Anna is the Executive Director of Cayuga Community Health Network, where she leads the organization’s programs, funding, and operations. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership and change management, she is passionate about building partnerships, streamlining operations, and creating organizational stability so programs can grow and have greater impact in the community.
Having lived in rural communities across the country, Anna understands both the beauty and the challenges of small-town life. That experience has shaped her deep commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity for optimal health outcomes, regardless of circumstance. She believes rural health networks are essential for coordinating care, strengthening local systems, and helping people connect to the resources they need.
Before joining the rural health field, Anna worked as an educator and school administrator, teaching in classrooms, directing educational programs and teams, and guiding outdoor education programs in Grand Teton National Park. She holds a BS in Conservation Biology and an MA in Education and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association for Rural Health.
Outside of work, Anna loves spending time in the woods with her family and dogs, especially if it involves mountain biking, running, or skiing.
Holly Beauchine has been with Cayuga Community Health Network since 2017 and currently serves as a Social Care Network Community Health Worker, connecting individuals and families to critical services that improve health, stability, and quality of life.
Her work focuses on addressing social determinants of health through resource navigation, community outreach, advocacy, care coordination, and ongoing participant support. Holly is known for building trusted relationships, helping individuals overcome barriers and improve overall well-being.
In addition to her current role, Holly’s background includes work in chronic disease prevention, healthy lifestyle, fall prevention, family wellness, maternal and child health, healthy homes initiatives, including prior experience with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) and Chronic Disease Self-Management programming.
Holly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wells College with concentration in Sociology/Anthropology and Elementary Education. She brings years of experience, compassion, and strong commitment to improving lives across the region.
Alexa joined Cayuga Community Health Network in July of 2024 as an Intensive Case Manager under the HOPE grant. Alexa graduated from Cayuga Community College, earning an Associate Degree in Human Services in the spring of 2023. While she was studying for her Associates Degree, Alexa began volunteering for Chapel House which lead into a four year career serving Cayuga Counties homeless population through case managment. During her time at Chapel House, she was successful in a variety of roles including; Shelter Aide, Case Manager, and Program Supervisor. Her experience gives her a unique perspective of the needs and services for serving the vulnerable populations of Cayuga County. Alexa volunteered at The Salvation Army Family Shelter in Syracuse from 2016-2018 to assist children with their homework. When Alexa is not working she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Arrow, cheering on the Buffalo Bills at games, and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth joined Cayuga Community Health Network in October 2024 as the HOPE Grant Peer Case Manager. Elizabeth was born and raised in Auburn, New York, and has lived in Los Angeles, California for some time which helped her gain diverse personal and professional experiences that have shaped her approach at serving others.
Always having a passion for helping people and inspired by her past lived experience with substance use disorder; Elizabeth entered the substance use disorder and Mental Health fields while in California as a Certified Behavioral Health Technician and later a Case Manager, working with those in Residential Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders, as well as doing Street Outreach with individuals experiencing homelessness within Los Angeles. With many years of both personal and professional experience, Elizabeth is very passionate about the work she does and uses her past lived experience to connect with those actively going through the same struggles she once lived through which allows her to connect with individuals in an authentic and meaningful way, helping foster trust, hope and engagement. Elizabeth believes recovery is possible for everyone and is dedicated to meeting people where they’re at, proving compassionate support.
Elizabeth is a longtime advocate for Harm Reduction and utilizes her training and education to provide Harm Reduction focused Case Management within Cayuga County. She promotes safer practices and increases access to life-saving resources for individuals at risk within our community. Elizabeth provides person-centered, trauma informed support that empowers individuals to achieve their goals through a compassionate, nonjudgemental approach, striving to build trusting relationships that promote long term recovery, stability and overall well-being.
Elizabeth currently works with the individual’s experiencing homelessness within Cayuga County with a past or present history of substance use disorder. You can find Elizabeth providing Case Management and Peer Services to her clients, handing out free Harm Reduction supplies (Narcan, drug test strips) within Cayuga County, running a Free Shower Program every week located at The Auburn Inn from 12-2pm on Tuesdays and doing Outreach within our community.
Elizabeth is a master “thrifter” and enjoys spending time with her son.
Victoria brings six years of experience in human services, including five years supporting individuals and families through housing services in Cayuga County and one year assisting clients with Social Security-related services through Arise. Throughout her career, she has been committed to helping people navigate complex systems, connect with essential resources, and achieve greater stability through compassionate, client centered support.
Known for her empathy, strong communication skills, and dedication to serving her community, Victoria strives to build meaningful relationships and empower those she works with to reach their goals. Her passion for helping others is reflected in both her professional approach and her genuine commitment to making a positive impact.
