Third Cohort Begins Nonprofit Leadership Program
The University of Scranton held an orientation for the incoming participants of the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program for 2019-2020. The program seeks to develop future executives to serve area nonprofit institutions.
Launched in 2017, the certificate program combines a rigorous academic component taught by Kania School of Management faculty with expertise in nonprofit organizations, a mentorship and experiential learning. The program includes capstone project that requires participants to form a comprehensive plan to solve a current issue faced by the nonprofit organization they represent.
Incoming members of the third cohort of Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program and the organizations they represent are:
Michael Brown of Scranton, project manager, The Wright Center;
Chelsea Chopko of Scranton, executive assistant, The Wright Center;
Cathy Colangelo of West Hazleton, executive director, Partners in Education;
Ginny Crake of Pittston Township, executive director, Junior Achievement of NEPA;
Julianne Cucura of Scranton, development director, Boys & Girls Club of NEPA;
Anna Faramelli of Scranton, crisis and advocacy services director, Women’s Resource Center, Inc.;
Janine Fortney of Wilkes-Barre, program director, Family Service Association of NEPA;
Nicole Morristell of Scranton, executive director, Lackawanna Leadership;
Megan Mould of Scranton, associate vice president of college advancement, Johnson College;
Amber Loomis of Wilkes-Barre, chief advancement officer, Family Service Association of NEPA;
Ben Payavis of Pittston, chief content officer/executive producer, WVIA;
Jeremy Popiel of Carbondale, aquatic/program director, Greater Carbondale YMCA;
Ron Prislupski of Pittston, chief development officer, WVIA;
Helayna Szescila of Scranton, governance officer, The Wright Center;
Jessica Wallo of Throop, vice president of programs and services, United Neighborhood Centers;
Mary-Pat Ward of Scranton, executive director, City of Scranton OECD.
For additional information visit the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program webpage or call 570-941-4047.