CEO Update: June 12, 2026

Certified Instructor Update

On Wednesday, 45 EMS professionals participated in the Certified Instructor Update (CIU) Course, attending both in person and virtually from across New York State.

The program brought together EMS instructor coordinators and lab instructors committed to strengthening the quality and consistency of EMS education throughout the state. The level of engagement and discussion demonstrated the dedication of these professionals to developing the next generation of EMS providers.

Thank you to our presenters, Bryan Goyette, Suzanne Soltysik, and Mickey Forness, for sharing their expertise and helping make the program a success.

We are also grateful to the EMS instructors who invested their time in this educational opportunity. Their commitment to professional development and high-quality instruction directly impacts EMS education and patient care across New York State.

Working Together to Meet Community Needs

On Thursday, Jordan, Alicia, and I attended the Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub’s Stronger Together event at Holiday Valley. The session focused on nonprofit collaboration and brought together leaders from organizations across the region to discuss how we can better work together to address community needs.

The panelists shared their experiences with partnerships, shared services, and organizational collaborations, including both the successes and challenges they encountered along the way. The discussion reinforced the importance of building strong relationships, leveraging resources, and finding opportunities to collaborate in an environment where funding is increasingly competitive and community needs continue to grow.

As we continue to grow and respond to the needs of our communities, these conversations help us identify opportunities to collaborate, leverage resources, and strengthen the services available throughout the region.

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