PLATTSBURGH - Key Persons
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- Benefits & Leave Coordinator
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
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- Senior Financial Aid Advisor
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- Administrative Assistant I
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- Administrative Assistant I
Ashley McCarthy '20 was determined not to let finances interfere with her continued studies so that she could grow in a career she was already passionate about. As a first-generation college student, she turned to her advisors at SUNY Adirondack to help her explore options that financially made sense, which led her to complete her bachelor's degree in psychology at SUNY Plattsburgh's branch campus. After graduating in 2020 Ashley was promoted to assistant coordinator of Housing First at Ascend Mental Wellness and a year later was promoted again to residential coordinator. By helping clients find housing and be able to age in place, Ashley helps clients build a solid foundation from which to increase their quality of life. Ashley shares, "I will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field while obtaining my degree in psychology."
Her advice to students: "Put in the hard work and dedication today for a brighter future. Regardless of how you define success, it requires sacrifice and self determination. Learning self-discipline is key, however above all, don't ever give up on yourself."
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- Chairman of the Curricula & Programs Committee
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
- General Education Committee Chair
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- Clinical Director of Northern Regional Services at Kee
Brandon Barton '12 G'14 is the clinical director of Northern Regional Services at Kee to Independent Growth, is a licensed mental health counselor in NYS, and is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Brandon conducted research in several studies during his graduate studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, including the experiences of minority women immigrants in Canada and adult experiences of gender-based violence. While enrolled at the Queensbury campus, Brandon explored the impact of life defeat and victory on mood and attachment patterns under the tutelage of Dr. Sturman. Brandon fervently supports the advancement of behavioral health and believes that all individuals deserve quality care, most especially vulnerable populations who lack access to basic services. In his downtime, Brandon enjoys hiking with his rescue dog Jack, a good Netflix binge, balloon chasing, pickle ball and spending time with family and friends.
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Faculty Senate Chair & Associate Professor of Digital Media Production 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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- Counselor With Northern Rivers
Brittany Shufelt '21 is an employment counselor with Northern Rivers: Unlimited Potential, located in Saratoga Springs. In her dynamic role, she helps individuals with the gamut of career needs, including job searching, resume building, interview prep, and even on-site job counseling should clients elect. Brittany finds her role very fulfilling. She shares "some people have struggled finding jobs and when I step in and help them get one seeing the smile on their faces is what makes the job worthwhile." Prior, Brittany worked with homeless youth as a Youth Care Worker at the Wait House.
Her advice to students: "Don't be afraid to ask your professors for help. They are there to guide you along the way and want to see you succeed just as much as you want to succeed. "
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Secretary of the Executive Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Courtney Oswald '16 has worked as a child welfare caseworker in Preventive Services for the Warren County Dept. of Social Services for the last six years. In this role, she works in conjunction with the Queensbury School District to provide services directly to students during the school day. In addition to assisting in investigative reports of abuse and neglect, Courtney provides support to parents and children who have been impacted by mental health and substance abuse and helps families who are struggling financially to navigate the welfare system. Courtney shares her Saratoga home with her fur babies, Roxy and Bentley. In her downtime she loves to craft, is addicted to bingo, and contemplates a side business in catering to provide an outlet for her love of cooking. Her time at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury gave her a strong foundation in both criminal justice and psychology that she applies to her work, whether navigating and understanding the legal system or providing trauma-informed care to clients. During her senior year, Courtney temporarily lost her eyesight. Reflecting back, she shares, "I couldn't be more grateful to professor Mark Beaulieu for helping me through some of the worst weeks of my life while I recovered. I could barely see the board and wanted to give up each day, yet he continued to encourage me to push through - and that speaks to the quality of the staff at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury."
Her advice to students: "Never give up on your education, even when it seems like life is throwing every possible obstacle in the way of that diploma. In the end, perseverance will help you through many of life's sticky situations. No one can take away your education, so keep fighting for it!"
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
Clinical interests: Patient education, outreach and primary prevention with focus interests in concussion, orthopedics and wilderness emergency medicine.
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- Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
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- College Physician
- College Physician / Education, Residencies & Certifications / Education
- Student Health & Counseling Center Staff
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Director
- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
- Professor
Jessamyn Neuhaus is available for a limited number of individual class visits and instructor/department consultations. Please note that the purpose of these consultations is solely pedagogical development and self-efficacy. The CTE does not provide letters of recommendation or reference. All consultations are strictly confidential.
