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PD Forum on Zoom (hosted by Russell Sage)
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Category: Events

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:

Date

Host & Location

Speakers

Thursday, 3/12

9:00-11:00 AM

Russell Sage College will host this event virtually via Zoom

VIRTUAL

  Keynote: 

Panel:

  • Anita Andersen, Counselor, Life Coach, Positive Educator

  • Sandra Brower, Certified Positive Educator & Trainer

  • Steve Hoff, Licensed Psychologist & Visiting Faculty (University of Connecticut)

Tuesday, 3/17

9:00-11:30 AM

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

  Keynote:

Panel:

  • Ashley Hettinger, Assoc. Director of Admissions (Farmingdale State College)

  • Cait Maceno, School Counselor (Maspeth High School)

Wednesday, 3/25

9:00-11:30 AM

Vaughn College

Flushing, NY

  

Keynote:

Panel:

  • Mona El-Shahat, Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness (Vaughn College)

  • Nick Marter, Executive Director of Admissions (Dominican University New York)

  • Carlosluis Perez, Founding Dean of College & Career (Achievement First)

-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]