Register now for
NYSACAC’s Spring 2026
Professional Development Regional Forums
“Cultivating Resilience”
Join professionals from both sides of the desk as we explore methods to cultivate resilience among college-going students and counseling/admissions staff including fostering belonging, reducing burnout, and turning stress/hardship into resilience.
Four dates/locations:
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Date
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Host & Location
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Speakers
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Tuesday, 3/10
9:00-11:30 AM
CANCELLED
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Utica University
Utica, NY
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Keynote:
Panel:
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Colette Mongomery, Director of First Year Admission (Le Moyne College)
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Lauryn Moore, Assoc. Dean of Students & Campus Engagement (Utica University)
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Carolyn Saugh, School Counselor (Herkimer High School)
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Thursday, 3/12
9:00-11:00 AM
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Russell Sage College will host this event virtually via Zoom
VIRTUAL
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Keynote:
Panel:
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Anita Andersen, Counselor, Life Coach, Positive Educator
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Sandra Brower, Certified Positive Educator & Trainer
- Steve Hoff, Licensed Psychologist & Visiting Faculty (University of Connecticut)
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Tuesday, 3/17
9:00-11:30 AM
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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
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Keynote:
Panel:
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Ashley Hettinger, Assoc. Director of Admissions (Farmingdale State College)
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Cait Maceno, School Counselor (Maspeth High School)
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Wednesday, 3/25
9:00-11:30 AM
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Vaughn College
Flushing, NY
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Keynote:
Panel:
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Mona El-Shahat, Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness (Vaughn College)
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Nick Marter, Executive Director of Admissions (Dominican University New York)
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Carlosluis Perez, Founding Dean of College & Career (Achievement First)
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-Forum events are open to all NYSACAC members (free) and non-members ($20 registration fee).
-Each session runs from 9-11:30 AM and will feature a keynote address followed by Q&A with a curated panel of professionals.
-Optional campus tours will be available post-event.
NYSACAC Professional Development Committee
[email protected]
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