Jessamyn Neuhaus is a professor of U.S. history and popular culture at SUNY Plattsburgh and has been an a teacher in higher education for over 20 years. She is the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and author of Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to be Effective Teachers and editor of Picture a Professor: Interrupting Biases about Faculty and Increasing Student Learning, both published in the West Virginia University Press series, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. In addition to two historical monographs, Jessamyn has published pedagogical, historical and cultural studies research in numerous anthologies and journals and is editor of Teaching History: A Journal of Methods and regularly gives public presentations and workshops on teaching. She served as the SUNY Plattsburgh Center for Teaching Excellence interim director from Fall 2020 through Spring 2022 and assumed the full-time permanent director position in June 2022. An advocate for scholarship of teaching and learning that celebrates infinite diversity in infinite combinations, Jessamyn's mission as an educational developer is to help faculty nerd out about teaching and to use their big smart brains for increasing pedagogical self-efficacy. Visit her website geekypedagogy.com.
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- Director of the Institute for Ethics
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Assistant Director of Communications
Felicia Krieg has worked at SUNY Plattsburgh since 2015 and has experience in communications, marketing, photography and social media. Felicia was a staff writer at The Press-Republican newspaper for several years after graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh with a degree in English literature and journalism. During her time as a reporter, Felicia received awards in investigative reporting, community service reporting and breaking news coverage from the New York State Associated Press Organization and the New York News Publishers Association.
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Associate Director of Communications
Gerianne is an award-winning reporter, writer, editor and photographer who honed her craft during an 11-year tenure at the Press-Republican in Plattsburgh. She joined the staff at SUNY Plattsburgh in what was then called College Relations in 1996. Over the years here, she has covered four presidents, written hundreds of stories and taken hundreds of photos. She was the original editor of Plattsburgh Magazine. Gerianne holds a degree in newspaper journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
Hannah is an accomplished graphic designer who refined her skills at SUNY Plattsburgh, where she studied digital media production and graphic design. She has expertise in graphic design, digital art, color theory, social media marketing and brand identity. Hannah's primary focus is to drive the university's four key pillars of growing and stabilizing enrollment, strengthening student success, prioritizing equity and inclusion and engaging the North Country region. She achieves this by leading graphic design initiatives, coordinating creative materials, assisting with engagement strategies that include consistent and targeted implementation of social media to build the university brand and tell the campus story - which includes the branch campus and online learners - and delivering high-level, holistic campus branding and messaging.
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- Per Diem Physician
- Student Health & Counseling Center Staff
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- Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
With over two decades of experience in communications and executive leadership, Heather currently directs university-wide communications and marketing initiatives while leading a diverse team of website, recruitment, communications, graphic design and branding professionals. Her strategic approach aligns communication strategies with organizational goals while fostering brand awareness and driving recruitment success. Prior to her role at SUNY Plattsburgh, Heather served for 20 years at the New York State Governor's Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, where she led training, policy and communication efforts to increase national and statewide support for and awareness of domestic violence services and resources. Heather's background encompasses team leadership, collaboration with senior executives and navigating complex organizational structures. She holds a Master of Fine Art from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Plattsburgh with certifications in national leadership development training and mediation and conflict resolution.
Hunter is a dynamic multimedia professional who holds a bachelor's degree in digital media production from SUNY Plattsburgh. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, his expertise lies in video production and photography. Hunter's educational journey and prior professional experiences provided a comprehensive foundation in digital media, laying the groundwork for his expertise. Focused on the institution's strategic pillars of growing and stabilizing enrollment, strengthening student success, prioritizing equity and inclusion and engaging the North Country region, Hunter envisions applying his multimedia skills to contribute significantly to the achievement of these goals.
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
- Student Life Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Per Diem Registered Nurse
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Tuition & Residency Officer
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- Associate Director of Student Recruitment Marketing
Jessica earned her degree in communications studies with a minor in business communications at SUNY Oneonta. Jessica focuses on the college's four strategic pillars of growing and stabilizing enrollment, strengthening student success, prioritizing equity and inclusion and engaging the North Country region by coordinating all campus student recruitment marketing efforts.
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Chairman of the Academic Policies Committee
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Academic Policies Committee Chair
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- General Education Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Chairman of the Curricula & Programs Committee
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Curricula & Programs Committee Chair
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- Interim Director of Student Financial Services
Kiersten DeCanio ‘21 serves as district office manager for New York state assemblyman Matt Simpson. A graduate of SUNY Adirondack (2019) and SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury (2021), Kiersten earned associate and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. During her time in college, Kiersten was involved in many organizations and leadership roles on campus including Student Senate, College Activity Board, Faculty Student Association, Plattsburgh Activity Committee and more. During her senior year, Kiersten began working for assemblyman Matt Simpson and has been employed in his office for almost three years. Some of her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, rollerblading, and traveling!
