Meet The Staff

I grew up in Canisteo, NY and am a Alfred University graduate (B.A. in Communication Studies). I have worked in higher education for 5 years and plan to continue working in higher education. Outside of work, I love spending time with my niece and nephew, spending time with friends, reading, and traveling.

Taryn (they/them) is a visual artist, currently studying for their Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. Taryn received their BFA in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design (2013) and their MFA in 3D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2018). They like spending time in their art studio, primarily working in paint, assemblage, and installation.

BS in Psychology with specialization in Adult Mental Health. Abbie believes in meeting students where they are and working together to set positive goals in a warm counseling environment. She spends her free time reading, crocheting, and playing video or board games. She loves to kayak and enjoys anything in the fantasy genre.

Ginny grew up in Wellsville, NY, and graduated from Alfred State College in 1985. She worked for four years as a staff nurse at Jones Memorial Hospital and thirty years at the Visiting Nurses Association of WNY.

Ginny currently lives in Wellsville, NY with her husband John. She has one daughter and two grandchildren. Ginny enjoys gardening, reading, walking, and spending time with her family.

Jonathan Hilsher joined ASC in 2012 as director of Civic Engagement. Today, he provides support to Health & Wellness Services, International Student Services, Wellsville Student Affairs, the Center for Civic Leadership, and is co-chair of Leadership Allegany.

He holds an MS in human resource management from Stony Brook University, a non-profit management MS from Eastern University, and a political science BA from Messiah University. He loves helping students be successful and meaningfully engage in the community. Jonathan enjoys his family, mountain biking, running, and the outdoors.

Dr. Del Rey Honeycutt, a licensed mental health counselor in NY, has a Ph.D. in Health Psychology and an M.S. in Community Counseling. With over 20 years of experience and a decade in higher ed administration, she focuses on reducing stigma, supporting student-athletes, and promoting healthy campuses. Using an integrative approach, she fosters insight, self-awareness, and belonging. Raised in Tucson, Dr. Honeycutt now lives in Alfred with her two sons, enjoying sports, music, and exercise.

Erika is a Registered Nurse originally from Rexville, NY. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Health Care Management from Cazenovia College and recently obtained her Nursing Degree from Alfred State College. Her favorite part of the job is interacting with students and being part of a great team.

She hopes that any student experiencing difficulties feels a little more at ease knowing that Health and Wellness is here for them. In her free time, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, husband, friends, and new golden retriever puppy, Honey.

I grew up in Alfred Station and both parents worked and retired from Alfred State College.

As an RN, I worked as a travel nurse, specialties included emergency, critical care, urgent care, and med/surg.  As an FNP has worked in emergency, urgent care, hospitalist, and general surgery specialties.  Worked with the Nursing Department at Alfred State for 8 years as an Associate Professor.

Jess currently lives in Alfred Station with her husband and 3 children.  She continues to work as needed at Jones and St. James Hospitals.

Lynda graduated from Alfred State over 30 years ago and has worked at Health and Wellness Services for the past six years. She enjoys interacting with students and being able to treat and reassure them when they are ill.

Lynda was born in Kansas and has lived in Hornell since she was a teenager. You’ll find her spending her free time at Keuka Lake with family, riding motorcycles with her husband, and enjoying time with her children and three grandchildren.

Chance holds an MS.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. With years of experience at St. Bonaventure aiding student growth, he now uses an integrative, collaborative approach emphasizing CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and IFST to help others embrace authenticity.

In his free time, he enjoys exercising, camping, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and competing in sports.

Clarissa grew up in Whitesville, NY, and graduated from Alfred State College with a bachelor’s in business administration in December of 2020. During her time at Alfred as a student, she worked as a work-study in the Health & Wellness Services office.

She spends her free time reading, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors with her spouse and dog, Callie.

Amya is a Mental Health Counseling student at Alfred University and is originally from Almond, NY. She graduated from SUNY Brockport with a BS in Psychology and a focus on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling. Her favorite part about counseling is being able to work with a diverse group of clients who each have a unique story to tell. Amya enjoys spending her free time learning new songs on guitar and reading.

Teri, a 1995 Alfred State alumna of the Registered Professional Nursing program (AAS), is the RN for Health and Wellness Services in Wellsville. With 20+ years as an ER nurse, she holds certifications in TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR, and was a certified COVID-19 contact tracer. She also worked as a Home Care Nurse specializing in wound care and infusion. Teri enjoys spontaneous travel, kayaking, photography, outdoor activities, and spending time with her granddaughter and three dogs.

Richard grew up in Allegany County, NY for most of his life, but spent 12 years living in Massachusetts. He graduated from Alfred State College with an AAS and went on to pursue his BSN at Daemen College.

Richard has a background in emergency nursing, critical care nursing, and nursing management. Richard currently lives in Scio, NY with his spouse. He has two children and five grandchildren that he enjoys spending time with.

Originally from Massachusetts, Mallory holds an M.S. in Ed from Elmira College, an M.A. in Environmental Planning & Management from the University of Illinois, and a B.S. in Biology from MCLA. An avid yogi, she values mindfulness, body kindness, and well-being. Mallory is also earning her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate. Despite her busy schedule, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, son, two daughters, and their dog, Nessie.