About
At Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center (ENAHEC), we are committed to advancing health opportunities and creating a brighter future for healthcare in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
Through educational programs and community partnerships, we inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing high school and college students with the skills and guidance needed to enter healthcare careers. For current health professionals, we offer continuing education and training opportunities to support their growth and impact.
Additionally, ENAHEC hosts community education events to engage and inform residents on pressing health topics. Together, we are shaping pathways to opportunity, strengthening communities, and driving meaningful change for a healthier tomorrow.
Mission
To advance health opportunities by empowering our communities with education, advocacy, and resources, creating pathways to better health outcomes and opportunities in healthcare.
Vision
A future where healthcare is representative, and driven by compassion, with every individual equipped to thrive and contribute to a healthier Western New York.
Community
We believe in creating community by providing safe and welcoming spaces for the people we serve to have a voice, create connections, and feel supported.
Quality
We embrace a commitment to quality that ensures our programs and services have a meaningful impact on the people we serve.
Representation
We strive to model representation within our organization and to be intentional in ensuring the healthcare workforce represents the community it serves.
Opportunity
We understand and respect that individual lived experiences create different needs and seek to create opportunity by developing pathways to meet those needs.
Collaboration
We believe that improving health opportunity is a collaborative and reciprocal effort to develop solutions that raise all boats – for the people we serve, our partners, and the community.
Values
Since it's inception, ENAHEC has supported:
1 30 graduates, 40+ currently enrolled
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2 (Health professionals and community members) trained on a variety of critical topics, including but not limited to SDOH, cultural competency/health literacy, maternal health, and substance use disorder.
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3 In the WNY area
The Team
Brittany Tranello, MSW
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Officers
Walter B. Holland, Jr., DDS
Board Chair
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Tara Jefferson, RN, BS, MBA
Vice Chair
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Charles Walker
Secretary
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Bryan M. Cacciotti, AICP, MUP
Treasurer
Directors
Corinne E. Abrams, MPH
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Laura Berrady, MBA
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​Louis Dangelo, MCHES
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Rachel Ersing, DC, MBA, MAOL, LMT
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Tameka Felts, BSN, MBA
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Alexcia Harrod, MPA
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Mattie L. Rhodes, PhD, RN​​