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Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer

Kelly Donoghue

Richelle Gregory

Monticia Prather

Lee Pray

Richard Webber, MD

Six new board members bring diverse backgrounds, shared commitment to community

PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/03/2022) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Directors welcomed its newest members, Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer, Kelly Donoghue, Richelle Gregory, Monticia Prather, Lee Pray and Richard Webber, MD at its first meeting of 2022 held virtually on January 25.

“Our newest members bring to our board an abundance of experience and a clear commitment to this community. Their unique backgrounds and expertise make them true assets to our organization,” said Board Chair Elizabeth Vicencio. “At a most significant and critical time in the evolution of health care – rebounding from a global pandemic amid a workforce shortage unlike anything we have ever seen, we welcome the opportunity to serve our regional community and develop a future that favors people, care and access.”

Goerlitz-Coryer is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Coryer Staffing. With a background in education and sales management, she leads a talented group of individuals in Plattsburgh and Burlington, VT who specialize in workforce development, staffing and recruitment. As the co-chair of the JCEO Community Action Angels, she has been devoted to leading community-centric programs like the Backpack Program, Fostering Komfort and the Safe Sleep Project.

Donoghue is the Clinton County Assistant Director of Emergency Services. For more than 24 years, he has been an active member in the area’s fire service and has been involved with the American Red Cross for over 21 years. He is an ordained minister who has served on the Clinton County Community Services Board, the Traffic Safety Board and most recently, was the President of the New York State 911 Coordinators Association.

As the Clinton County Director of Community Services, Gregory serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Community Services Board, the Local Government Unit for the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Support and the Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. She is also the Director of Clinton County Mental Health and Addictions Outpatient Clinic.  Her community work includes serving as an instructor for law enforcement mental health and the Vice-Chair of Substance Abuse and Prevention and Recovery in Clinton County (SPARCC). She is also involved in planning, improving and implementing systems for vulnerable populations with a specific emphasis on public education on trauma and resiliency.

Prather is the branch manager of Community Bank in Plattsburgh. She is actively involved with the United Way Adirondack Region’s annual campaign and the American Red Cross. Prather is a SUNY Plattsburgh graduate having earned a master’s of science degree in Human Relations and Organizational Development and she also holds a certificate in Human Resources Leadership.

Pray, the Director of HR, Payroll and Benefits for Northline Utilities, has served on numerous community boards including the North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Clinton County Workforce Investment Board in addition to volunteering as a Cub Scout Den Leader for the Keeseville Pack 5. She is an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Keeseville Lodge #2027 and is currently that organization’s District Deputy.

An internal medicine specialist, Dr. Webber has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and currently practices at Lake City Primary Care. Dr. Webber graduated from medical school and completed a residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington DC. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

These new members join Chairperson Vicencio, JoAnn Gleeson-Kreig, PhD, John McAuliffe, MD (Member at Large), Linda Bourgeois (Secretary), Neil Fesette (Member at Large), Paolo Fedi, MD, (Vice-Chair) and Tom Recny (Treasurer) on the CVPH Board. CVPH Board Members serve three, 3-year terms.

Photos provided: Elizabeth Goerlitz-Coryer, Kelly Donoghue, Richelle Gregory, Monticia Prather, Lee Pray and Richard Webber, MD.

PLATTSBURGH (March 7, 2022) — Shine On! returns to an in-person conference for 3rd to 5th-grade girls April 30 to May 1. The free conference, Mighty Girls Move Mountains: Explore Your Character Compass, will be held for the first time at Camp Pok-O-MacCready in Willsboro for only 80 girls due to COVID safety precautions. Online registration opens March 26 at 10 a.m. with a first come first serve policy.

This year’s conference is all about teaching girls how to survive and thrive in every aspect of their lives. A series of interactive activities will be offered such as rock climbing, low ropes and a variety of Shine On!-themed workshops. Workshops will encompass Shine On!’s three key themes: character strengths, communication skills and media/marketing literacy. SUNY Plattsburgh women mentors and Pok-O-MacCready’s certified instructors will lead girls through programming.

In compliance with Clinton County Health Department COVID guidelines all attendees must be fully vaccinated. Additionally, temperatures will be taken and rapid testing will be performed at check-in the morning of the conference in order to create a COVID-free bubble so that masks won’t be mandated. Attendees are always welcome to wear masks, however much of the conference will be outdoors in small cohorts for increased safety precautions.

Shine On! is a local organization dedicated to fostering resilience, confidence and character in young girls. The program strives to prevent negative behavioral outcomes that are commonly seen every day in middle and high school-aged teens by reaching them while they are still in elementary school. Ultimately, Shine On! aims to build a world populated with more empowered, strong women by starting in Plattsburgh.

The continual support Shine On! receives from local sponsors, such as CVPH, TDC, Plattsburgh Pediatrics, Cloudsplitter and Stewart’s, have made this program possible.

Now in its 13th year, the Shine On! conference is designed to promote self-confidence and help develop self-esteem in 3rd to 5th-grade girls. Approximately 2,000 girls have attended the annual conference. Shine On! also runs Education Outreach programming for boys and girls in schools throughout northern New York. For more information, please visit our website, www.shineongirl.org or email shineonpsu@gmail.com.

Workshops this year include:

“Conquer the Crux” — Rock Climbing

How does your daughter carry herself when things in life get tough? As we know, life is full of “mountains.” By rock climbing at Camp Pok-O-MacCready’s Crux rock climbing facility, your daughter will learn that by being gritty, challenging herself, and taking positive risks, she is capable of climbing some of life’s steepest mountains.

“High Hopes, Low Ropes” — Team Dynamics and Leadership

With strength and teamwork, we learn to be optimistic about challenges and see them as an opportunity to grow. The goal of low ropes is for your daughter to learn that her own efforts and attitudes are a determining factor in group success, on and off the ropes course.

“Your Savvy Self” — Needs vs. Wants/Understanding Finances

Sometimes in life we fail to understand the difference between our needs and our wants. In this workshop, our goal is to increase your daughter’s financial literacy skills in recognizing

her own needs versus wants, and most importantly, to understand that her true character requires nothing materialistic to feel worthy.

“Survive and Thrive” — Fire and Shelter Building

Curiosity ignites our desire to discover the unknown, and with this workshop, girls will gather the tools and confidence needed to be self-reliant.

“Situation Navigation” — Communication Skills

This workshop includes an obstacle course in which your daughters will learn the importance of communication skills and social intelligence in the bigger scheme of navigating life. We will teach the girls that life challenges are not obstacles, but learning opportunities to guide yourself through interpersonal and social struggles.

“Fight the Fake” — Media & Social Media Literacy

In the age of information, our beliefs of real versus fake can become easily disillusioned. The goal of this workshop is to ensure that your daughter is not another naive victim to the media. By the end of this interactive magazine activity, your daughter will know how to spot the difference between real and fake portrayals of people in the media.

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