Health WorkForce New York (HWNY) is a nonprofit health workforce development organization that addresses health workforce challenges and needs in rural and urban underserved areas across New York State.
Our projects aim to give partners the services, tools, and resources necessary to manage and achieve key mission objectives more efficiently, more effectively, and with far less cost.
HWNY now provides a full range of workforce development services, including: 1) research and analysis of trends and best-practices; 2) education and awareness of high impact topics; 3) development of technology-based workforce development tools; 4) design and implementation of outreach and engagement campaigns, and; 5) community engagement and partner connections.
HWNY also provides expert engagement services that blend cutting-edge digital opportunities with effective boots-on-the-ground outreach and programming.
Our Board of Directors is comprised of powerful leaders in healthcare, education, and business. They represent and serve urban and rural communities across New York State and beyond.
OFFICERS
Chair
David W. Felton
President & Chief Executive Officer (Retired) Crouse Community Center Nursing Facility
Vice Chair
L. Thomas Wolff, MD
Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Dept of Family Medicine
Medical Director
Department of Physician Assistant Studies, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Treasurer
Rodney Boula
Chief Executive Officer
Calais Regional Hospital
Secretary
Eve Van De Wal
Regional President
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
MEMBERS
Dan Young
Senior Business Advisor
Empire Advocates
Mantosh J. Dewan, MD
President
SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Department of Psychiatry
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Lenore L Boris, JD, PhD, MS, BSN, RN
Associate Dean
Clinical Campus at Binghamton
SUNY Upstate Medical University
John Rudd
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cayuga Medical Center
Cayuga Health System
Mark E. Warfel, DO, FAAFP
Program Director
St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program Director of Medical Education
Mohawk Valley Health System
David E. Rogers, PhD
President
Morrisville State College
Nathan Balint, JD
Attorney at Law/Partner
Akerman LLP
Paul Dingman
Administrator (Retired)
Plattsburgh City School District
Charles N. Aswad, MD, FAAFP, FACEM
Chief Medical Advisor
Emeritus Vice President & Chief Executive Officer Medical Society of New York State
“We are not content to simply provide services, we strive instead to define and administer new strategies that decrease the reliance on multiple service providers and greatly reduce cost.” “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. ” “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.” “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.” “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 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.” “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.” “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.” “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.” “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.” “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. “ “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 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”
Nathan Balint, JD
Attorney at Law / Partner, Akerman LLP
Lenore L. Boris, JD, PhD, MS, BSN, RN
Associate Dean, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Eve Van de Wal
Regional President, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Charles N. Aswad, MD, FAAFP, FACEM
Chief Medical Advisor
Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP
Dan Young
Senior Business Advisor, Barclay Damon
John Rudd
Cayuga Medical Center and Cayuga Health System
Mark E. Warfel, D.O., FAAFP
Director of Medical Education, Mohawk Valley Health System
Paul Dingman
Retired Administrator, Plattsburgh City School District
Rodney Boula
Chief Executive Officer, Calais Regional Hospital
L.Thomas Wolff, M.D.
Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University
David E. Rogers, Ph.D
President, Morrisville State College
Dave Felton
Healthcare Consultant
Retired CEO, Community Memorial Hospital
Mantosh J Dewan, MD
Interim President, Upstate Medical University
Our team brings more than fifty years of combined experience working with partners in the workforce development field and twenty-five plus years working specifically in training and education.
We recruit based on depth of experience, acumen, and alignment with the organization’s emerging culture of quality, service, and passion.
Katie Rafferty
Director of Finance
krafferty@nahecnet.org | 315.379.7701
HWNY works in close partnership with mission-aligned organizations to bring integrated workforce development services to rural and urban underserved communities in a strategic and affordable way.
