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Staff Directory

 

Lynn

Lynn Ontl, LMHC, NCC

Interim Director of Wellness Center

Pronouns: She/Her

ontll@cobleskill.edu

Cheryl

Cheryl Perog PA-C, MHS, DHS

Assistant Director of Wellness Center
Physician Assistant

Pronouns: She/Her
perogcj@cobleskill.edu

 

 

Medical Staff

Sara

Sara Harrison, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Pronouns: She/Her
harrissj@cobleskill.edu

LindaLinda Hill, RN

Registered Nurse

Pronouns: She/Her
hilllm@cobleskill.edu

Stephanie

Stephanie Leavitt, LPN

Licenced Practical Nurse

Pronouns: She/Her
leavitsm@cobleskill.edu


Counseling Staff

Shannon

Shannan Breault, LMHC

Senior Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her
breaulsk@cobleskill.edu

Danielle

Danielle Reu, LMHC

Senior Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her
reudn@cobleskill.edu

Kristyn

Kristyn Smith, LMHC, NCC

Senior Counselor

Pronouns: She/Her
SmithK@cobleskill.edu

 

 

Support Staff

Julie Palmatier

Administrative Assistant

Pronouns: She/Her
palmatja@cobleskill.edu

 

 

 

 

Lynn Ontl, LMHC, NCC

Interim Director of Wellness Center

Education:

Master of Science in Counseling and Human Relations Villanova University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice Elmira College

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor

 

Lynn has worked at the SUNY Cobleskill Beard Wellness Center since 2000, serving in the positions of a Senior Counselor, Assistant Director of Counseling, Co-Director of the Wellness Center and currently now as Interim Director of the Wellness Center. Before coming to SUNY Cobleskill, Lynn was employed at Keystone College, Hartwick College, and A.O. Fox Hospital.  She is passionate about helping college students face life challenges, overcome adversity, and develop intentional self-care plans that ultimately lead to self-acceptance and personal growth. She is committed to providing leadership for the Wellness Center team for the provision of high-quality comprehensive services while increasing access to care and resources for our students.

 


Cheryl Perog PA-C, MHS, DHS

Assistant Director of Wellness Center

Physician Assistant

 

Education:

Doctor of Health Sciences Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science in Health Science Physician Assistant Duke University

Bachelor or Science in Biology Utica College

Licensed Physician Assistant and National Commission of Physician Assistant Board Certified

 

Cheryl has worked at SUNY Cobleskill Beard Wellness Center since 2012 serving as Physician Assistant. Prior to joining the Beard Wellness Center, Cheryl worked at Siena College Health Services, St. Peters Hospital and Ellis Hospital. Cheryl has worked in acute care, primary care, surgery, and occupational health. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, asthma management and education. She enjoys golf, kayaking and spending time with friends and family.

 


Danielle Reu, LMHC

Senior Counselor

 

Education:

Master of Science Degree Health Counseling University at Albany SUNY

Bachelor of Science Degree Psychology High Point University

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Coming from a community mental health clinic, Danielle has worked at SUNY Cobleskill since 2013. She believes in a multi-modal approach, tailoring treatment to the needs of each unique client. Outside of counseling services, Danielle serves on campus and community coalitions related to substance education, prevention, and harm reduction. She enjoys partnering with other offices on campus to offer unique programs and learning opportunities for students, such as the Wellness Center’s Nationally Award winning Substance-Education Escape Room.

 


Shannan Breault, LMHC

Senior Counselor

 

Education:   

MSEd – Counseling  SUNY Oneonta

MSIS – Information Studies  University at Albany

Bachelor of Science English  SUNY Fredonia

Professional history and/or interests:  Throughout my professional life, I have worked with all ages from birth to elderly. After college, I worked in an Adult Residential Care Facility with an elderly population whose average age was 86.  It was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had because I feel we can gain so much from our interactions with our elders.  Next, I started my path to the mental health field while working with children and families as a Caseworker with DSS.  This position helped me realize that I wanted to do something proactive rather than reactive and help others make positive changes in their lives.  I went back to pursue a graduate degree in School Counseling with the intention of becoming a K-12 Guidance Counselor.  Instead, I discovered the position I have held for the last 20+ years, working with college students at SUNY Cobleskill.   I love working with college students because this age group is at a crossroads in their lives.  They are leaving their childhood and adolescence behind and moving forward toward their future.  There is so much potential at this time in our lives and I feel blessed to be a part of so many students’ lives over the years.  My special interest areas include Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), exploring gender identity and sexual orientation with students, and partnering with students in the Canine Department and Therapy Dogs International to provide therapy dog visits on campus.


Kristyn Smith, LMHC, NCC

Senior Conunselor

Education:

Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling University of Rochester

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology SUNY Oswego

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor

Kristyn is joining the Wellness Center team with several years’ experience in community mental health. She is dedicated to encouraging a safe environment for all clients while assisting them in identifying treatment goals. Kristyn enjoys working with clients to improve their stress management skills and self-care, and help them overcome life challenges.

 


Sara Harrison, PA-C

Physician Assistant

 

Education:

Bachelor of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University at Albany

Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies Upstate Medical University

Licensed Physician Assistant and National Commission of Physician Assistant Board Certified

Professional history and/or interests: Family Medicine and Primary Care, Treatment of Mental Health Disorders, Treatment of Chronic Medical Conditions, and Preventative

Medicine 

 


Linda Hill, RN

Education:

Registered Nurse

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing – Class of 2006

 

Prior to coming to SUNY Cobleskill in April of 2021, Linda worked in Public Health for 5 years and the hospital setting for many years prior to that. She has a professional interest in Communicable Disease.

 


Stephanie Leavitt, LPN

Education:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing-Class of 2009

Stephanie Leavitt has worked at the Wellness Center since 2013.  Prior to that she worked with the Visiting Nurses of Northeastern New York and Planned Parenthood. She has a professional interest in Women’s Health.   

 

 

 

Julie Palmatier

Administrative Assistant

Julie has served as the Administrative Assistant for the Wellness Center since 2009. Her hobbies include, camping, kayaking, crocheting and spending time with family and pets.