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COMMITTEES
NYSTAA relies on dedicated member committees to power our association. Together, these groups drive professional development, celebrate excellence, expand access to higher education, and connect transfer professionals statewide. Discover how our committees support our community and see where you can lend your voice.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Help design and deliver NYSTAA’s signature annual event! Committee members assist with planning the annual conference, reviewing session proposals, coordinating logistics, and ensuring an engaging and meaningful experience for all attendees.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
OUTREACH
Support NYSTAA’s storytelling and outreach! This committee oversees the association’s digital presence, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials, ensuring our messaging reflects the energy, expertise, and values of our members.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Make a difference in students’ lives! This committee reviews applications and selects recipients for NYSTAA’s student scholarships, helping to expand access and opportunity for transfer students statewide.
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT GRANTS COMMITTEE
Celebrate excellence across our community. Members of this committee manage the awards nomination and selection process, recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions that advance the mission of transfer student success.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES
Strengthen our professional network. Committee members recruit and welcome new members, support engagement opportunities, and help build a vibrant, connected, and inclusive NYSTAA community.
REGIONAL COMMITTEES
Regional Committees connect transfer professionals within specific areas of New York State. They foster collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen partnerships between two- and four-year institutions while encouraging local engagement within the NYSTAA community.
(See regional map below)
MEET THE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Committee Chairs play a vital role in advancing NYSTAA’s mission by leading initiatives that strengthen engagement, professional development, and organizational growth. Each Chair oversees their respective committee’s goals and activities, coordinates with the Executive Board, and encourages member participation throughout the year. Working collaboratively, the Committee Chairs ensure that NYSTAA’s programs, communications, awards, and events continue to serve the needs of the transfer community across New York State.
Conference Committee
Kira Love
Director of Transfer Student Engagement and Initiatives
University at Buffalo
Awards & Professional Development Committee
Michael Henningsen
Assistant Director for Transfer Year Success and Programming
Binghamton University
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Scholarship Committee
Tracey Iorio
Assistant Director, Upper-Class and Transfer Advising
Stony Brook University
Membership Committee
Marketing & Communications Committee
Allison D'Elia-Hall
allison.delia-hall@stonybrook.edu
Senior Staff Assistant for Enrollment Communications
Stony Brook University
Downstate Region Committee
Central Region Committee
Western Region Committee
Jeannette Delaney
delane11@canisius.edu
Associate Director/Transfer Counselor
Canisius University
kiragosh@buffalo.edu
Director of Transfer Student Engagement and Initiatives
University at Buffalo
Eastern Region Committee
VACANCY
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COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
​Get involved and make an impact! NYSTAA thrives because of the dedication and expertise of its members. Joining a committee is one of the best ways to contribute your talents, expand your professional network, and help shape the future of transfer in New York State. Whether you’re new to the association or a long-time member, your voice matters — and there’s a place for you on one (or more!) of our committees below.