Affiliates are geographical chapters of NYSAWA, comprised of regional members working together in their communities to advance women and men in education. They achieve this by providing support, networking opportunities, and professional development for women in educational leadership positions in their local areas.
Affiliate leaders work closely with the NYSAWA board to plan and hold events and develop strategic alliances with education organizations across the state.
Being involved in your local affiliate is a great way to make connections, meet new friends, discover new career possibilities, and stay up to date with the ever-changing education industry.
Members of NYSAWA are welcome to attend any affiliate event of their choosing, regardless of where they live or work. By attending events hosted by different affiliate chapters, members can gain new perspectives, learn about different experiences, and expand their networks.
We believe that this openness and inclusivity are crucial to the success of NYSAWA and our mission to support and empower women in educational leadership positions. By providing a variety of resources and opportunities for our members, we hope to create a strong and supportive community that can make a significant impact in the field of education.
Affiliate regions and leaders
Jump to a region: Capital Region | Central New York | Long Island | Lower Hudson Valley | Mid-Hudson Valley | New York City | North Country | Rochester, Finger Lakes | Southern Tier | Western New York
NYSAWA members who are interested in establishing an affiliate in a different geographic region should contact nysawa@nysawa.org.
Capital Region
Kelly Masline, Director of Educational Support Services, Capital Region BOCES
Rebecca Carman, Director of Policy and Community Development, Shenendehowa Central School District
Alicia D. Koster, Superintendent of Schools, Greater Johnstown
Dana Ziegler, Executive Director of K-8 Education, Liverpool Central School District
Kathryn Daughton, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum,
Instruction and Assessment, Fayetteville-Manlius Central Schools
Krissy Purcell, Director, CNY/OC Teacher Center
Lauren Massa, Elementary Principal, Marcellus Central Schools
Long Island
Dr. Laura Feijoo, Retired Superintendent, Educational Consultant
Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Bay Shore Union Free School District
Lower Hudson Valley
Dr. Melissa Szymanski, Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction, Hastings on Hudson
Dr. Claire Comerford, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Pelham Central Schools
Mid-Hudson Valley
Crystal Sessoms-Wiggins, Elementary Principal; Beacon City School District
Dr. Heather Chadwell Dennis, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services, Beacon City School District
Dr. Sagrario Rudecindo-O’Neill, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Support, Beacon City School District
Kristen Fischetti, Elementary Principal, Pine Plains School District
Lisa Wiles, Superintendent, Ellenville School District
Kelly White, Deputy Superintendent, Ellenville School District
New York City
Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, Superintendent, Port Chester Schools
Cynthia Felix Jeffers, NYC Public Schools Educational Administrator
Deanna James-Hughes, Director of Student Services, Hudson City School District
Marisol Lockhart, Principal, NYC Public Schools
Desiree LaFontaine, Principal, NYC Public Schools
Brett Roer, CEO/Founder, Amplify & Elevate Innovation
North Country
Amy Campbell, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Champlain Valley Educational Services
Lori Tourville, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction & Instructional Support, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
Megan Foster-Trimm, Superintendent, Hermon-DeKalb Central School
Rochester, Finger Lakes
Sarah Callahan, Director of Professional Learning and Data Coordination,
Canandaigua City School District
Kerri Levine, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Avon Central School District
Kas Wheeler, Director Shared Services and Special Programs, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
Southern Tier
Amanda Hoover, Mental Health Coordinator, DCMO BOCES
Rebecca Stone, District Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES
Lily Talcott, District Superintendent, TST BOCES
Western New York
Jennifer L. Clark-Saboda, Ph.D., Director of Professional Learning and Curriculum Development, Erie 2 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Betsy DiCanlo, Director of Special Education, Orchard Park
Dr. Elizabeth Freas, Independent