2016 -2017 New York State Officer Team
Laura Roe, President
Advisor: Michelle Fleischman
Gilboa, District 8A
Hey! My name is Laura Roe from District 8A and I attend Gilboa-Conesville Central School. I am your 2016-2017 State President. I can’t wait to take you all on a magical adventure with FCCLA. I have been in FCCLA for four years and have held every office available. I have also participated in STAR events from 8th grade to 10th grade and have attended every National Conference within that time. FCCLA has shaped me into the person I am today. Without FCCLA, I wouldn’t have had all these amazing opportunities. Through FCCLA, I have met some amazing people and friends. My goal as the New York State President is to increase membership, fundraising, and to inspire others to continue with FCCLA and promote the organization. This is going to be a bewitching ride and I hope you are all excited to join the State council as we experience the magic of FCCLA.
Advisor: Michelle Fleischman
Gilboa, District 8A
Hey! My name is Laura Roe from District 8A and I attend Gilboa-Conesville Central School. I am your 2016-2017 State President. I can’t wait to take you all on a magical adventure with FCCLA. I have been in FCCLA for four years and have held every office available. I have also participated in STAR events from 8th grade to 10th grade and have attended every National Conference within that time. FCCLA has shaped me into the person I am today. Without FCCLA, I wouldn’t have had all these amazing opportunities. Through FCCLA, I have met some amazing people and friends. My goal as the New York State President is to increase membership, fundraising, and to inspire others to continue with FCCLA and promote the organization. This is going to be a bewitching ride and I hope you are all excited to join the State council as we experience the magic of FCCLA.
Emily Esack, 1st Vice President and Voting Delegate
Advisor: Jeremy Losee
Arlington HS, District 3
Hello, my name is Emily Esack and I am your 1st Vice President of New York State FCCLA. I first joined FCCLA in 2013 when I was in the 7th grade. I went to my first state conference and presented my first S.T.A.R. event for St. Jude’s Children Hospital. I raised $394.00 through a game of Penny Wars at my school and received a silver award for my work. In 2014 I became a junior leader and was also my chapter’s president. I also did my second S.T.A.R. event for Sparrow’s Nest. I first got Krista Jones the founder of Sparrows Nest on board. Then I got sponsors to donate baked goods and did some baking myself for a bake sale that raised $605.00 through a bake sale, and also handmade 24 cooking aprons for the mothers that Sparrow’s Nest was assisting. For my effort I received a gold award at the N.Y. State Conference and then traveled to the National Leadership Conference in Washington DC where I received a gold medal on a national level. In 2015 I traveled to other districts and made speeches in an effort to be elected to state officer elect. As Vice President I wrote to all of our State Senators and met with Senator Sue Serino who donated pins to be handed out at this year’s National Leadership Conference in San Diego. One of my jobs at the conference was to act as New York’s Voting Delegate. I voted on many amendments to FCCLA’s by-laws and I evaluated all 25 national candidates and voted for the 10 best suited for national office. I enjoy many things outside of FCCLA such as playing the piano, figure skating and volunteering. I also spend time hanging with my friends and camping with my family. As your 1st Vice President, my personal goal is to increase membership, to educate more students about The organization, and advocate for FCCLA in my community
Advisor: Jeremy Losee
Arlington HS, District 3
Hello, my name is Emily Esack and I am your 1st Vice President of New York State FCCLA. I first joined FCCLA in 2013 when I was in the 7th grade. I went to my first state conference and presented my first S.T.A.R. event for St. Jude’s Children Hospital. I raised $394.00 through a game of Penny Wars at my school and received a silver award for my work. In 2014 I became a junior leader and was also my chapter’s president. I also did my second S.T.A.R. event for Sparrow’s Nest. I first got Krista Jones the founder of Sparrows Nest on board. Then I got sponsors to donate baked goods and did some baking myself for a bake sale that raised $605.00 through a bake sale, and also handmade 24 cooking aprons for the mothers that Sparrow’s Nest was assisting. For my effort I received a gold award at the N.Y. State Conference and then traveled to the National Leadership Conference in Washington DC where I received a gold medal on a national level. In 2015 I traveled to other districts and made speeches in an effort to be elected to state officer elect. As Vice President I wrote to all of our State Senators and met with Senator Sue Serino who donated pins to be handed out at this year’s National Leadership Conference in San Diego. One of my jobs at the conference was to act as New York’s Voting Delegate. I voted on many amendments to FCCLA’s by-laws and I evaluated all 25 national candidates and voted for the 10 best suited for national office. I enjoy many things outside of FCCLA such as playing the piano, figure skating and volunteering. I also spend time hanging with my friends and camping with my family. As your 1st Vice President, my personal goal is to increase membership, to educate more students about The organization, and advocate for FCCLA in my community
Whitney Ewing, Vice President of Finance
Advisor: Ann Marie Giacoia
Marlboro, District 3
Hello, my name is Alexis Morring. I am currently a junior at Sewanhaka High School in District 1B. I have been in FCCLA since 9th grade and have accomplished many things. I have competed in two State Conference competitions and have gone to the National Conference in San Diego, California. I am also running for a position at chapter level and an officer elect. I can't wait to make great memories in FCCLA as I am approaching my final years in high school.
