Northeast Leadership
Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to training the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
We strive to foster an environment of academic excellence and are devoted to best practices, best health and wellness for all. Our leadership, at all levels, is committed to supporting our diverse student body on their path to success.
Board of Trustees
Convening three times a year to meet with senior leadership of the College, the Northeast College of Health Sciences Board of Trustees is collectively dedicated to supporting the mission, vision and strategic success of the College. Working closely with Northeast President Dr. Michael Mestan, the Board acts as a champion of College initiatives, furthering the values and philosophies that uphold Northeast's legacy as a premier healthcare education provider. The Board is also responsible for oversight of the College's financial health and well-being, and establishes economic plans, policies and strategies to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
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Board of Trustees |
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| Chair Rick Rosa, D.C. Fairfax Station, Va. |
Vice Chair Timothy Brown, B.B.A. Providence, R.I. |
| David Bennett, D.C., J.D. Macungie, Pa. |
Abigail Carag, M.A., RYT Alexandria, Va. |
| Margaret Ferber, MBA Rochester, N.Y. |
Susan Fries, D.C. Vero Beach, Fla. |
| Randall Gentzler, MBA Baltimore, Md. |
Kevin Marryshow, D.C. Mississauga, Ont. |
| Michael Mestan, D.C., Ed.D. Seneca Falls, N.Y. |
Elaina Pirro-Lombardi, D.C. Syracuse, N.Y. |
| Virginia Robbins, J.D. Jamesville, N.Y. |
Julie Scarano, D.C. New Providence, N.J. |
| Charles Ventresca, D.C., L.Ac. Bayville, N.Y. |
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| Emeriti | |
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| Trustee Emeritus Lewis Bazakos, D.C. John Rosa, B.S., D.C. |
President Emeritus Frank Nicchi, D.C. |
| Chancellor Kenneth Padgett, D.C. |
Provost Emeritus G. Lansing Blackshaw, Ph.D. |
College Administration
The administration of Northeast College of Health Sciences manages the operations of the College to ensure the realization of the mission, vision and strategic success of the College. Under the direction of Northeast President Dr. Michael Mestan, each member of Senior Staff oversees a division of the College.
President
Michael A. Mestan, D.C., Ed.D.
Senior Staff
Colleen Brennan-Barry, M.S.
Anne E. Killen, M.S.Ed., D.M.
Christopher McQueeney, MBA
Karen Quest, CPA
Amie Redmond, M.S.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Anne E. Killen, D.M.
Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Compliance
J. Todd Knudsen, D.C.
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jean-Nicolas Poirier, D.C., Ed.D.
Dean of Faculty and Research
Jeanmarie R. Burke, Ph.D.
Dean of Clinical Education
Wendy L. Maneri, D.C., Ed.D.
Dean of Online Education
Peter G. Nickless, D.C., Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Clinical Education
Daryon E. Ray, M.S.
Director of the M.S. Program in Clinical Anatomy
Michael P. Zumpano, Ph.D., D.C.
Director of the M.S. Program in Diagnostic Imaging
Chad D. Warshel, D.C., DACBR
Director of the Bachelor of Professional Studies Program
Alexandra K. Fiore, D.C.
Interim Director of Imaging Sciences
Erica Colella, A.T., MSOT, OTR/L, R.T.(R)(CT)
Director of the Massage Therapy Program
Nicole L. Miller, M.S., LMT
Director of Clinical Operations
Melissa J. Baxter, B.S.
Director of the Library
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
Fantasia A. Thorne-Ortiz, Ed.D.
Director of the Anatomy Center
Michael P. Zumpano, Ph.D., D.C.
Executive Director of Student Engagement and Title IX Coordinator
Carol Faivre, M.S.
Founding Dean of the M.S. Program in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Shari Lieberman, Ph.D (Deceased)
Founding Dean of the M.S. Program in Clinical Anatomy
Robert A. Walker, Ph.D.
Founding Dean of the M.S. Program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction
Robert A. Crocker, D.C.
Vice President of Administrative Services
Christopher McQueeney, MBA
Director of Facilities/Security
Paul Ward
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Amie Redmond, M.S.
Registrar
Kevin S. McCarthy, B.S.
Director of Financial Aid
Darrin L. Rooker, M.S.
Vice President of Finance
Karen Quest, CPA
Controller
Alyssa Hansen, MBA
Director of Human Resources
Christine McDermott, B.S.
Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement
J. Todd Knudsen, D.C.
Dean of Frank J. Nicchi School of Continuing Education
M. Owen Papuga, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Accreditation, Compliance and Planning
Suellen Christopolous-Nutting, Ed.D.
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Colleen Brennan-Barry, M.S.
