Director of the NYS AHEC System

Leishia Smallwood, MPA

leishias@buffalo.edu

P| (716) 816-7273

F| (716) 845-6899

“NYS AHEC System provides the platform for individuals to realize their potential in the fields of primary care, nursing and allied health, through educational opportunities and programming. The goal of AHEC is to increase diversity amongst health practitioners who are ready and able to meet the needs of patients in underserved areas, while empowering better health and healthier communities. From pipeline to practice AHEC is the answer!” - Leishia Smallwood

Associate Director of Compliance

Andrevia Solomon

E| andrevia@buffalo.edu

P| (716) 816-7232

Business Operations Manager

Tracy Cacciotti

E| tracycac@buffalo.edu

P| (716) 816-7241

Associate Director of Development and Evaluation

Bridget Forshee, MS

E| bsutton2@buffalo.edu

P| (716) 816-7246

Sr. Program Performance Manager

Lauren Pristach, MBA

E| lpristac@buffalo.edu 

P| (716) 816-7239

Program Support Coordinator

Lanisha Powell

E| lanishap@buffalo.edu 

P| (716) 816-7249