Outside of work, Victoria enjoys spending quality time with her fiancé, their children, and their dog. She also has a love for baking and owns an at home bakery, where she enjoys creating homemade treats for family, friends, and her community.
Victoria values family, connection, and community, and she is always looking for creative ways to bring people together. Whether through her work or personal life, she believes in fostering supportive relationships and making a difference wherever she can.
Cherrelle is a lifelong resident of Auburn, NY and a mother of four children: two girls and two boys. Cherrelle joined the Cayuga Community Health Network team as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in the PICHC program in December of 2024. She also continues to maintain her Doula business to work with expectant mothers and their families.
In 2012 Cherrelle earned her certification as a Medical Assistant through an accelerated program at Cayuga Community College. Through the program Cherrelle spent about 96 hours in the community shadowing EMTs, physical therapists, oncologists, MDs and nurses. Upon completion, Cherrelle entered the profession as an Optometrist Assistant from 2012 to 2024. There she assisted the doctor in preliminary screening and patient education. At the start of 2016 Cherrelle decided to expand her work experience and took on dermatology.
In March of 2020, Cherrelle completed Doula training provided by the Cayuga County Health Network. She also attended and completed breastfeeding training for Doulas. Having breastfed all four of her children, this training gave Cherrelle further knowledge and tools to support families with their breastfeeding journey.
Since becoming a doula, she has supported dozens of families in her community. As a Doula and Childbirth Educator, Cherrelle provides high quality care to guide women through one of the most transformative times of their lives. Having gone through 4 of her own pregnancies, Cherrelle provides women and their families with a sense of security and understanding for what they are experiencing. Cherrelle is a certified BRM pro and holds a certification with a Lamaze-Accredited Childbirth Educator Program.
Meghan Rusco is a Program Coordinator at Cayuga Community Health Network with a strong background in public health, human services, education, care coordination, and community outreach. In her current role, Meghan works throughout Cayuga County on chronic disease prevention, wellness, and colorectal cancer outreach.
Meghan works closely with families, older adults, agricultural communities and essential workers, connecting people with health information, community resources, and services that can make a difference in their everyday lives. She understands that a person’s health is affected by many parts of life, including employment, family responsibilities, literacy, transportation, housing, food access, the environment, and access to healthcare. Meghan enjoys working directly with community members and local organizations to make health information easier to understand and resources easier to access.
Meghan coordinates Cayuga Community Health Network’s New York State colorectal cancer outreach and education project and facilitates evidence-based programs focused on nutrition, physical activity, diabetes prevention, mental wellness, and cancer risk reduction. She enjoys bringing health education into familiar community settings, building relationships with residents, and using their feedback to improve local programs.
Meghan holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health. She is a licensed Food for Life instructor, a CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach and holds Healthy IDEAS certification. She has completed CITI Program training in Social and Behavioral Research and has additional training in mental health, wellness, community health education, trauma-informed support, CPR, and first aid. She is also a 2025 graduate of Leadership Cayuga and a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Community involvement is an important part of Meghan’s work. She has served on several local boards, coalitions, and committees, including the Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee and the Cayuga County Wellness Coalition. She is also involved with Literacy Volunteers of the Finger Lakes, where she helps promote health information that is easier for everyone to understand, including both English speaking and non-English speaking community members.
Outside of work, Meghan enjoys writing, music, and spending time outdoors. She has also been a photographer for more than 20 years and loves using photography to capture the people, places, and communities that are meaningful to her.
Jennett Bowman joined Cayuga Community Health Network in July 2026. A lifelong Auburn, New York native, Jennett brings a background in customer service and front-office experience, having worked as a receptionist in both a physical therapy office and a cardiology setting. She enjoys working with people and is known for being approachable, positive, and someone who genuinely enjoys making others feel comfortable and supported. She also takes pride in encouraging, empowering, and uplifting the people around her.
Jennett will be continuing her education this fall at Cayuga Community College, where she will pursue a degree in Business Administration. She is excited to continue learning, growing, and building on her experience while being part of an organization that makes a difference in the local community.
Family is a big part of Jennett’s life. Outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with her three daughters, who are all very involved in sports. Whether she’s cheering them on at a game, running to practice, or simply spending time together, she values making memories with her girls and staying connected to the people she loves most.
Dee joined CCHN in June 2026, as our office coordinator. Dee has more than 20 years of experience serving children, families and nonprofit organizations. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about supporting those in her community by connecting individuals and families with resources, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive changes.
With extensive experience in office administrative management, Dee has developed strong organizational and leadership skills while fostering partnerships with community organizations and businesses, to strengthen local services and collaborative efforts.
Outside of work, Dee enjoys spending time with her niece and nephews, her dog, attending concerts, and making the most of warm weather, and traveling with her husband. She values family, community, and creating meaningful experiences both professionally and personally.