Biography

David Sylvia graduated from Capella University School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Minneapolis MN) with a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration and Leadership in 2022. His undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management and an Associate in Occupational Studies Degree in Medical Assisting. He currently serves as Medical Assisting Department Chair, a role he has held since 2017, overseeing administrative and academic functions within the department, including curriculum planning and development, which resulted in a new stand-alone Phlebotomy and ECG Technician microcredential and a dual track Administrative Healthcare Assisting Certificate.

David Sylvia also serves as Health Sciences representative on the FFECC Executive Council and is a CWCC voting member. He has worked in in both clinical and administrative positions in the healthcare community of Western New York since 1994 and has served in various capacities with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and its component organizations since 2001, including serving as President of the New York State Society of Medical Assistants (NYSSMA) from 2018-2020 and is the current President and Public Policy Officer of the Erie County Chapter of Medical Assistants. He also serves as a national MAERB Site Surveyor, ensuring continuous quality medical assisting education across accredited programs throughout the country, continues to maintain his CMA (AAMA) credential, and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experiences with allied health students and fellow medical assistants to inspire confidence in future graduates and uplift others to lead with purpose.

Education History