2026-2027 NYAAE executive council

Julia Hudyncia-Davis, President President Elect - June 2027
Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville

Renee Johnson, Past President
Oxford Academy and Central School

Chelsey Mahany, Secretary
Groton Jr/Sr High School

Mandi Millen, Finance Chair
Cazenovia Central School 

Committee Chairs:

Carol Wright, Member Experience
Canton Central School District

Johanna Bossard, Advocacy
Hamilton Jr/Sr High School

Melvin Phelps, Teacher Recruitment, Retention & Recognition
Lowville Academy

Megan Friscia, Professional Development
Marathon Central School District

Regional Representatives:

Eastern: Emily Anderson, DCMO Boces

Central: Amber Bornt, Cato-Meridian School District

Western: Mary Coolbaugh, Marcus Whitman High School

Other Voting Organization Representatives:

Morgan Craven, Pre-Service Rep
Jon Clayson, NYAAE Foundation Rep  
Vicky Gregory, RAENY Rep
Kelli Grab, NY State Education Department Rep
Jan Woodworth, Postsecondary Rep, SUNY Oswego
Roger Barkman, NY FFA Alumni Rep

Ex-Officio, Non-Voting Members:

Agricultural Education Outreach Specialists
Executive Director
NYSACTE Board Representatives
Professional Development Director
State FFA Advisor
State FFA Director
Alfred, Cobleskill, Cornell, Morrisville & Oswego Reps
Collegiate institutions approved by the NYAAE board