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NEWS Fall 2021/Winter 2022
NEW COLLEGIATE PROGRAM LAUNCHED CORE PROGRAM
CLASS OF 2022
For the first time, Leader-
ship Lackawanna success- Celebrating its 39th year, our 10-month
fully offered leadership and Core Program gives participants lead-
professional development to ership, interpersonal and managerial
collegiate-level students in skills, as well as an enhanced under-
NEPA! We launched our in- standing of the issues relevant to the
augural Leadership Collegiate greater Scranton area, through monthly
program on October 3, 2021 sessions. Session topics include com-
with 12 eager and engaged munity development, interpersonal
participants. This flexible, communications, government, health
6-week virtual course consist- care, law, teamwork, quality of life,
ed of over 19 modules, individualized personal and professional development, project management, history and me-
resume tips, and interview and career readiness skills. In addition, opportunities dia. Members of the class also devote
to connect with other college students via a private LinkedIn group was plentiful. a large portion of their time developing
Sara McCormack from Marywood University commented, “So much of what we and implementing community projects,
learned wasn’t even leadership - it was on a much bigger scale than that!” While hence enhancing their leadership abili-
Moriah Lovell of Johnson College added, “After graduation, this program will ties, fostering teamwork and benefiting
help me to see things better, like how to communicate with clients effectively.” local nonprofit organizations.
Leadership Collegiate Program participants - Fall 2021 Core Program Class of 2022 participants
Mia Tomassoni, Bloomsburg University Ore Ajakaiye, Procter & Gamble
Moriah Lovell, Johnson College Skavi Ballinas, Procter & Gamble
Ashley Banos, Chelsea Bush, Alura Henderson and Molly Baron, Marywood Universtiy
Joshua Tellez, Lackawanna College Julian Beck, Lowe’s
Christian Herbster, Emily Holtsmaster, Abigai Lovatt and Kim Benjamin, Prudential
Sara McCormack, Marywood University Antella Brzenchek, Marywood University
Jessica Kehl, Sheylla Romero & Carlos Salazar Paz, Penn State Scranton Christina Cannon, Penn Foster, Inc.
Nicholas Tomassoni, The University of Scranton Megan Cerco, Allied Services Hospice
continued on page 2
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM CLASS OF 2021
PPL GRANT RECEIVED
The PPL Foun-
dation recently
awarded Leader-
ship Lackawanna
a sustaining grant
in the amount of $1,000. This funding
will be used for operational expenses
to offset costs related to programs
that were postponed or cancelled due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through
strategic partnerships, the PPL Foun-
dation supports organizations working
to create vibrant, sustainable commu- Leadership Lackawanna is proud to announce the 14 graduates of its Executive
nities; promote diversity, equity and Program, which assists professionals in becoming more engaged in the commu-
inclusion; and empower each citizen nity, broadens their social network and increases their knowledge of the region.
to fulfill her or his potential. To learn Participants met key business and community leaders as they received overviews
more, visit pplcares.com. of the County’s history and culture, economic and political continued on page 2
TLT CLASS SELECTED EXECUTIVE PROGRAM CORE PROGRAM
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structures, community events, civic groups, Michael Cioffari, FNCB Bank
recreational activities and nonprofit organiza- Bridget Connor, FNCB Bank
tions. Sessions were held one evening per Tyler Day, NEPA Alliance
week for five weeks at various locations. This Jo Ann Durdan, Penn State Scranton
Program accepts applications from public and Michael Fedorisin, Tobyhanna Army Depot
private sector administrators and profession- Mariam Garcia, Tobyhanna Army Depot
als in an executive-level position who live or Kaitlyn Gardier, NBT Bank
work in Lackawanna County. The 2021 cor- Pamela Goodall, Webster Towers/HBS
porate sponsor of the Leadership Lackawanna Management Company
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT), recently met Executive Program is Comcast. Ricardo Horn, Tobyhanna Army Depot
for its first session, which included an orienta- Donna Kane, Fidelity Bank
tion, leadership basics, ice breakers, and interac- Executive Program Class of 2021 graduates Jared Kukosky, The Azek Company