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Finance
- Operations Administrator
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- Business & Collections Officer
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
- Interim Chair, Campus Committee for Environmental Responsibility 219 Ward Hall 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
Beckie has been with study abroad and exchanges since August 2005. She holds an associate degree in business administration from Clinton Community College and is currently working toward her bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Beckie has visited many places and enjoys being part of helping students on their journey to study abroad. Personally, Beckie enjoys being a mom, photography, swimming, and traveling.
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
- Coordinator of Study Away
Cathy serves all three areas of GEO as our office assistant, and she is likely to be one of the first friendly faces you meet when you come to our office. She joined GEO in 2022 after working on campus in the Mail Room starting in 2016. Cathy grew up locally in Redford, N.Y. A fun fact about her is that she has a twin sister who looks just like her!
Cathy has spent time traveling in the U.S., including as far away as Montana. She dreams of traveling to see Europe. One of her favorite things to do in her free time is to spend it with her darling two-year old granddaughter
Kate is the interim International Students Services Coordinator. In her normal role, she serves as teh International Admisions Advisor. She has a wealth of experience to help you keep in good status with immigration an d navigate teh university.
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Writing across the Curriculum Chair
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Additional Member
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- Medical Technologist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
- Per Diem Physician
- Per Diem Registered Nurse
Clinical interests: Disease prevention, plant-based nutrition, benefits of meditation and mindfulness
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Additional Member
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Presiding Officer
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Associate Director of Web Strategy
Sarah earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Administration and Leadership from SUNY Plattsburgh and B.F.A. in painting at the College for Creative Studies, as well as certificates from UCLA and NYU in graphic design, animation and digital movies. Sarah manages the college website and provides our overall web strategy. She also provides analytics insight and reporting. Sarah can work with you to create the best user experience for your visitors and structure your information to meet your goals and reach your audience.
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- Director & Health Benefits Administrator
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- Registered Nurse
- Student Health & Counseling Center Staff
I came to the North Country because of my love for the great outdoors. I hold bachelor degrees in both nursing and psychology and have worked in various clinical settings ranging from primary care to emergency care. I started the medical program for the first inpatient drug and detox facility in Clinton County.
If I'm not outside or gardening, I'm most likely reading something science related. My clinical interests are in emergency care and patient education.
Education
B.S. in Nursing from Western Governors University
B.A. in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz
A.S. in Nursing from SUNY Rockland Community College
Clinical interests: Emergency care, trauma, pediatrics, patient teaching and education
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- Member of the Academic Policies Committee
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Chairman of the Resources & Planning Committee
- Student Life Committee Chair
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Bylaws Officer
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- Director of ITS, Chief Information Officer 215 Feinberg Library 2 Draper Avenue Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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- Member of the Resources & Planning Committee
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- Office Assistant
- Recruitment and Appointment ( Classified )
Tracy Canaday '14 secured employment with the Rensselaer County DA's office as the county re-entry task force coordinator in 2014. After completing the National Institute of Corrections Workforce Development Specialist Training, Tracy facilitated Ready, Set, Work Groups for those returning to the workforce from state incarceration. In 2017, Tracy transitioned to the position of offender rehabilitation counselor in the NYS Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision at Coxsackie Correctional Facility and a promotion in 2018 led to the job of an assistant re-entry manager for the entire Hudson Valley region. She has presented on panels for the Dept. of Criminal Justice Services, American Parole and Probation Association, and the American Correctional Association. In addition to recognition for her talks on staff wellness, Tracy is an active member of Women in Corrections, Minority in Corrections as well as the American Correctional Association. Tracy attributes the amazing faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury for pushing her and helping her grow professionally and find her passion. She is thankful for the flexibility of the program and the impact it has had on her professional success.
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- Labor Relations Specialist
Virginia earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh. She also holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University with a concentration in archives and records administration. Virginia works with academic departments and campus offices to ensure that our web pages are up-to-date while ensuring accessibility and branding compliance. Prior to joining the SUNY Plattsburgh marketing department in 2020, Virginia worked in nonprofit leadership and in the private sector as a small business owner and manager.
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- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Chairman of the Resources & Planning Committee
- Resources and Planning Committee Chair
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Supervisor of Faculty Elections
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- Member of the Curricula & Programs Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee