2020-2021 Committee Members
Membership
Goals: Recruit, Engage, Retain!
Chair: Liz Mancini, Association Manager, Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
Vice-Chair: Samantha Vivirito, Executive Meeting Manager, Turning Stone Resort Casino
Melissa Burke, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Michele Endries, Senior Sales Manager, Discover Albany
Angela Kelly, CMP, Marketing & Communications, National Association for Pupil Transportation
Board Liaison: Tim Atkinson, Executive Director, New York State Veterinary Medical Society
Program
Goals: Create a vibrant, relevant learning community, develop cutting edge, timely content & strategy.
Chair: Addy Waldie, CMP, Director of Development & Marketing, Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc.
Vice-Chair: Donna Stelling-Gurnett, President/CEO, Association of Proprietary Colleges
Tracey Burkey, CDME, Director of Sales, Visit Finger Lakes
Colleen Earley, Sales Manager, Saratoga Arms
Mary Jo Janis, Vice President/Convention Sales and Services, Discover Saratoga
Erica Lavigne, Director of Meeting Services, ACEC New York
Kathy Gormley, CMP, Director of Conference Management, LeadingAge New York
Jamilynne Myers, Program Director, ANA-NYS
Victoria Palasieski, CMP, Association Manager, Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
Board Liaisons: Lindsay Miller, MPH, Executive Director, New York Association on Independent Living and Jeremy Johannesen, CAE, Executive Director, New York Library Association
Trade Show
Goals: Evaluate the 2020 program and prepare for 2021.
Susan Baker, Director of Sales, Saratoga City Center
Gina Calisi, Manager, Convention Sales, Visit Binghamton
Jay Cloutier, Director of Sales, Discover Albany
Beth Gould, Association Manager, Park Strategies
Jerry Keohane, Director of Association Sales, Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM, Director of Sales, Albany Capital Center
Kim Ryan, Education & Membership Coordinator, Hospice & Palliative Care Association of NYS
Alex Tancredi, Business Development Associate, Overit
Amanda Grace Wing, Deputy Director, NYS Association of School Business Officials
Board Liaison: Adam Jacobson, Director of Sales, Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center
Strategic Partnership, Marketing, and Engagement
Goals: Expand partnership opportunities and sponsor network. Design sponsorship packages around special programs and events. Explore new avenues to secure advertising revenue. Enhance the visibility of ESSAE through media and communications. Promote association events and benefits. Assist with packaging all society efforts.
Chair: Natasha Burns, Director of Marketing & Communication, ACEC-New York
Vice-Chair: OPEN
Ali Bullis, Association Manager, Capitol Hill Management Services
Shakira Hernandez, Communications, ANA-NYS
Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM, Director of Sales, Albany Capital Center
Beth Mahar, Executive Director, Bleeding Disorders Association of Northeastern New York
Ashleigh Roche, Membership Coordinator, NYS School Nutrition Association
Rebecca Sheehan, Professional Development Manager, Association of School Business Officials of New York
Alex Tancredi, Business Development, Overit
Board Liaison: Meagan Bowker, CAE, Section Head & Senior Association Manager, Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
Government Affairs
Goals: Monitor legislation and inform members of pertinent issues affecting industry.
Chair: Megan Osika, Vice President, Park Strategies, LLC
Vice-Chair: OPEN
Mark Dorr, President, New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
Brian Buff, Vice President, Association Management Operations, Capitol Hill Management Services
Michael Burridge, Director of Government Affairs, AIA New York
Johnny Evers, Ph.D., Director of Government Affairs, The Business Council of NYS, Inc.
Kathy Febraio, CAE, President & CEO, NYS Association of Healthcare Providers
Randy L. McCullough, CAE, Deputy Executive Director, NYS Funeral Directors Association
Margaret Vandervort, Legislative Director & Business Manager, The Vandervort Group
Board Liaison: Ashley Ranslow, NY Assistant State Director, NFIB
Association Leadership Academy (ALA)
Goals: Design and implement the Association Leadership Academy
Chair: George Swain, M. Ed., CAE, Director for Evaluation and Professional Learning, NYS Association of Independent Schools
Mark Amodeo, Director of Board & Membership Relations, Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Tom Cote, MBA, CAE, Founder & President, NextGen Management Consulting, LLC
Jeremy Johannesen, CAE
Jennifer Martin, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, NYS School Nutrition Association
Mark Nelson, Ph.D., MBA, CAE, FASAE, Executive Director, MAC
Victoria Palasieski, CMP, Director of Association Management, Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.
