Executive Director
Shari Weiss
sweiss@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Shari Weiss joined the Cayuga Community Health Network in 2019 and comes to us with almost two decades of public and behavioral health experience. She has a Ph.D. in Public Health and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Her background includes working in the field of Substance Use treatment, HIV Prevention and Housing.
She began her career in human services working in addiction counseling. She then moved to HIV Prevention, where she spent six years helping her agency grow and implement new and innovative programs and public health promotion. She moved into behavioral health housing for about eight years, where she ran programs, as well as helped organizations develop programs and obtain funding to meet the needs of their communities.
At the same time, she was developing her own skills as a leader and a grant writer. Eventually she wanted to move back to public health education/health promotion, and knew that CCHN was the going to be exactly the right fit. Shari is also a college professor, an educator, a public speaker, an actor, and a peer reviewer for the National Journal of American Medicine. Recently she was accepted into Cohort 10 of the Health Leaders Fellowship.
Deputy Executive Director
Amy Dickman
adickman@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Amy Dickman joined the Cayuga Community Health Network in 2013. Amy coordinates with local stakeholders to improve access and awareness of services throughout the region. She is a peer leader for the evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management. She oversees all Chronic Disease programs, the Doula program and other Maternal/Child health programs and staff.
Amy graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the State University of New York at Cortland with a degree in Community Health.
Program Coordinator
Holly Beauchine
hbeauchine@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Holly Beauchine joined the Cayuga Community Health Network in May 2017 to coordinate the Healthy Neighborhoods Program. In 2019, she transitioned to take on programming to assist people concerned about falls, as well as assisting young families to improve interactions around healthy eating. She is also a peer leader for the evidence based Chronic Disease Self -Management course, as well as a certified Diabetes Prevention lifestyle coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP).
She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree from Wells College with a concentration in Sociology/Anthropology and Elementary Education. She brings years of experience to this role as an educator and case worker.
Development Coordinator
Katie Green
development21@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Katie began working at Cayuga Community Health Network in November of 2021. Katie has spent the past few years at home raising her two children. During her time at home, Katie volunteered her time with numerous organizations and found a passion in developing Social Media content for those organizations as well as organizing fundraisers. Her time spent volunteering allowed her to gain the skills and experience needed to take on her role as Development Coordinator with CCHN.
Katie graduated from SUNY Cortland; earning a Bachelor’s Degree in English with an Anthropology minor.
Director of Housing & Street Outreach
Nicole Gee
ngee@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Nicole started working at Cayuga Health Network in 2021, having previously worked for many years in employment services. She will be conducting outreach and providing services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the city of Auburn as well as throughout Cayuga County.
Nicole has a long history of working in many settings, including as an activities coordinator at a nursing home, as a trainer/coordinator of pre-employment classes, a life skills trainer and an employment coordinator for people with disabilities (including people with substance use disorder, people with mental illness, people with intellectual deficits/developmental delays and people with physical disabilities). Nicole also volunteered at a crisis pregnancy center for seven years.
Kyra began working at Cayuga Community Health Network as an intern in March of 2023 and transitioned in September of 2023 to our Housing and Outreach Program Specialist. A combination of lived experience and education led her to work in the human services sector. She received her associate degree in human services with a focus in Psychology from Cayuga Community College. Kyra went on to receive her bachelor’s in social work from Keuka College. Kyra looks forward to utilizing what she has learned to assist Cayuga County residents in accessing and maintaining stable housing. She does this through helping community members access local resources and assist them in gaining the skills necessary to maintain their homes.
As a mother of 3, Kyra loves spending time with her family and reading a good book in her down time.
Community Health Worker (Reproductive Health)
Kari Anne Sawran
CH1@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Chronic Disease Prevention & Wellness Coordinator
Christine Walker
prevention@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Christine Walker joined the Cayuga Community Health Network in February 2023. A survivor of chronic illness herself, Christine pursued her passion in health and wellness for her own healing and to help others with their wellness journeys. Christine graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2016 with a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness Management where she studied several topics including nutrition, exercise physiology and prescription, human anatomy, stress management and personal wellness practices, human behavior and psychology, program planning and implementation, and some business studies where she excelled in marketing and public speaking. Christine practiced yoga frequently in college as a way of stress relief and shortly after graduating she pursued yoga teacher training; diving headfirst into the world of holistic wellness, specifically spiritual wellness, believing that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected.
Mental Health First Aid Training Coordinator
Elizabeth Stewart
mhfa@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Elizabeth joined the CCHN team in February 2023. Elizabeth obtained her Bachelor of Science with a degree in Psychology from Liberty University. She leans on her education to promote mental health awareness within her community. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and believes that it is an essential tool that anyone can use to stand alongside someone who is in crisis. Elizabeth believes that Mental Health First Aid Training can make a huge difference in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping those in need, and plans on working with the CCHN team to do so!
When Elizabeth is not at work, she loves to spend time with her dog Josie, as well as her family and friends.
Program Coordinator
Meghan Rusco
programs@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Meghan joined the CCHN team in August of 2023. She has had the opportunity to work with her B.A. in Psychology in a variety of applications. She’s enjoyed her time working with at-risk youth, mental health, and substance abuse. She also taught in two local private schools and found her element in teaching children ages preschool through seventh grade. In addition to her work at Cayuga Community Health Network and finishing her Master’s degree in Mental Health & Wellness, Meghan has her own health and wellness business.
Outside of work, Meghan enjoys being a mother of three boys. She also enjoys photography, writing, mining, music, and camping with her family. She is always looking for growth opportunities and following the path to knowledge brings her happiness.
She wants to make a difference in our community and devote her knowledge and experience to helping make positive changes in the lives of those around her.
She has always been a healer and a helper. In addition to her B.A. in Psychology also hold certification in CBT Life Coaching, and is a Crystal Reiki Master. She has taken courses in Youth Life Coaching, Youth Meditation and Yoga, Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Kundalini Yoga and Dance, Raindrop technique, Soul Retrieval, and Chakra Cleansing (through meridian tapping). She looks forward to meeting you and setting you on your path to your most Limitless potential!
Fiscal Coordinator
Carrie Hanno
fiscal@cayugahealthnetwork.org
Carrie resides in Auburn and has been a resident of Cayuga County her entire life. She attended Liberty University; earning a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree in Business Management.
In her spare time she runs Sew Much More clothing alteration service and is a cellist in the Auburn Chamber Orchestra. She is thrilled to be a part of Cayuga Community Health Network’s financial leadership team.