The Professional Association leadership consists of the elected officers of the Association (President, First Vice President who chairs the Member Services Committee, Second Vice President who chairs the Internal Communications Committee, Secretary, and Treasurer) as well as the chairpersons of the following standing committees:

  • Grievance
  • Negotiations
  • Political Outreach
  • Community Outreach
  • Research & Records
  • Education & Training

The immediate past President is a non-voting member. Information on the individuals comprising our PA leadership–including our Executive Board, our Committee Chairs & Members, and our Area Representatives–is available using the links at right. Contact anyone in the PA leadership by clicking the hyperlinks activated over their names. Or, write to any of our leaders and members at the following address:

Mohawk Valley Community College
Professional Association
1101 Sherman Drive
Utica, NY 13501-5349

Executive Board: Officers

The PA Executive Board consists of both the officers and the committee chairs of the organization. The newsletter editor and web manager attend all Executive Board meetings as well. (Term expiration date)

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Norma Chrisman

President (5.31.25)

Erica Brindisi

Erica Brindisi

1st Vice President (5.31.24)

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Robin Saxe

2nd Vice President (5.31.26)

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Kelly McNamara

Secretary (5.31.26)

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Ross Wittenberg

Treasurer (5.31.25)

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Alison Doughtie

Past President (none)

* 1st Vice President chairs Member Services Committee.
** 2nd Vice President chairs Internal Communications Committee.

Executive Board: Committee Chairs

(term expiration date)

Robin Saxe

Community Outreach Committee
(5.31.24)

Michael Kuczynski

Education & Training Committee
(5.31.24)

Patti Antanavige

Grievance Committee (5.31.24)

Robin Saxe

Internal Communications Committee (5.31.24)

Erica Brindisi

Member Services Committee (5.31.24)

Justin Rahn

Political Outreach Committee (5.31.24)

Kelly McNamara

Research & Records Committee (5.31.24)

Christine VanNamee

Benefits Trust Fund Chair (none)

Michael Kuczynski

Social Justice Commitee (5.31.24)

* 1st Vice President chairs Member Services Committee.
** 2nd Vice President chairs Internal Communications Committee.