Northeast College Names Stefanie Newcomb Vice President of Finance

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Northeast College of Health Sciences has appointed Stefanie Newcomb as vice president of finance. She began in that role on Jan. 20, 2026.

Newcomb brings more than 18 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including higher education finance leadership. She has a strong track record of strengthening internal controls, improving reporting transparency, and partnering with senior leaders and governing boards.

Reporting to Northeast College President Dr. Michael A. Mestan, Newcomb will provide leadership for the College’s financial operations and long-term financial planning in support of institutional sustainability and the College’s mission.

Most recently, Newcomb served as director of budget and financial operations at NUAIR, a not-for-profit organization focused on advancing the drone and uncrewed aircraft systems industry. She previously held controller-level roles with the City of Geneva. Her higher education experience includes several years at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she advanced through increasingly responsible finance positions.

“After completing a nationwide search, we are pleased to welcome Stefanie Newcomb to Northeast College as our vice president of finance,” Mestan said. “Her experience, collaborative approach and steady leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen financial stewardship in support of our students, faculty and staff.”

Newcomb succeeds Karen Quest, outgoing vice president, who is retiring after a lengthy career at the College.

For more information about Northeast College of Health Sciences and our degree programs, visit www.northeastcollege.edu

For more than a century, Northeast College of Health Sciences has been dedicated to training healthcare’s future leaders. At Northeast, health and wellness are our central focus, driving everything we do. The College’s graduate and undergraduate academic programs in areas such as chiropractic, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, sonography, radiographic technology and massage therapy are rooted in Northeast’s mission and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices. From our 286-acre main campus in N.Y.’s Finger Lakes region and our state-of-the-art branch campus on Long Island to our renowned faculty of expert practitioners, Northeast College provides a transformative educational experience, 100% dedicated to health sciences.