Page 8 - Work Force November 2025

Stepping Up, Stepping Up,
Standing Strong, Standing Strong,
Tomorrow’s Leaders Tomorrow’s Leaders
NIAGARA FALLS — Hundreds of CSEA
to valuable feedback for members and
officers and activists gathered for the
presenters, attendees discussed best
115th Annual Delegates Meeting for
practices to enhance their roles as
a week filled with learning, unity and
leaders.
reflection on past leaders who continue
The opening day featured a moving
to shape future leaders.
“Tribute to Leadership” program that
This year’s theme, “Stepping Up,
honored the individuals who have
Standing Strong, Tomorrow’s Leaders,”
shaped CSEA’s proud history, including
emphasized the importance of training
former CSEA President Danny Donohue
and developing the next generation of
and former Metropolitan Region
union officers.
President George Boncoraglio, who both
CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan
passed away earlier this year.
reinforced the value of education
Guest speakers who were close
and leadership development as the
to Danny shared stories about his
foundation of our union’s success.
extraordinary union leadership and
“We’re here to strengthen
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the ADM. Attendees were
reminded that their commitment
The ADM included workshops,
to learning, mentoring, and supporting
discussions, and networking sessions
one another is what keeps our union
focused on strengthening local
strong.
leadership and preparing CSEA’s
In addition to training, the week also
future leaders to continue building
included the LGBTQ+ and Minority
our union. With programs geared to
caucuses, at which members discussed
both new and experienced officers,
challenges facing these communities.
members built their skills on topics that
Our union also honored several
included workplace safety, effective
outstanding members to close the week.
communication, member engagement
CSEA’s strength lies not only in its
and political advocacy.
storied past, but in its investment in
At the end of each day’s workshops,
tomorrow’s leaders.
members came together for the
“The progress we made here in
“Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today’s
Niagara Falls will ripple outward,” said
Takeaways” sessions, which allowed
Sullivan. “It will shape the future of our
members to share what they learned
union and the lives of the members we
in workshops and how they plan to
represent.”
bring it back to members. In addition
— Bryan Miller
CSEA President Mary E.
Sullivan
Executive Vice President
Richard Bebo
Statewide Secretary Stacey
Baldwin Deyo
Statewide Treasurer Nicole
Meeks
Long Island Region
President Jarvis
Brown
Metropolitan Region
President Lester
Crockett
Acting Southern
Region President
Rosemarie Kukys
Capital Region
President Shana Davis
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President Kenny
Greenleaf
Western Region
President Steve
Healy
ADM photos by Alexandra Whitbeck and Sara McNicholas.
See more ADM coverage on Pages 1-3, 9-12.
November 2025