Newly Elected Officials

President: Patricia Reyes

As a longtime New Yorker and a New Jersey working professional, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented in our vibrant and dynamic cities. I am deeply committed to ensuring that ACMPNY remains a valuable resource for our members and the broader community. In addition to my extensive experience, I hold several change management certifications that reflect my dedication to professional excellence. These certifications have equipped me with the tools and expertise to navigate complex change initiatives successfully. I envision an ACMPNY chapter that continues to lead the way in the world of change management. My goal as President is to provide innovative resources, foster collaboration, and advocate for change management as an indispensable discipline in our region.

I am excited about the opportunity to serve as your President and drive the vision forward. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working together to shape the future of ACMPNY.

Vice President: Jamie Mowers

Like so many others, I was doing change management before I knew that is what it was called. I worked with the local health departments across the state to implement public health detailing (a change management practice of its own), essentially building a public health change network to help educate and train medical providers and community partners on ways to address the varying public health priorities in the counties. With this project I found a passion and have since continued to work in the chance management space in a more formal capacity. I am certified in the Prosci and Kotter methodologies and have spent time working on several large scale change initiatives including data system transformations, program roll outs, and advising on culture shifts.

For the last several years, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the ACMPNY Chapter. Being part of the establishment of the Chapter as the group finalized official affiliation with ACMP Global has been a highlight reel worthy initiative and I have been honored to serve as the ACMPNY Chapter Secretary for the last two years.

I am excited about the future of the change management discipline and how our Chapter can be a part of shaping that future by sharing expertise, connecting passionate change management professionals, and broadening the awareness of change management as a crucial component in the success of change initiatives.

Newly Board Members

Wendy Neifeld Wheeler, PhD
Wendy Neifeld Wheeler, PhD, is a Senior Consultant, Organizational Change Management Specialist employed by NYSTEC. With a demonstrated history of working in the field of Organizational Change Management, Wendy has significant skills in communications, training, stakeholder engagement and leadership development. Prior to joining NYSTEC her OCM work occurred primarily in higher education settings for 10 years. This work included leveraging evidence-based processes and tools to support the adoption of changes; providing subject matter expertise on change management plans; and ensuring that change management activities were meeting the needs of stakeholders and the project team. As part of the NYSTEC team, Wendy’s recent clients included the NYS Department of Health with their pharmacy transition project; the NYS Office of General Services as they developed a plan to implement a new state-wide human resources technology service; the NYS Department of Health Medicaid Reassessment implementation; and the NYS Office of Child and Family Services integration of a new software designed to streamline access to resources for consumers. Primary responsibilities included engaging with stakeholders to build project awareness and to ensure appropriate preparation for the change, assessing stakeholder readiness for upcoming change initiatives and identifying and monitoring resistance. Wendy’s NYS license as a Mental Health Counselor has been an asset in developing productive working relationships with sponsors, building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and coaching project leaders through effective change management goals. Wendy holds a PhD in Education with a focus on curriculum development, a master’s degree in Community Psychology, a master’s degree in education, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Judith Bueving
Judith has over a decade of experience in business transformations across different industries. From digital transformations, M&A, culture, behavioral changes and employee experience she has led and advised over 40 companies on their change management strategy and execution. She is passionate about change, connecting with people, the employee experience and bringing people together.
Judith is very excited to have found a community of like-minded professionals in New York with ACMPNY and is very excited to bring this community to the next level with exciting events, knowledge sharing, learning, and fun!
She is committed to bringing the best membership experience you can have and fun, learning-filled events to you.

Claudine Cangiano
Since 2021, Claudine Cangiano has served as organizational change management advisor at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, leading initiatives in employee experience and culture, as well as supporting extensive change efforts, including implementation of a new human capital management system. She has been a people experience leader and strategic management operations professional for over 15 years in high growth and large organizations such as Northwell Health and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Claudine is committed to guiding organizations, teams and individuals through culture transformation and transitions.

Claudine holds a BA in psychology from Georgetown University, MS in psychology from Saint Louis University, and MPH, Health Services Management, from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Claudine is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner trained at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). She has also obtained an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Claudine is a New York native who appreciates living close to both the beach and to Manhattan.