Colette Mazzucelli, Ph.D. ’83, Brooklyn, N.Y., organized and led a United Nations/Rotary International module session for her New York University Global Civil Society graduate course at the UN Secretariat in July. The module featured a presentation from Chairman Deepak Kapur, who traveled from New Dehli, India, to participate in a discussion analyzing the efforts to eradicate polio in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. The session was filmed as an educational and humanitarian resource for internet viewing. Joseph Yanish, MHSA, FACHE ’83, a hospital administrator for more than 28 years, was inducted as president of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Rhode Island chapter, Jan. 17. Mark Mensack ’84, Cherry Hill, N.J., has recently published articles regarding fraud in the 401k industry. As a result, he is now the author of a new column, the “401k Ethicist,” in the Journal of Compensation and Benefits. Louis Pocchiari ’84, Butler, is the director of the Prospect Library in Butler County. Angelo J. Bolcato, Esq. ’87, partner at Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP, has been named to the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce board of trustees. The chamber, which has more than 700 members, recently held an induction ceremony for its 2013 board. Bolcato is vice chair of the chamber’s membership committee. Mary Danuinas Woolson ’87, Lancaster, has established a health coaching and energy healing practice called SynchronEssence. Patrick Cawley, M.D. ’88 was hired as the Medical University of South Carolina’s vice president of clinical operations and CEO of the Medical University Hospital Authority. Dr. Cawley previously served as chief medical officer of the hospital authority. Col. James Cummings, M.D. ’88, Chevy Chase, Md., is the new director of Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (GEIS), a division of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center.
Joseph T. Kelly Sr., D.M.D. ’89 has been honored with a Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. The award recognizes his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering services to people in need, mentoring new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry. Rob Sarisky, Ph.D. ’89 has been appointed chief business officer of FORMA Therapeutics. Dr. Sarisky is an experienced scientific and business professional from the pharmaceutical industry, most recently serving as vice president of oncology business development and licensing within Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson company. Daniel O’Toole ’89, Oradell, N.J., a principal at Block O’Toole & Murphy LLP, has obtained one of the top 10 jury verdicts in the state of New York in July 2012 for the fourth time in seven years. He was recently honored by the Institute of Jewish Humanities in New York City as Lawyer of the Year. Kelly Hurley ’90, Allendale, N.J., joined the Arlon Group as its chief financial officer. The Arlon Group is a private equity firm that focuses on making investments in food and agricultural businesses. Margaret Bartnicki-Tatich ’91, Binghamton, N.Y., was named director of community and donor relations at the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference. Richard D. Padula ’91 has been promoted to First National Community Bank’s assistant vice president, mortgage loan originator supervisor, where he is responsible for the daily management and overall performance of the mortgage originators. Bernard Prevuznak, Ph.D. ’91 was recently named superintendent of the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Chris Schneider ’91, Naperville, Ill., has been named to the finance committee and board of directors of the Ray Graham Association (RGA) for People with Disabilities. RGA serves nearly 2,000 children and adults with primarily intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Illinois’ DuPage County.
Dawn Leas ’92 has joined Wilkes University’s low-residency graduate creative writing program as associate director. In her new role, she will assist with marketing, outreach, student recruitment and program development. Kristin Maile ’92, a former University volleyball standout, has taken another step up the career ladder, moving on to Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, N.Y., as the school’s director of athletics and physical education. Joe Turturica G’92 was named the vice president of human resources at Kane Is Able, Inc. Turturica will oversee human resource responsibilities for 1,000 KANE associates across 16 nationwide offices and distribution centers. Tom Anderson ’93 co-founded Rabbit Hole Brewing, a new craft microbrewery opening in Texas, which has selected the city of Justin as its initial business location with a grand opening scheduled in the coming months. Kim Emick ’93, an occupational therapist at Allied Rehab Hospital, was recently certified in the treatment of lymphedema by Lymphatic Care Specialists in Blacksburg, Va., where she studied anatomy, physiology, and the pathophysiology of the lymphatic system. Jennifer Hopkins ’93, president of Sustainable Energy Fund, was elected to CAN DO Community Foundation’s board of directors. Hopkins is also a certified public accountant and a certified renewable energy professional. Robert Keefrider Jr. ’93 has been named chief financial officer at Onesource Water. Keefrider, who has worked nearly 20 years in the finance and corporate development field, most recently spent 10 years with FuelEnergy. Paul Matey ’93, South Orange, N.J., was appointed deputy chief counsel to Governor Chris Christie. Staci Wille ’93 recently opened Heritage Health and Physical Therapy, LLC, in Sparta, N.J. She has 19 years of experience treating orthopedic and neurological conditions. Amy Ferguson ’94, G’96, Dunmore, published a novel called “The Sanctity of Love and War.”
Class of 1944 Graduate Marvels at Campus’ Transformation During his visit to campus for the Loyola Science Center dedication ceremony in September, Francis Lukash ’44 was captivated by the transformation of his beloved alma mater. “It doesn’t resemble the place where I went to school, but I love the changes,” he explained. Prior to his retirement, Lukash spent 30-plus years at the Continental Grain Company, an international grain-trading firm, traveling the world. During his globe-trotting, Lukash visited Egypt, Japan and much of South America.
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Young Scranton alums Maggie Coyne ’12 (from left), Michael Wiencek ’12 and Caitlin Hopkins ’12 share their Scranton passion with students of the newly established Yap Catholic High School in the Micronesian Islands where Wiencek and Hopkins are volunteer teachers. For those who are wondering, Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, comprised of thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Yep, it’s OK to be envious.