Who we are

Lenore L. Boris, JD, PhD, MS, BSN, RN
Dean, College of Nursing, St. Joseph’s Health

“This is an extraordinary organization, unique in its approach and dedicated to making a difference for each of its clients. I am excited to serve on the HWNY Board of Directors because I feel that we are breaking new ground in health workforce development. We are doing something that desperately needs to be done in workforce, and at present we are the only ones doing it. ”

Paul Dingman
Retired Administrator, Plattsburgh City School District

“Many of us have been laboring diligently to solve the numerous challenges related to health workforce. Unfortunately, achievements have been few and far between. However, HWNY’s systemic approach has appeared to revolutionize the way we can effect positive change in rural workforce development.”

“HWNY continues to provide innovative and effective pathways to connect our communities with healthcare training institutions and employers. Establishing and refining these connections creates a flexible and agile infrastructure for healthcare workforce development”

“Health WorkForce New York is one of the most effective organizations working in healthcare workforce development. Our integrated and research-based approach to understanding and addressing healthcare workforce challenges is unique in the industry. This approach is making the difference for our partners and clients.”

Dan Young
Senior Business Advisor, Empire Advocates.

“I have been thrilled with the growth and advancement HWNY has achieved since its inception. The organization has clearly crafted an approach to health workforce development that is needed and extremely effective. The approach is comprehensive and research-based, netting amazing results.”

“As a retired hospital administrator, I find that HWNY has forged a new path for effectively addressing our complex workforce issues. As a member of the Board, I am committed to ensuring that we keep the bar set high. This is incredible work.”

Eve Van de Wal
Regional President, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

“HWNY is a progressive, innovative and mission-driven organization. We have provided unique solutions to to the complex challenges that face all of us in today’s ever changing healthcare environment.”

Gerald R. Cayer, MPH
Chief Executive Officer, Lewis County Health System

“I am proud to support HWNY’s mission to improve access to quality healthcare in underserved communities through its innovative workforce development solutions and services. By collaborating with local businesses, community organizations, and industry leaders, HWNY has been instrumental in addressing critical workforce challenges and providing solutions that help grow, attract, and retain current and future team members in healthcare services.”

“The key to our success has been that unlike many other providers of such services HWNY has taken a holistic approach to workforce development. Prior to offering any solutions, HWNY professional staff engage in skillful research regarding the numerous current and emerging factors intersecting and influencing workforce dynamics. As a result, the projects are far more effective at addressing multiple problems simultaneously which saves our partners time, headache and cost. “

“Health WorkForce New York is all about the numbers. Our team is doggedly data-driven. Success must be measured, which is why we focus on the analytics of our services. Our partners continue to tell us our focus and reporting on meaningful metrics is a core value to them.”

Rodney Boula, MSHA, HCQI
Interim CEO, Abbeville Area Medical Center

“As a founding member of Health WorkForce New York, I am very pleased with the growth of the organization. It illustrates the enormous value our integrated and comprehensive approach to workforce has for our healthcare partners. The customized digital applications HWNY has delivered to many of our clients has been a cornerstone of our work, establishing us as a cutting-edge service agency.”

Hazel Sanderson-Marcoux, R.N., Ed.D.
Former Associate Dean, Long Island University Brooklyn Center, School of Nursing

“There are many complexities and challenges facing efforts to deliver effective healthcare workforce development solutions. The partnership between HWNY and AHECs is a truly remarkable accord that addresses these challenges. The collaborative approach, leveraging HWNY’s expertise and the AHECs’ boots-on-the-ground programming, allows us to bring innovative and impactful workforce solutions that truly address the needs of the communities we serve. ”

“I have worked in healthcare administration for over 40 years. I am exceedingly proud to serve as Chairman of the Health WorkForce New York Board of Directors because I have a clear understanding of the immense value we provide all our partners in the industry.”

“HWNY expertise has streamlined our compliance processes, reduced costs, and allowed our employees to access trainings when it is convenient for them. Customer service and support has been truly exceptional.”