The Higher Education Leadership and Administration - Graduation Association (HELA-GA) is a student-led organization committed to creating opportunities for networking, professional development, and social events for the graduate students and alumni of the Higher Education Leadership and Administration masters program.
HELA Graduate Association President: Jenna Quinn
Hello! My name is Jenna Quinn, and I am the President of the Higher Education Leadership and Administration - Graduate Association (HELA-GA). I am from New York City and I will be graduating in 2026. I am also the Leadership Development Coordinator within The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development. A fun fact about me is that I love to bake. My favorite treats to make are chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon sugar pretzels!
HELA Graduate Association Vice President of Programming and Events: Nana Akosua Ofori Amanfo
My name is Nana Akosua Ofori Amanfo, the current Vice President of Programming and Events within the HELA-GA! I am from Accra, Ghana and I will be graduating in 2026. I work at the Counseling Center as the Outreach Coordinator. I am excited to support and contribute to the personal and professional growth and development of my colleagues during our time together in the HELA program. I love listening to music - it does not matter the genre. I will listen to anything with lyrics that makes sense and a tune that sounds good!
HELA Graduate Association Vice President for Communications and Professional Development: Priscilla Ntiamoah
Hello! I'm Priscilla Ntiamoah, the current Vice President of Communications and Professional Development within the HELA-GA! I am from Ghana and I will be graduating in 2026. I am also a Graduate Assistant in the Center for International Education. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy dancing. However, I must admit that my best moves happen when I am sitting!
HELA Graduate Association Secretary: Ellen Acquah
My name is Ellen Acquah, the current Secretary within the HELA-GA! I am from Ghana and I will be graduating in 2026. I work for the Career Development Center as the Graduate Coordinator. One time, I accidentally used salt instead of sugar when I was trying to bake banana cake from scratch. An honest mistake, and I hope to bake a good banana cake soon!
HELA Graduate Association Treasurer: Christopher Jackson
Hello! My name is Christopher Jackson and I am the Treasurer within the HELA-GA. My hometown is Cheektowaga, New York, and I will be graduating in 2026. I am also the Event Coordinator within the Office of Event Services. A fun fact about me is that I work at Wegmans!
HELA Graduate Association Advisor: Dr. Mark Harrington
- Associate Dean, School of Education and Leadership Studies
- Associate Professor and Co-Chair, Education and Leadership
- Program Director, Higher Education Leadership and Administration