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LEAF Welcomes New Executive Director

TESSA DAVIDSON
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ONEONTA—LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions has announced the appointment of Tessa Davidson as the organization’s new executive director, effective January 1. Davidson succeeds Julie Dostal, who is retiring after more than 25 years of exemplary leadership and service to the community.

Davidson has been with LEAF since 2019, when she started as a prevention specialist. Her professional journey has been marked by a deep commitment to public health and community wellness. She earned her bachelor of science in public health education from SUNY Brockport in 2019 and her master of public health from SUNY Binghamton in 2024.

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