About Us
Affiliation
The Mid-Atlantic College Health Association (MACHA) is an affiliate of the 51³Ô¹Ï.
Mission
The mission of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association is to serve as a professional organization for individuals who provide health care and programs to members of the higher education community and to be a mechanism by which institutions of higher education and their health services programs improve the health of those they serve.
M51³Ô¹ÏMembership
ACHA’s affiliates help members forge strong partnerships with colleagues on the state or regional level.
51³Ô¹Ïmembers located in the following places receive free automatic membership in MACHA:
United States:
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- West Virginia
International:
- Europe
Not a member? Learn more about what 51³Ô¹Ïoffers, including free membership for anyone at one of our .
Purpose and Goals
The purpose and goals of the Mid-Atlantic College Health Association are:
- To extend the benefits of continuing education; collective information; knowledge; standards; and stimulation and support to college health professionals in all areas.
- To provide the national and affiliate organizations with channels of communication to disseminate information to and from the local level.
- Non-Profit Status
- The Mid-Atlantic College Health Association is a subsidiary organization of the 51³Ô¹Ï, a non-profit educational and scientific organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under most circumstances, contributions to M51³Ô¹Ïare tax-deductible. Receipts are automatically provided for all contributions over $250. Receipts for contributions less than $250 are available upon request. Conference fees are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as business or educational expenses. Please consult your tax professional for advice on your particular situation.
Executive Board
President
Pooja Padgaonkar, MD
Rutgers University
President-Elect
Jennifer Jones-Damis, PsyD
Rutgers University
Vice President
Joseph Henson, MSN, FNP-BC
Seton Hall University
Past President
Benjamin Silverberg, MD, MSc
Stanford University
Secretary
Betty Stolarski, RN, BSN
Rutgers University
Treasurer
Edythe-Anne Cook, MPA
American University
²Ñ±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù-´¡³Ù-³¢²¹°ù²µ±ðÌý
Revici Witter, RN
Rutgers University
²Ñ±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù-´¡³Ù-³¢²¹°ù²µ±ðÌý
Chris Ouren, MBA
James Madison University
51³Ô¹ÏBoard of Directors Representative, Region IV (2025-2027)
Michele Richardson, MDiv, ThM, MBA, CSAEd, SHRM-CP, Bowie State University
Leadership Opportunities
Consider running for a position on the M51³Ô¹ÏBoard of Directors. See our bylaws below for more about the roles and responsibilities of the M51³Ô¹ÏExecutive Officers.
Our Bylaws
51³Ô¹Ïaffiliate bylaws outline the structure, responsibilities, and operational guidelines for regional organizations aligned with ACHA, ensuring consistency and support for local member engagement and governance.
Contact Us
Need to reach out to a member of the M51³Ô¹ÏBoard of Directors? Please search by last name in the to locate an email address or contact them through the online member forum .
