2025-2026 NYAAE executive council

Renee Johnson, President Julia Hudyncia, President-Elect
Oxford Academy and Central School Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville

Mandi Millen, Finance Chair Chelsey Mahany, Secretary
Cazenovia Central School Groton Jr/Sr High School

Committee Chairs:

Johanna Bossard, Advocacy Carol Wright, Member Experience
Hamilton Jr/Sr High School Canton Central School District

Megan Friscia, Professional Development Melvin Phelps, Teacher Recruitment,
Marathon Central School District Retention & Recognition
Lowville Academy & CSD
Regional Representatives:

Eastern: Stephanie Rhoades Central: Jen Phelps
Pine Plains High School 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
Seth Browe, 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