tive sessions including a “silent” musical tour of Adrienne Masters, Brian J. Cali and Associates
downtown Scranton. The 2021-2022 corporate Pamela Anslinger, NeighborWorks NEPA Robert A. McLaughlin, The Azek Company
sponsor of TLT is NBT Bank. The TLT program Marie Beggin, Penn East Federal Credit Union Robert J. McLaughlin, Tobyhanna Army Depot
develops the leadership, interpersonal and man- Melanie Opalka Bentler, St. Joseph’s Center Adrienne Mellott, Keystone College
agerial skills of high school juniors while giving Jennifer Condrad, Tobyhanna Army Depot Jessica Meoni, The Honesdale National Bank
them an enhanced understanding of northeast- Terry Deitz, Times Shamrock Erika Mills, Procter & Gamble
ern Pennsylvania as well as the opportunity to Joseph Fantanarosa, Tobyhanna Army Depot Laurel Radzieski, Lackawanna College
explore teamwork. Mark Hanichak, Geisinger Health Foundation Rachel Rizzardi, Procter & Gamble
Susan Jeffery, Hawk Family Foundation Richard Rogalewicz, Commonwealth Health
TLT Program Class of 2022 participants Maggie Lipperini, Commonwealth Health/ Regional Hospital of Scranton
Regional Hospital of Scranton William Sweeney, Penn East Federal Credit Union
Emily Acevedo, Old Forge High School Steve Matthews, Noble Biomaterials Lauren Tomaino, Tobyhanna Army Depot
Ally Anderson, West Scranton High School Carla McCabe, WVIA Marlea Tsakonas, Penn State Scranton
Faith Bennett, Abington Heights High School Michael J. McKeefery, Tobyhanna Army Depot Talia Walsh, Quest Studio
Colleen Blockberger, Dunmore High School Rebecca Montross, Allied Services Elizabeth Warrick, Benco Dental Co.
Carson Bushta, Valley View High School Sue Reilly, Family Business Alliance Brandon Whipple, Greater Scranton YMCA
Kaylee Butler, Scranton High School
Camia Capalongo, West Scranton High School
Maya Chorba, Valley View High School
Audrey Cobb, Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School
CORE PROGRAM CLASS SELECT COMMUNITY SERVICE
Frankie Cocchini, Lackawanna Trail
Jr/Sr High School
PROJECTS TO BENEFIT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Michael Cummins, Abington Heights High School The Core Program Class of 2022 is proud to annouce their work with four local non-profit organi-
Marshall Davis, Western Wayne High School zations this year. Annually, program members participate in service projects as part of their class
Sydney Degnon, Abington Heights High School experience. Participation in a project not only enhances the experience, but builds teamwork and
Abby Drozdick, Valley View High School problem solving skills, develops resourcefulness and engenders a sense of accomplishment through
Ella Frounfelker, West Scranton High School the impact such projects have on the community. Since inception, Leadership Lackawanna Core
Jennifer Genell, Riverside Jr/Sr High School Program class participants have completed over 165 community projects. This year, our will work
Sanliya George, Dunmore High School encompass the following:
Nina Ghirelli, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Rina Hanumali, Abington Heights High School Camp Freedom – Our team is assisting Camp Freedom in developing a user-friendly trail
Adam Howanitz, Valley View High School and mapping system to provide easier navigation and accessibility for disabled veterans,
Edward Kaufman, Mid Valley Secondary Center first responders, their families and gold star families so they can take in all the benefits of
Lucas Kotcho, Valley View High School nature and outdoor activities in a safe, clearly designed, positive setting.
Skylar Long, Western Wayne High School
Giulianna Mazza, Holy Cross High School Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Leadership Lackawanna will work with the United
Mary McHugh, Holy Cross High School Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, along with several local Foundations, to
Sarika Mongar, Scranton Preparatory School launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Lackawanna County. Dolly Parton’s
Ayman Mounota, Dunmore High School Imagination Library is an international book gifting program that mails free, high-
Julia Murphy, Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. The
Isabella Nee, Old Forge High School Leadership team will primarily focus their work on research, outreach, awareness, development and
Cecelia Otis, Holy Cross High School training. They also plan to hold pop-up events and a launch event to bring more awareness of this
Abhinav Palle, Abington Heights High School initiative to Lackawanna County.
