About Our Chapter

The Upstate New York Chapter was founded to serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their caregivers.

The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS through advocacy, care services, and research—providing help and hope to those facing the disease.

Our services and programs are made possible through the generosity of others. From the smallest donation to the largest gift, donors touch the ALS community with hope for the future.

Our Team

Territory Executive: Elizabeth (Liz) Krisanda (liz.krisanda@als.org)
Managing Director, Care Services: Rabecca Coulter (rabecca.coulter@als.org)
Care Services Coordinator, Central New York: Natalie Andrews (natalie.andrews@als.org)
Care Services Coordinator, Western New York: Julie Garland (julie.garland@als.org)
Care Services Coordinator, Finger Lakes Region: Laura Pelow (laura.pelow@als.org)
Development Manager, Central & Eastern New York: Nicholas Morciglio (nicholas.morciglio@als.org)
Development Manager, Western New York: Kristin Schneider (kristin.schneider@als.org)
Office Administrator: Andria Prouty (andria.prouty@als.org)