Advisor: Ann Marie Giacoia
Marlboro, District 3
Hello, my name is Alexis Morring. I am currently a junior at Sewanhaka High School in District 1B. I have been in FCCLA since 9th grade and have accomplished many things. I have competed in two State Conference competitions and have gone to the National Conference in San Diego, California. I am also running for a position at chapter level and an officer elect. I can't wait to make great memories in FCCLA as I am approaching my final years in high school.
Annika Ortlieb
2016-2017 NYS VP of Communication
Beaver River, District 5B
Hi, New York FCCLA! My name is Annika Ortlieb and I am from District 5b. I am your 2016-2017 Vice-President of Communications. I am a junior at Beaver River Central School. Some sports that I participate in are soccer, volleyball, and track. Aside from sports, I am in our band, chorus; I was also involved in our school’s select chorus and marching band. I enjoy theatre very much, and have been in four musicals. Currently, I have a role in our fall production of South Pacific.
And of course I love FCCLA! My goal for this year is to gain more membership! FCCLA is an amazing experience and I want more people to have the opportunity to be a part of it. I will be the 2016-2017 president of my chapter and I can’t wait! I joined FCCLA in 8th grade when previous state officer Ashley Hirsch invited me to a meeting. I immediately fell in love with the organization and wanted to be more involved. So, I decided to do the star event Recycle and Redesign. I received gold at state level and then went on to Nationals in San Antonio, Texas where I received a gold again! I then did a Focus on Children Star Event and received a silver at states, and at Nationals in Washington D.C. I have attended three State Meetings and two National Meetings. Through FCCLA, I have been given so many opportunities. From going to Texas and Washington D.C., meeting so many amazing people, and, of course, becoming a State Officer! It has also helped me to become a more confident person in my public speaking and in general. FCCLA has helped me to gain more leadership qualities in myself than I had ever imagined! I can’t wait for this term with my amazing fellow officers! I hope to see you all at our State Meeting in the spring!
2016-2017 NYS VP of Communication
Beaver River, District 5B
Hi, New York FCCLA! My name is Annika Ortlieb and I am from District 5b. I am your 2016-2017 Vice-President of Communications. I am a junior at Beaver River Central School. Some sports that I participate in are soccer, volleyball, and track. Aside from sports, I am in our band, chorus; I was also involved in our school’s select chorus and marching band. I enjoy theatre very much, and have been in four musicals. Currently, I have a role in our fall production of South Pacific.
