Student Leadership

Developing leaders who drive engagement and excellence at CAHE.

"The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines the success or failure of an organization."

— Fred Fiedler and Martin Chemers, Improving Leadership Effectiveness

About the Student Leadership Committee

The Student Leadership Committee plays an integral role in CAHE students' academic and social lives. Class representatives are selected from various cohorts and act as a liaison between CAHE's administration and fellow classmates to streamline communication, drive student engagement and participation, and encourage strong academic performance. The committee provides essential organizational support and insight for student-focused events and activities throughout the year.

Class Representatives

The Student Leadership Committee is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills. A Class Representative ("Class Rep") is selected for each cohort to be the voice of that cohort within the committee. Class reps attend quarterly Thursday evening meetings during the academic year, where they meet with administration to hear updates and give insight on how CAHE can achieve its goal of constant improvement.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Serving on Advisory Boards
  • Uniting the institution and the various healthcare programs offered
  • Helping to identify areas and policies that can be adjusted to better serve the needs of the community
  • Coordinating various charity events throughout the academic year
  • Representing the institution at various events throughout the academic year, such as regularly scheduled Open Houses

How can I become a Class Representative?

Details on how to apply will be provided at orientation. All nominees are reviewed by a committee and representatives are announced during the second quarter of their program.

Meet our Class Representatives

Madeline Merritt

Madeline Merritt

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS 24-09 Staten Island)

"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently."

Marie Forleo

Joseph Storch

Joseph Storch

Radiography (RTR 24-09 Brooklyn)

"Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again."

Nelson Mandela

Brianna Castelle

Brianna Castelle

Radiography (RTR 25-09 Staten Island)

"The role of class representative requires listening with empathy and leading with integrity."

Brianna Castelle

Pavel Gayevskiy

Pavel Gayevskiy

Radiography (RTR 25-11 Brooklyn)

"Appreciate your small wins!"

Pavel Gayevskiy

Megan Vargas

Megan Vargas

Radiography (RTR 26-02 Staten Island)

"The best revenge is massive success."

Frank Sinatra

Emily Driscoll

Emily Driscoll

Radiography (RTR 26-02 Brooklyn)

"Continuous effort-not strength or intelligence-is the key to unlocking your potential."

Emily Driscoll

Michelle Diaz

Michelle Diaz

Radiation Therapy (RTT 26-02 Brooklyn)

"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity."

Hippocrates (attributed, circa 400 BC)