Ashleigh Roche, Membership Coordinator, NYS School Nutrition Association
Jeanine Santelli, Ph.D., RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Executive Director, ANA-NY
ALA Advisor: Barbara Bradley, CAE (Retired)
Board Liaison: Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Executive Vice President, AIA New York State Inc.
Board Chair: Maura Ryan, Executive Director, NYGFOA
ESSAE Staff: Vanessa LaClair, CAE, CMP, Executive Director, ESSAE
CAE
Goals: Reach out to current and new CAEs to secure study group leaders and develop a comprehensive 2019-2020 Program.
Chair: Kristen Phillips, CAE, MPA, Director of Trustee Education, Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS) and Director, Community Health Policy, Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS)
Patti Dugan, CAE, NYS Farm Bureau
Jeremy Johannesen, CAE
Kristen Myers, CAE, Vice President of Member Services and Business Development, LeadingAge New York
Mark Nelson, Ph.D., CAE, Executive Director, MAC
George Swain, M. Ed., CAE, Director for Evaluation and Professional Learning, NYS Association of Independent Schools
Board Liaison: Georgi Ann Bailey, CAE, Executive Director, AIA New York State Inc.
Rita Lashway Scholarship
Goals: Market scholarship program and review applicants
Chair: Gina Mintzer, CMP, MHA, Executive Director, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and CVB
Vice-Chair: OPEN
Marissa Crary, Director of Marketing & Education, New York State Association of Health Care Providers
Rita Lashway, MBA, CAE (Retired)
Board Liaison: Jeanine Santelli, Ph.D., RN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Executive Director, ANA-NY
Awards Task Force
Goals: Review nominations/submissions and determine award recipients
Chair: Kim Hodge, National Sales Manager, The Sagamore Resort
Vice-Chair: Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM, General Manager, Albany Capital Center
Jennifer Bruce, CMP, Association & Meeting Management Consultant, CCi Consulting
Amber Carpenter, Managing Director, NYSAPLS, Inc.
Donna Denley, CAE, Director of Finance, NYS Academy of Family Physicians
Kathy Gormley, CMP, Director of Conference Management, LeadingAge New York
Debby Goedeke, Convention Services Manager | Albany Film Commissioner, Discover Albany
Linda Persico, CMP, Retired
Patricia Wood (retired)
Board Liaison: Gina Potfora, CMP, Vice President of Member Services, ACEC New York
Nomination & Leadership Development
Goals: The Nominating Committee members shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board annually. The Immediate Past Chair shall be the chair of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will collect, review, and submit a slate of nominees to the Society Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall serve in the year they are appointed. Develops a strategy for identifying members for leadership positions with the Society and preparing them to assume those roles.
Chair: Rita Ferris, President, Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Kathy Febraio, CAE, President & CEO, NYS Association of Healthcare Providers
Rebecca Flach, Executive Director, Hope Full Life Center, Inc.
Mary Jo Janis, Vice President/Convention Sales and Services, Discover Saratoga
Kim Keenan, Sales Operations Manager, Turning Stone Resort
Finance
Goals: Composed of seven members, with the Board Treasurer shall serving as chair, the committee shall: Review the financial status of the Society; Advise the Board of Directors regarding financial policies and financial positions; Prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
Chair: Jennifer Van Ort, Executive Director, NYS Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Jim Calvin, President, NY Association of Convenience Stores
Donna Denley, CAE, Director of Finance, NYS Academy of Family Physicians
Rita Ferris, President, Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Bob Schneider, CAE, CPA, Associate Executive Director & COO, NYS School Boards Association
Kyle Stewart, Executive Director, Alliance of New York State YMCAs
Audit Committee (Sub-Committee of Finance)
Goals: Oversees the annual audit of the Association's finances.
Suzanne Baker, CPA, CFO, The NYS Business Council
Rita Ferris, President, Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Bob Schneider, CAE, CPA, Executive Director, NYS School Boards Association
Donna Denley, CAE, Director of Finance, NYS Academy of Family Physicians
By-Laws Committee
Goals: The Bylaws Committee shall be composed of five members with the Vice-Chair serving as chair of the committee. The committee shall review and evaluate existing bylaws and consider proposals for changes submitted by members. The committee shall prepare the proposed amendments, appropriate language, for review by the Board of Directors and approval by the membership at the annual meeting.
Chair: Jeremy Johannesen, CAE
Jim Calvin, President, NY Association of Convenience Stores
Kathy Febraio, CAE, President & CEO, NYS Association of Healthcare Providers
Rita Ferris, President, Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
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