And of course I love FCCLA! My goal for this year is to gain more membership! FCCLA is an amazing experience and I want more people to have the opportunity to be a part of it. I will be the 2016-2017 president of my chapter and I can’t wait! I joined FCCLA in 8th grade when previous state officer Ashley Hirsch invited me to a meeting. I immediately fell in love with the organization and wanted to be more involved. So, I decided to do the star event Recycle and Redesign. I received gold at state level and then went on to Nationals in San Antonio, Texas where I received a gold again! I then did a Focus on Children Star Event and received a silver at states, and at Nationals in Washington D.C. I have attended three State Meetings and two National Meetings. Through FCCLA, I have been given so many opportunities. From going to Texas and Washington D.C., meeting so many amazing people, and, of course, becoming a State Officer! It has also helped me to become a more confident person in my public speaking and in general. FCCLA has helped me to gain more leadership qualities in myself than I had ever imagined! I can’t wait for this term with my amazing fellow officers! I hope to see you all at our State Meeting in the spring!
Mrs. Giacoia
State Officer Trainer
Marlboro Middle School (FACS teacher & Advisor), District 3
Marlboro High School (Advisor)
I became part of the FCCLA family in 1992 ( I know you weren’t born yet). I thank those students who pushed me to be an advisor every chance I get, it’s been a magical time ever since. Some other things I like to do are designing and building the costumes for our HS drama productions, spending time with my family and reading. I am looking forward to working with two of my former students. I couldn't ask for a better team of SO’s and Asst. Trainers.
State Officer Trainer
Marlboro Middle School (FACS teacher & Advisor), District 3
Marlboro High School (Advisor)
I became part of the FCCLA family in 1992 ( I know you weren’t born yet). I thank those students who pushed me to be an advisor every chance I get, it’s been a magical time ever since. Some other things I like to do are designing and building the costumes for our HS drama productions, spending time with my family and reading. I am looking forward to working with two of my former students. I couldn't ask for a better team of SO’s and Asst. Trainers.
Miss Wolf
Asst. State Officer Trainer
Marlboro Middle School (Alumni and Co-Advisor), District 3
Konnichiwa, NYS FCCLA! I can’t believe I have the honor of serving as the Asst. Trainer for the 2016-2017 SO team. As a former state officer and member, I know the challenges and opportunities that FCCLA are fortunate to experience. I was also the first NYS recipient and participant in the Kikkoman/FCCLA Japanese Exchange Program!
I am an alumni from Marlboro, in district three, where I also teach English and co-advise our school’s FCCLA chapter. This year, I am also taking on the role of our school’s Drama Director! Yikes! Outside of school, I have been called a Harry Potter, Disney, and Superhero addict. I just love books and movies! My goal for this year is to have fun, be creative, and show the delegation why I fell in love with this organization fourteen years ago!
Asst. State Officer Trainer
Marlboro Middle School (Alumni and Co-Advisor), District 3
Konnichiwa, NYS FCCLA! I can’t believe I have the honor of serving as the Asst. Trainer for the 2016-2017 SO team. As a former state officer and member, I know the challenges and opportunities that FCCLA are fortunate to experience. I was also the first NYS recipient and participant in the Kikkoman/FCCLA Japanese Exchange Program!
I am an alumni from Marlboro, in district three, where I also teach English and co-advise our school’s FCCLA chapter. This year, I am also taking on the role of our school’s Drama Director! Yikes! Outside of school, I have been called a Harry Potter, Disney, and Superhero addict. I just love books and movies! My goal for this year is to have fun, be creative, and show the delegation why I fell in love with this organization fourteen years ago!
Miss Mia Rende
Asst. State Officer Elect Trainer
Marlboro High School (Alumni), District 3
Hello, all! First off, let me just say how excited I am to be assistant SO trainer this year! As a member and alumni for seven years, I’m very happy to still be a part of this amazing organization. After serving as a former state officer and becoming an alumni, I began pursuing a college degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications. Currently, I attend SUNY New Paltz. My goal for our students is to help them grow as leaders and overcome any public speaking fears they may have. I’m looking forward to this final year with them!
Asst. State Officer Elect Trainer
Marlboro High School (Alumni), District 3
Hello, all! First off, let me just say how excited I am to be assistant SO trainer this year! As a member and alumni for seven years, I’m very happy to still be a part of this amazing organization. After serving as a former state officer and becoming an alumni, I began pursuing a college degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications. Currently, I attend SUNY New Paltz. My goal for our students is to help them grow as leaders and overcome any public speaking fears they may have. I’m looking forward to this final year with them!
