Meet Our Team
Ann Battaglia
Chief Executive Officer
Ann Battaglia brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on collaborative approaches to rural health, aging, and human services. For more than a decade, she has served as Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Community Alliance, a rural health network dedicated to improving access to health and social care services throughout rural communities. Prior to joining Healthy Community Alliance, Ann led efforts to establish the first rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the Southern Tier and served as Director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging. Ann works with funders, policymakers, regulators, healthcare providers, and community organizations to strengthen health and human service systems in rural communities. Her work has included developing partnerships, identifying new funding opportunities, and expanding access to long-term care and other health and social services. Ann serves on the boards of the Western New York Rural-Area Health Education Center and the Western New York Public Health Alliance. She is also a member of the Cattaraugus County Long Term Care Council and Aging Services Advisory Board. She holds a Master of Science in Human Services Administration and is a Health Foundation for Western and Central New York Health Leadership Fellow. Ann is also actively engaged with the national Standards for Excellence® Institute, which promotes ethics and accountability in the nonprofit sector.
Jennifer Foringer
Director of Finance
Jen received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Empire State Collage and an associate’s degree in Business Administration for Jamestown Community College. She has previously worked in non-profits as well as corporate accounting. Jen lives in Chautauqua County with her two daughters.
Ashley Conti
Director of Programs
Ashley has a master’s degree in public administration and non-profit management from Buffalo State College. For her undergrad, she attended the University of Tampa, graduating with a bachelor’s in government and world affairs. She lives in Fredonia with her husband and two daughters.
Nicole Shields
Director of Operations
Nicole received her bachelor's degree in Human Services from SUNY Empire State University. She brings over 15 years of experience in human services, with a background in nonprofit leadership, program operations, peer support, and working with individuals with disabilities. Nicole is passionate about strengthening organizations and supporting programs that make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve. She lives in Buffalo with her husband, two daughters, two dogs and a cat.
Mallory Eddy
Program Assistant
Mallory received her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant and Stratton. She has previously worked in human resources and hospital administration. She lives in Collins with her husband and two daughters.
Brittney Olszewski
Community Wellness Coordinator
Brittney received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo State in Social Work. She also received an associate’s in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences along with a certificate in Human Services from SUNY ECC. The majority of her work experience has been with people with disabilities. She lives in Gowanda with her husband, their three sons, and two dogs.
Susan Guziec
PICHC Program Supervisor
Susan has worked for non-profit CBOs for 10 years after receiving her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master's in Elementary Education from SUNY Albany. She has experience in teaching, mentoring, and supporting children and their families. Susan is a lifelong Chautauqua County resident currently living in Fredonia with her husband.
Maria Ramos-Molina
Community Health Worker
Maria joins HCA as a bilingual community member, born in Puerto Rico. She received an Associates of Science in Medical Assisting from Fort Lauderdale, FL. As a teen mom she received several services from the community and always wanted to give back. Maria has a passion for supporting other parents and hopes to make a difference in their lives. She lives in Dunkirk with her 5 children.
Ashley Sweatman
Community Health Worker
Ashley spent 7 years working for Recovery Options Made Easy INC. as a mental health peer and spent time working at GA Family Services working with teenagers. She volunteered as an EMT for 4 years in her hometown of Kennedy which inspired her to give back to the community. She currently resides in Jamestown with her husband, son and various animals.
Brenda McKelvey
Community Health Worker
Brenda received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Mercyhurst University. She has worked in direct care with children for over 10 years and most recently as a Service Coordinator for Early Intervention. She worked for The Resource Center and Learning Disabilities Association. She believes children are our most important resource and she wants to support families to be successful. She is a proud mom of 3 boys and lives in Fredonia with her husband, youngest son, and 2 dogs.
Danielle Kessler
Community Health Worker
Danielle has over ten years of experience in healthcare, with a background in direct care through Aspire of WNY, private practice, and specialty care including supporting woman with high-risk pregnancies. She is also a mentor to children with Type 1 diabetes through the braveONE mentorship program. Danielle joined Healthy Community Alliance to continue supporting and investing in the health and well-being of others.
Lynda Chudy
Navigator
Lynda received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Her employment experience is diverse with the largest concentration in the field of education. She has been an employee with Healthy Community Allicance since 2006. She lives with her husband, dog and 11 chickens in beautiful south-eastern Cattaraugus County. Free time is spent hiking and working on trail mainenance for the North Country Trail Association.
Ashley Randolph
Navigator
Ashley received her Associates of Science in Medical Assistant from Keiser University in Melbourne Florida. Ashley has previously worked in a healthcare field. Ashley lives in Jamestown NY with her four boys.
Rachel Povhe
Navigator
Rachel received her Associates Degree in Humanities and Social Science from SUNY ECC along with a certificate in Human Services. She has previously worked in nonprofit organizations assisting Individuals in their community and workplace. Rachel lives in Gowanda with her husband, daughter and dog.
Lauren Fiorella
Navigator / Community Wellness Coordinator
Lauren has her bachelor’s degree in human services and an Early Childhood Education certificate from Empire State College. She has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit industry working with local families and is also a Real Estate Agent covering Chautauqua County and surrounding areas. She loves to golf and work within our community to make a difference for families. Lauren is from Gerry, NY and currently lives just outside of Jamestown with her husband, three children, and pets.
Bert Miller
Maintenance Supervisor
Bert has an extensive background with building and grounds maintenance. He worked for the Gowanda Central School District and owned his own landscaping business in Gowanda.
Additional management service staff members:
Kaitlin Hastie, SWAN Site Manager, Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, [email protected]
Jodie Willson, HIICAP Coordinator, Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, [email protected]
Diane Ball, HIICAP Counselor, Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, [email protected]
Samantha Crawford, HIICAP Counselor, Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, [email protected]
Amber Peters, Caseworker, Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, [email protected]
Lindsey Wawrzynski, Public Health Sanitarian Trainee, Cattaraugus County Health Department, [email protected]
Michelle Winicki, Resource Specialist in Lead, Cattaraugus County Health Department, [email protected]
Molly Higgins, WIC Program Nutrition Assistant, Cattaraugus County Health Department, [email protected]
