Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee (EMSCAC) Members

Member Name Committee Seat County of Residence Term Expiration
Dr. Arthur Cooper, MD Pediatric Surgeon *Chair New York 7/31/2027
Dr. Elise Van der Jagt, MD Pediatric Critical Care Physician *Vice Chair Monroe 7/31/2027
Dr. Kevin Albert, MD Pediatric Primary Care Physician Rensselaer 1/31/2025
Bruce Barry, RN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nurse Essex 7/31/2027
Sharon Chiumento, RN, EMT-P EMS Provider Monroe 7/31/2027
Dr. Edward Conway, Jr. MD Pediatric Critical Care Physician New York 1/31/2025
Dr. Pamela Feuer, MD Pediatric Critical Care Physician Richmond 7/31/2025
Dr. Kim Wallenstein Pediatric Surgeon Onondaga 6/30/2028
Dr. Vincent Calleo, MD Pediatric Toxicologist Physician Onondaga 8/31/2026
Douglas Hexel, EMS Provider Schenectady 11/30/2026
Nickol O'Toole Parent of Previously Ill or Injured Child Tioga 11/30/2026
Dr. Tiffany Bombard, MD Emergency Medicine Physician Clinton 12/31/2026
Dr. Matthew Harris, MD Pediatric EMS Physician Nassau 12/31/2026
Chief Joseph Pataky EMS Provider Queens 12/31/2026
Jason Haag EMS Provider Ontario 12/31/2026
Benjamin Kasper EMS Provider Erie 1/31/2027
Jennifer Falgiatano, RN, BS, APN Pediatric Cricial Care Nurse Onondaga 6/30/2028
Kelly Ann McDonald Parent of Child with Special Healthcare Needs Nassau 7/31/2028
Dr. Vera Feuer Pediatric Psychiatrist Nassau 7/31/2028
Dr. Mark Hanna, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Kings 10/31/2028
Vacant Seats
Vetting in Process EMS Physician    
Vacant School Nurse    
Vacant Hospital Administrator    

* Indicates the position is currently undergoing the vetting process for appointment

EMSC Committee Executive Secretary & Program Manager

  • Amy Eisenhauer
    New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems
    875 Central Avenue
    Albany, NY 12206-1388
    (518) 485-5907
    amy.eisenhauer@health.ny.gov