named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
AHEC Future Docs
Program for undergraduate pre-med students providing MCAT preparation, application guidance, physician shadowing, and mentoring to support medical school admission.
AHEC Scholars
Two-year, interdisciplinary hot-spotting program for health profession students working with high-cost, high-needs patients to address social and financial health obstacles.
Careers in Care
Program providing wraparound support, mentorship, and resources for students entering healthcare programs and for experienced professionals seeking advancement.
Doula Collaborative of WNY
Network for practicing doulas to share experiences, receive updates on Medicaid benefits, and engage in advocacy efforts.
EMIM
Empowering & Mentoring in Medicine, a 6-week immersive program for high school juniors and seniors exploring healthcare careers through shadowing and hands-on activities.
Maternal Health Program
Program offering free doula services, monthly stipends, and support with housing and baby supplies for pregnant and postpartum individuals; includes doula training and certification.
PATCH
Providers and Teens Communicating for Health program where teen educators facilitate workshops for peers and healthcare providers on adolescent health topics.
Provider and Community Education
Customizable training sessions for healthcare providers on cultural humility, health literacy, social drivers of health, and burnout prevention.
SWAG
Students With Academic Goals, an 8-week program for high school student-athletes focusing on healthcare careers, life skills, mental health, and leadership.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 3 activities
- Career Guidance and Outreach ActivitiesHosts virtual and in-person drop-in hours and events to provide guidance on healthcare careers, including the Careers in Care program and participation in community events like Uplifting Birth Equity to share information about doula care and mental health support.
- Doula Training and Workforce DevelopmentOperates a structured doula training program consisting of a 3-day intensive course, supplemental education, and field shadowing to prepare doulas for Medicaid eligibility and professional practice.
- Maternal Health Program with Doula ServicesProvides free doula services, monthly stipends, housing and transportation support, and baby supplies to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Doulas are trained and deployed to offer emotional, social, and physical support throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including birth planning and comfort measures.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Community Health Literacy and Education InitiativesCreates and distributes health literacy materials for community members and delivers educational sessions to improve health decision-making. Includes development of a health literacy guide and workshops on social determinants of health, cultural competency, and maternal health.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Healthcare Career Pathway Programs for StudentsOffers high school and college-level programs including afterschool activities, summer camps, research opportunities, internships, and community-based rotations to support students in Western New York pursuing healthcare careers. Includes programs like EMIM, SWAG, and Careers in Care that provide mentorship, life skills training, and networking.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Pre-Medical Student Support and MentorshipSupports undergraduate pre-medical students through MCAT preparation courses, one-on-one mentoring, mock interviews, application guidance, personal statement review, and physician shadowing opportunities in partnership with Catholic Health and The Princeton Review.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition and Program Completion EventsOrganizes recognition ceremonies to celebrate student achievements in leadership, communication, teamwork, emotional wellness, and career readiness upon completion of youth development programs.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Student Leadership and Skill-Building ProgramsOffers workshops and immersive experiences focused on leadership, emotional wellness, nonverbal communication, stress management, and team performance for student-athletes and other youth participants, including body language and mental health sessions.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Teen Peer Education and Leadership DevelopmentTrains high school students as peer educators through the PATCH program to lead workshops for peers and healthcare providers on adolescent health topics, building communication, leadership, and advocacy skills.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Training for Healthcare Providers and Community MembersDelivers training programs for current and aspiring health professionals on cultural humility, health literacy, social drivers of health, burnout prevention, and substance use disorder. Includes specialized curricula such as PATCH for Providers and Health Literacy for Providers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$1.02M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$974K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$978K
Cash$709K
Investments$0
Liabilities$160K
Net assets$818K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +51.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY TRANELLO MSW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $104K |
board members · 10
- ALEXCIA HARROD MPA — MEMBER
- BRYAN M CACCIOTTI AICP MUP — TREASURER
- CORINNE E ABRAMS MPH — MEMBER
- LAURA BERRADY MBA — MEMBER
- LOUIS D DANGELO JR MCHES — MEMBER
- MATTIE L RHODES PHD RN — MEMBER
- RACHEL M ERSING MA DC MBA — MEMBER
- TAMEKA FELTS MBA BSN — MEMBER
- TARA C JEFFERSON RN BS MBA — VICE CHAIR
- WALTER B HOLLAND JR DDS — CHAIR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Boston Scientific Funder — Boston Scientific provides funding for the AHEC Future Docs program.
- Bryan M. Cacciotti, AICP, MUP Partner — Treasurer of ENAHEC Board of Directors
- Catholic Health Partner — Partner organization providing physician shadowing opportunities for AHEC Future Docs students
- Corinne E. Abrams, MPH Partner — Director on ENAHEC Board of Directors
- D’Youville University Partner — Hosted campus tours and workshops for SWAG program participants
- HOPE Buffalo Partner — Erie Niagara AHEC is the Site Coordinator of the PATCH program for HOPE Buffalo.
- Health Foundation for Western and Central New York Funder — Exclusively funds the Maternal Health Program.
- Health Foundation for Western and Central New York Funder — Funds the Maternal Health Program that offers monthly parenting support groups.
- Health Sciences Charter School Partner — Partner school participating in the SWAG program
- Louis Dangelo, MCHES Partner — Secretary of ENAHEC Board of Directors
- Niagara Falls High School Partner — Partner school participating in the SWAG program
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Partner — Co-sponsored and collaborated on the Uplifting Birth Equity event.
- Rachel Ersing, DC, MBA, MAOL, LMT Partner — Director on ENAHEC Board of Directors
- Tameka Felts, BSN, MBA Partner — Director on ENAHEC Board of Directors
- Tara Jefferson, RN, BS, MBA Partner — Vice Chair of ENAHEC Board of Directors
- WNY Network — Part of the Western New York regional network focused on advancing health opportunities.
- Walter B. Holland, Jr., DDS Government — Board Chair of ENAHEC
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as the platform for hosting virtual drop-in hours.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Doula Model to Address Maternal Health Disparitiesmethodology: doula_supported_careBy deploying trained doulas—particularly those advocating for Black women—within communities, the organization improves maternal health outcomes and birth experiences because continuous, culturally aligned, non-judgmental support reduces stress, increases patient agency, and mitigates systemic inequities in care delivery.
- Health Literacy as a Foundation for Improved Health Outcomesmethodology: health-literacyBy strengthening individuals’ ability to access, understand, and act on health information, the organization improves health outcomes because increased health literacy enables better self-advocacy, care navigation, and adherence to preventive and treatment protocols.
- Representative Workforce Development Through Immersive Pipeline Programsmethodology: workforce_pipeline_developmentBy providing immersive, long-term healthcare career exposure and holistic pre-medical preparation—especially through peer-led and community-rooted education—the organization builds a more representative healthcare workforce because early, supported engagement increases student readiness, identity alignment, and persistence among underrepresented youth.