About Us

Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS) supports and promotes the advocacy efforts of health care trustees and offers the largest trustee education conference in the nation.

HTNYS is an affiliate of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). HTNYS serves trustees statewide through a Board of Governors which guides the organizations efforts. Any institution that is a HANYS member is served by HTNYS.

Our Mission

"To assist voluntary health care trustees through education, communications, and advocacy to promote the delivery of quality health care to all communities in a cost effective manner."

Our Audience

HTNYS enhances the governance skills of trustees through a variety of educational products. This includes enhancing the skills of board leadership and the chief executive officer, who serves as an integral part of the governance team.

How Do We Help Trustees Serve As Effective Leaders?

By assuring trustees are:

  • asking the right questions
  • participating in the governing process
  • representing the interests of their communities
  • being continuously educated
  • exercising effective leadership

Our Staff

Sue Ellen Wagner

Executive Director
(518) 431-7837

Jennifer Carter

Director
(518) 431-7713

Sheila Taylor

Executive Assistant
(518) 431-7717