NYSCHA Awards

2024 NYSCHA Vincent J. Lamparella Award for Perseverance & Leadership in College Health

Congratulations to Margot Schinella, FNP-C, and Director of Health Service at Vassar College, who was chosed as the recipient of the 2024 NYSCHA Vincent J. Lamparella Award for Perserverance & Leadership in College Health. This award is given to college health professionals who, like Dr. Vincent Lamparella, have contributed their time, talents, and leadership to bolster and strengthen their own health service and/or NYSCHA when needed most.

Margot’s nomination reflected her commitment to student care is evident in her hands-on approach. Her innovative leadership has streamlined processes, doubled student visits, and created a seamless, student-centered healthcare experience.

2024 ACHA Affiliate New Professional Award Winner

Congratulations to Samantha Warren, MPH, MCHES, CPH, and Coordinator of Health Education at the Center for Prevention and Outreach at Stony Brook University, who was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 ACHA Affliate New Professional Award. This prestigious award recognizes professionals who have made a significant contribution to their institution or PCCHA in the 5 years or less that they have worked in college health.

Samantha works with the Physical Health and Disease Prevention team at CPO. She leads the Protect yOUR Health Interns and workshops, manages the health product distribution program through CPO and coordinates the Community Partner initiatives including HIV and STI testing. Samantha received her Bachelors in Science from Tulane University and her Masters in Public Health with a specialization in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina in 2014. Samantha is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist. Samantha has worked with college students on campuses across the country and is passionate about helping students take charge of their own health through education and self advocacy.