Pranav Palle, Abington Heights High School
Manan Pancholy, Abington Heights High School Mercatili-Segilia Park – Our team will assist in the revitalization and rehabilita-
Evan Peirce, Western Wayne High School tion of this community park which is located on Birney Avenue in Moosic. Project
Noah Planey, Scranton Preparatory School scope includes refurbishing the picnic tables, serving tables, benches, and gazebo.
Ethan Roberts, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Morgan Seamon, Dunmore High School NeighborWorks of NEPA – Our team will assist in the development, volunteer
Vienna Supon, North Pocono High School recruitment and launch of the NeighborWorks NEPA Cutting with Care initiative.
Ethan Symuleski, Valley View High School This volunteer program will provide free grass cutting and light lawn maintenance
Lindsay Tunis, West Scranton High School to older adults in the Scranton/Lackawanna County area. Cutting with Care will
Benjamin Warring, Scranton High School enable older adults to stay safe and healthy in their homes and communities.
LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA NEWS PAGE 2
LF 2.0 GRADUATES SECOND CLASS
This past July, Leadership Lackawanna graduated its second Leadership Fundamentals (LF) 2.0 cohort. This virtual, eight-
week course provided leaders with an innovative and flexible online learning experience – complete with a variety of personal
and professional development skills. Participants worked on course content at their own pace while participating in weekly
Zoom meetings. The program was sponsored by Benco Dental, Penn State Scranton and FNCB Bank. Thirty-two individuals
constituted the participants of the LF 2.0 - Spring/Summer 2021 class.
Leadership Fundmentals 2.0 Program participants - Spring/Summer 2021
Lisa Imbriaco, Abington Heights School District
Marcy Petrucci and Erin Williamson, Benco Dental
Jodiann Burgit, Nicole Marconi and Allison Ritsick, Building Blocks Learning Center
Rosemary Bohenek, formerly of the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA
Rose Coyne and Sonya Dowling, Fidelity Bank
Anthony Carra, Sara Matusinski and Karen Smith, FNCB Bank
Kristen DePietro, Keller Williams Real Estate
Jeanne Ruane, Lackawanna College
Megan Galko, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Theo Deitman, Katie Hettinger, Sherry Koch, Corina Moser and Laurie Waskovich, Maternal and Family Health Services
Melissa Yusinski, Mike’s Welding and Industrial Services
Heidi Roccograndi, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Inc.
Lauren Beppler, NET Credit Union
Deyniel Desarden-Ruperto, Michael Foder, Jessica Kehl, Olivia Maikranz, Stacy Shattuck, Maria Veniamin, Penn State Scranton
Debra Cron, Scranton Label, Inc.
Sara Fontana and Dorothy Grill, Agency for Community EmPOWERment
APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1 EITC DONATIONS RECEIVED
FOR NEXT SESSION OF LF 2.0 We have again been recognized by the Pennsylvania De-
Leadership Fundamentals 2.0 will be offered once again partment of Community and Economic Development as an
this Winter. The program begins February 14. There are Educational Improvement Organization. Five specific areas
eight class sessions: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) program were ap-
29 and April 5. All are held via Zoom from 12-1pm. In proved as “innovative educational programs” because they
addition, class members are required to work on weekly are not currently part of the academic program of a public
course content. The cost is $275 (for Leadership Alumni school. These programs are Financial Literacy, Crimes and
Association Members) and $350 (general public). Tuition Corrections Day, Health Care Day, History and Heritage
assistance and payment plans are available. For an appli- Day and STEAM Day. In July, FNCB Bank pledged support
cation or to learn more, visit LeadershipLackawanna.com. of these programs, and in November and December, ad-
ditional support arrived from NBT Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Nikki Morristell, Executive Director, Leadership Lackawa-
SAVE THE DATE nna, said “Leadership Lackawanna is so very grateful to
CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP FNCB, NBT and Fidelity Banks for their continued commit-
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 ment. The funds received will allow us to expand and en-
hance our TLT curriculum – hence reinvigorating our efforts
11:45 AM to offer outstanding community leadership and professional
HILTON SCRANTON & CONFERENCE CENTER development to young teens in NEPA.”
LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA NEWS PAGE 3
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