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Tracy Russell
Executive Director
trussell@nyspa.org

Tracy successfully met the requirements to achieve her recognition as a certified association executive (CAE) in 2008 and she has more than 15 years of association experience. Before coming to NYSPA in January of 2009 she served as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Psychological Association and operated an association management company. She has a strong background with various health care related associations, membership development and association lobbying.

As your Executive Director she is available to work with members on any issue. She works directly with the Executive Committee and regularly communicates with committee chairs, division presidents, region presidents and representatives of Council. Along with overall operations and staff management Tracy also focuses on membership, legislative activities, and affiliate relations.


Deanna Stephenson

Deanna Stephenson
Director of Professional Services
dstephenson@nyspa.org

Deanna is the newest member of the team. She began July 2009 and brings a strong background in provider relations and training. Her knowledge of insurance contracts and delivery systems will greatly benefit members of NYSPA.

Deanna is available to assist members with questions related to insurance companies, the referral service, advertising with NYSPA, and the delivery of continuing education.


Diane Fisher

Diane Fisher
Director of Public Affairs
dfisher@nyspa.org

Diane coordinates statewide public education campaigns to promote psychology through public education, professional outreach, business partnerships and media relations.

She manages membership services for the organization, including annual retention and growth campaigns.

Diane also manages the content and development of NYSPA's Website and affiliated association websites, as well as the NYSPA Notebook and other print publications.


Kim Green

Kim Lawlor Green
Manager of Organizational Affairs
kgreen@nyspa.org

Kim has been a backbone for NYSPA for almost 15 years. She keeps us all on track and organized while maintaining the association’s historical knowledge.  Kim also serves as administrative support for PLANY.

Kim can assist with information related to areas of governance to include bylaws, nominations, and records. She is the staff liaison to the divisions and provides meeting planning services.


linkedin Kathryn Ohanian
Communications Specialist

kohanian@nyspa.org

Kathryn started working for NYSPA just after completing her BA in English and Geography from SUNY - Albany. Her knowledge of electronic communications has been valuable as she manages e- newsletter, e-blasts, web updates, social networks, publications and many other tasks that allow us to get information to our members. She is also the pleasant voice you hear when you call the office.

Kathryn can assist members with questions regarding registration for events, the NYSPA website, the Friday Flash and e-blasts. If there is a question that she cannot answer she will get you to someone that can.

Dave Walkowiak

David Walkowiak
Information Technology Specialist
dwalkowiak@nyspa.org

Dave has been supporting the technology at NYSPA for almost 4 years. He works part-time but is always available. His primary role is to maintain the NYSPA server which supports the computer network and the NYSPA website.

AS NYSPA expands its use of technology in our operations, Dave provides the support required to make things run smoothly