2025-2026 NYAAE executive council
Julia Hudyncia-Davis, President Elect
Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville
Renee Johnson, President
Oxford Academy and Central School
Chelsey Mahany, Secretary
Groton Jr/Sr High School
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: Stephanie Rhoades
Pine Plains High School
Central: Jen Phelps
Carthage Central School District
Western: Mary Coolbaugh
Marcus Whitman High School
Other Voting Organization Representatives:
Triana Burgos Farnan, 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