About Us
For over 100 years, the New York Self-Insurers Association (NYSIA), a not-for-profit organization, has served its member businesses by keeping them informed about important developments in the increasingly complex area of self-insurance, while promoting and protecting their vital interests.
Through an active, cooperative information network, NYSIA keeps members aware of pending legislation, changes in the law, new regulations, and other issues relating to self-insurance. In addition, NYSIA represents your business interests at legislative hearings and conferences, acting as your vocal and vigorous advocate on matters pertaining to the creation, passage, and administration of relevant laws. We also advocate for administrative improvements in the Workers’ Compensation Board.
Board of Managers
Our Board of Managers is comprised of dedicated NYSIA members from a diversity of for-profit, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Their common thread is an interest in keeping informed about and advocating for Workers’ Compensation laws that are fair to New York’s self-insured organizations.
Erika Graham, Chair Port Authority of New York & New Jersey | Suzanne Oommen, Vice Chair New York University 194 Mercer St, 9th Floor New York, NY 10003 P: 212-998-2731 | |
Hana Bloch Columbia University HR Benefits/Leave Mgmt Office New York, NY 10027 P: 212-851-0662 F: 212-851-7069 | Deborah Borden University of Rochester 910 Genesee St PO Box 270025 Rochester, NY 14627 P: 585-273-1759 |
Claims Specialist, Risk Mgmt & Regulatory Compliance Svcs Syracuse University 621 Skytop Rd, 100-04 Syracuse, NY 13244 P: 315-416-9066 F: 315-443-1154 |
Diocese of Rockville Centre 50 N. Park Avenue PO Box 9023 Rockville Centre, NY 11570-9023 P: 516-678-5800 F: 516-763-2606 | Carolyn Gamble Rochester Regional Health 100 Kings Highway S. Rochester, NY 14617 P: 585-922-0776 |
Senior Director Marriott International, Inc. 9737 Washingtonian Blvd, Ste 201 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 P: 301-380-0341 F: 301-644-8230 |
Cathy L. Held Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. |
UPS 75 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 P: 631-756-3827 F: 877-303-5153 | |
Jennifer Pickard Group Director, Claims Mgmt Walmart Claims Services 608 SW 8th St | Patti Bennett Riddle, LMSW Cornell University Division of Human Resources Medical Leaves Administration 365 Pine Tree Road Ithaca, NY 14850 P: 607-255-1292 F: 607-255-1888 | Jacqueline Somwaru Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc. Law Department Manager - Room 18-121-4 4 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 P: 212-460-6392 F: 212-780-6483 |
Julie Tennant Eastman Kodak Company Corporate Medical, B/28/KP Rochester, NY 14603 P: 585-726-3189 F: 585-722-9856 |
Deputy Chief 350 Jay Street, 9th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 P: 718-724-5400 F: 718-724-5497 | |