ABOUT US
The Mission & Vision of GNYMA Stroke Coordinators
Mission
The mission of the Stroke Coordinators in the New York Greater Metro Area is to apply the concept of community among each other and towards the practice of patient care.
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Vision
The vision of the Stroke Coordinators in the New York Greater Metro Area is to focus on evidence based interventions for the purpose of achieving health equity in the diverse communities that we serve.
The Greater New York Metro Area Stroke Coordinators’ Consortium (GNYMASCC) is a collaborative network of stroke professionals across New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
Our members include stroke coordinators, program managers, quality and performance improvement leaders, and physicians dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based stroke care.
Through shared learning, collaboration, and education, the Consortium works to support continuous improvement in stroke systems of care and promote better outcomes for patients across the region.
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stroke coordinator CONSORTIUM
GNYMASCC.COM WEBSITE OWNER
Kristine Deblois, MBA, MSN, RN, SCRN is the owner and developer of the Greater NY Metro Area Stroke Consortium website and a former President of the Greater New York Metropolitan Stroke Coordinator Consortium.
She has been actively involved with the consortium for over a decade and brings more than 15 years of experience working with stroke patients. Kristine currently serves as Neurology Program Manager at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, a Thrombectomy-Capable Center and home to the only dedicated Neuro ICU in Queens, NY.
She works closely with the Consortium’s Executive Board and the New York Stroke Program Consultant for the American Heart Association.
AHA/ASA PROGRAM CONSULTANT
Anna Huang, DrPH(c), MPH is a Quality Improvement Consultant for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
She partners with over 100 hospitals across New York City and Long Island to optimize the use of AHA registries in stroke, heart failure, resuscitation, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation. Her work focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement aligned with evidence-based AHA guidelines, supporting quality initiatives, providing resources, and collaborating on research with physicians and clinical coordinators.
Anna is passionate about advancing equitable, evidence-based care and applies both quantitative and qualitative public health expertise to strengthen decision-making and healthcare programming.
EXECUTIVE BOARD ROLES
President
Provides strategic leadership for the GNYMASCC and facilitates quarterly meetings of the Greater NY Metro Area stroke leadership. The President sets meeting agendas, guides discussion on key regional stroke initiatives, represents the consortium in external collaborations, and ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering engagement across member hospitals nd collaborating closely with the website developer and AHA/ASA consultant.
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Vice President
Supports the President and leads GNYMASCC vendor relations, including coordination and logistics for quarterly meetings. This role assists with operational planning and serves as President in the following year to ensure leadership continuity.​​
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Communications Outreach Secretary
Partners with the GNYMASCC.com website developer to maintain updated content, including membership information, professional updates, events, educational resources, and relevant stroke-related topics. This role helps ensure timely and accurate communication with consortium members.
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AHA/ASA Consultant
Oversees GNYMASCC communications, including meeting invitations, reminders, registration correspondence, and follow-up. Responsible for recording, organizing, and distributing meeting minutes to support continuity and engagement.