Ann Morgan
Executive director
Ann came to the North Country in 1996 from Southern Illinois. She has a Master of Science degree in Community Health Education and over 30 years of community and other healthcare experience, including her role as Director of Community Health and Wellness at Canton-Potsdam Hospital and later at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. When not working, Ann is most happy walking in the woods or going on adventures to new places with her life partner, Kris. She has two adult children, three stepsons, and two grandchildren – all of whom provider her with much joy.
Dan Sweet
Associate director
Dan was born and raised in Saranac Lake, and currently lives in Malone. He attended SUNY Potsdam and received a bachelor’s degree in Community Health with Nutrition and Fitness minors. Dan was recently the Family, Health & Well-Being educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County, where he worked on several different grants involving nutrition education and outreach. Outside of the workplace, you may find Dan skiing at Whiteface and Titus in the winters or out playing lacrosse in the summer.
Morgan Greenwood
Program Coordinator
Morgan has been in the nonprofit/medical field for over eight years. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Communications from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Colorado. She was born and raised in upstate New York and loves being able to help the people in its communities with the programs The Heart Network provides.
Arriana Patraw
Community health improvement coordinator
Arriana was born and raised in Saranac Lake, and it was here in the mountains where her passion for a healthy lifestyle blossomed. She earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh in Fitness and Wellness Leadership with a concentration in Allied Health Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at the University at Albany, participating as a scholar in the Strengthening the Public Health Workforce program.
Amy Kohanski
Project director
Amy is Project Director for the HRSA North Country Chronic Disease Network grant. Prior to this she has had a wide-ranging career path. Most recently she was the Wellness Coach and Program Coordinator at Adirondack Health. She was an entrepreneur who once owned a nutrition consulting business, a yoga studio, and a natural food store. She has a Master’s in Nutrition, an Associates a Culinary Arts and is a certified yoga instructor. Amy loves the Adirondack Mountains and the small communities that are part of it.
Hanna Schneider
Tobacco project coordinator
Hanna was born and raised in upstate New York and graduated with a Master of Health Administration from Utica University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University. Her journey in the field began as a Public Health Americorps Service Member, where she found a passion for supporting healthier and more informed communities. With a unique blend of health and finance experience, she brings both an analytical and community-focused approach to her work. Some of her favorite activities include spending time with her dog, hiking, playing pickleball, and yoga.
Julie Cooke
Get Healthy North Country program manager
Julie graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a major in Psychology and a minor in Society and Human Services. She has been privileged to observe the significant advances in the field of preventive health during her 30 years as a Health Educator and is excited to witness the newly anticipated chapters! Julie is happiest by the water at camp, sharing a meal and spending time with family and friends.
Ron Brenner
controller
Ron has been in the North Country for 20 years. He earned his degree in Accounting and has worked at various Corporate entities, as well as, hospitality properties. Ron is also a New York State certified Emergency Medical Technician. Ron is an avid runner and has completed in excess of fifty marathons.
Chris Morris
communications coordinator