Leadership

The New York Health Information Management Association is governed by a Board of Directors who direct the Central Office staff in managing the Association's business. NYHIMA is served by volunteer committees and maintains an office in Albany, New York.

2025 - 2026 Board of Directors

President/Chair

 Stacy White, RHIT, CCS, CCA 

Member, Executive Committee

 

President/Chair-Elect

 Sue Clarke-Kendrick, MHA, RHIA, FAHIMA  

Member, Executive Committee

Immediate Past President

Jeffery Youngs, RHIT

Member, Executive Committee

Treasurer/Finance Director

Sandra Macica, RHIA, CCS

Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Finance Committee

Advocacy Director

Lance Smith, RHIA, CCS-P,
CHC, CHPC, COC, CPMA, CEMC

Chair, Legislative Committee

 First Year Education Director

Leslie Mills, RHIA

Chair, Education Committee
 

Second Year
Education Director

Karen Getman, RHIA

  

 

Call for Nominations: 2026–2027 NYHIMA Leadership & Committee Positions

NYHIMA is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 term. Serving in a leadership or committee role is a valuable opportunity to support the profession, strengthen the association, and help shape the future of health information management in New York State.
We are currently seeking nominations for the following positions:
  • President-Elect
  • Education Committee (First-Year Term)
  • Advocacy Committee
  • AHIMA Delegate
  • Awards Committee (5 positions open)

We encourage members who are passionate, engaged, and ready to contribute their expertise to consider nominating themselves or a colleague. Your involvement helps ensure NYHIMA continues to grow, advocate, and lead.

NOMINATE HERE