenges and tackle ethical issues. The Institute is managed and executed through the volunteer efforts of a dedicated Planning Team, which includes Co-Chairs (2), Curriculum Director, Onsite Coordinator, Publicity Director, and Lead Mentor. A summary of the committee’s responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Technology Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Kate Gildard (Term 2025-2028)
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Marist University

 

 

Christina Lofaso (Term 2024-2027)
Associate Director of Admissions & EOP Coordinator
Stony Brook University

technology@nysacac.org

Charge

The charge of the Technology Committee is to manage the NYSACAC website, help maximize communication and service to various constituencies, and identify and implement new ways to use technology in support of other committees. A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.

Winter Institute Committee

Co-Chairs

 

Nicole Radassao (Term 2024-2027) 
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Marist University

 

 

Anthony Rinaldi (Term 2025-2028) 
Associate Director of Admissions
Ohio Wesleyan University

winter.institute@nysacac.org

Charge

The charge of the Winter Institute Committee is to provide an educational forum for new school counselors, college counselors and college admissions counselors. The Institute is a one day intensive program that brings new admissions professionals together for networking and discussion with seasoned professionals. Through lectures, workshops, and round table discussions, the mentors guide discussions with the participants and share their expertise to provide a foundation of knowledge in topics that touch on all aspects of our profession. The one day professional development event is designed to complement other NYSACAC opportunities (such as Summer Institute) and provide another opportunity to support new school counseling and admissions professionals and assist with building support networks.  A summary of co-chair responsibilities is listed in the NYSACAC Policies and Procedures Manual.