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Alumni Association Board

The Alumni Association Board of Directors consists of a 26-member panel of individuals that represent a wide range of graduating classes and who live across the United States. The board meets at least four times annually and works to engage, connect, support and celebrate alumni and friends of ESU. The board also promotes programs and events through the Office of Alumni Engagement as well as the various national chapters throughout the country.

• Committee Descriptions
• Mission Statement
• Alumni Diversity and Inclusion Message
• Alumni Board Application (Online)
• Alumni Board Application (Pdf)

Message from board president

Dear Fellow Alumni-

I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and made countless memories with family and friends. It is hard to believe in just a few short weeks we will be preparing for our largest gathering of ESU Alumni at Homecoming 2022 in October. For those of you who continue to be a part of it each year, you know firsthand the amazing campus events that are planned specifically for alumni. This is such a special time for alumni to celebrate our friendships, achievements, and the future of ESU. Homecoming has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The excitement leading up to it, planning with my sorority sisters, spending the weekend reminiscing, celebrating, and visiting our campus brings me right back to my college days.

My hope for all of you reading this is that you and your family can spend some time back on campus for Homecoming. In so doing you can reconnect with classmates and your alma mater. I hope your conversations begin with “Remember When” and end with a smile on your face with many treasured memories.

My dear friends and fellow board members Glenn Gottshalk ’72 and Tom Petro ’72 are busy planning their 50th class reunion. I could not write this letter without including words from them on how special this Homecoming will be.

ESSC HOMECOMING AND THE ’72 50TH CLASS REUNION
A note from ’72 Classmates Glenn Gottshalk and Tom Petro:

When anticipating a reunion of lifelong friends, Jonathan Safran Foer, an American novelist, wrote; “It is my great hope that our paths, however long and winding, will cross again.”

When we came to East Stroudsburg that first summer, it was for most of us, our first experience of living away from home and family. It was the opportunity to cross paths with other kids of common age, interests, hopes and dreams. That college experience was a rich and memorable one because of the relationships we formed with classmates, roommates, teammates, Greek brothers and sisters, loves and acquaintances. The four years we spent earning our degrees provided much more than a diploma…those four years also built the foundation for our network of life-long friendships.

It was easy when all our friends lived down the hall, or across the quad, or down the street, but graduation meant new directions. It meant that friends you spent so much time getting to know, were soon spattered all across the country, or even the globe. We pursued jobs, married, raised families, and now have watched our children go off to college, graduate and climb on that big treadmill, called the future. We, however, have stepped off that treadmill and in many cases retired, became grandparents, and now have the time to reconnect.

We have faced many “Once in a Lifetime” opportunities along the way. That phrase begins to have much more significance as we grow older. There are two things you can’t get back in life; an “opportunity” after it’s missed and “time” after it’s gone. Well, time has come “full circle” and we all have the opportunity to share and celebrate one of the best times of our life. No better way to celebrate that time, than with your ESSC/ESU family. Reunite and “Cross Paths…Again.” Return to the place that changed all of our lives forever.

This fall, October 14 and 15, will be the 50th year Reunion for the ESSC Class of 1972. It will be a “Once in a Lifetime” event celebrating our “Once in a Lifetime” college experience. Come and join us, as we “Cross ESSC Paths Again” at ESU.

Don’t let this “Path” pass you by. Cross paths again! You’ll be glad you did!

Always remember your Why in life - Why ESU? Why do I keep coming back? I hope your answer to your Why is the same as mine because ESU will always be a special home. I along with my fellow Board Members hope you can find some time to join us in one of our many celebrations.

Fondly,

Elizabeth

Michael Bidwell Class Year: 1999 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Arts ESU Major: Communications Studeny Activities: Kappa Delta Rho, Lenape Hall Council, WESS radio

Jamie Borger Class Year: 2015 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Public Health, Health Service Administration Studeny Activities: Softball, Women’s Rugby, A.T.o.D Peer Educator Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C).

DANICA BOYD  (VICE President) ESU Class Year (s): 1997 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management Alumni Board Term: First Term, Third Year Alumni Board Committee: Vice President Employer: head up Global Local Sales for Sonder, a tech driven first in hospitality company  Student Activities: Member of the Eta Sigma Delta Involvements in the Local Community: Parent Coordinator for the ESHS -S Softball team volunteer for Monroe County Meals on Wheels, Involved with the Local Chapter of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association - Amateur).

Joseph Caviston III Class Year: 2009 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Communication and Technology

Glenn W. Clark Class Year: 1974 Employment Title: President, Rockwood Programs, INC Employer: Rockwood Programs, INC ESU Degree: Bachelor of Arts ESU Major: Political Science Campus Residence: Shawnee Hall Student Activities: Student Senate President, Inter Fraternity Council – VP, Inter Collegiate Soccer – 1970-1972

JOSEPH DELCHOP Class Year: 2010 Employment Title: Adjunct Instructor Employer: Fairleigh Dickinson University ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Sports Management

Aimee Ellison Class Year: 1991 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Health and Physical Education Student Activities: Field Hockey, Intramural volleyball and soccer,  Phi Epsilon Kappa, volunteers at Swim and Gym and worked at the Meekel Center

Keith Fisher Class Year: 1991 Employment Title: Financial Management Analyst Employer: FDIC ESU Degree: Bachelor of Arts ESU Major: Finance Student Activities: Men’s Basketball, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Other: Hall of Fame inductee, 2014

Glenn Gottshalk Class Year: 1972 Employment Title: H.P.E Specialist, Retired Employer: Branchburg, New Jersey, Board of Education ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Health and Physical Education Campus Residence: Shawnee (2 years) Student Activities: Football (4 years), Basketball (1 year), Sigma P, Fraternity (4 years), and Sophomore Class Vice President (1 year)

Aalih Hussein  Class Year: 2015 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Social Work (BSSW); Minor in Women’s Studies Alumni Board Term: First Term, Second Year Alumni Board Committee: Administration  Employer: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as a Breast Helpline Specialist as well as an outpatient therapist at Everlasting Wellness Counseling. Student Activities: Student Senate Chair of Extra- Curricular Activities, Feminist Alliance President, Muslim Student Association Secretary, Desi Student Organization Secretary, Social Work Student Advisory Board President. Involvements in the Local Community: During her time in East Stroudsburg, Aalih helped organize the annual Pink Light Walk (2014-2018), organized breast cancer awareness and education events in the local community and was a teacher at the local Stroudsburg Islamic Center. Currently lives in North Carolina,  Fun Fact: Enjoys baking, cooking, embroidery, painting and a good Netflix show.

Ashley Johnson  ESU Class Year (s): 2008 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management  Alumni Board Term: First Term, Second Year  Alumni Board Committee: Employer: Regional Director of Sales at Aimbridge Hospitality managing 29 hotel sales teams around the United States Student Activities: Eta Sigma Delta President, Tourism Club President, Campus Activities Board member, Hotel Club and Dean’s Student Advisory Board member. Fun Fact: Enjoys camping and hiking, traveling, experiencing unique hotels, amateur wine connoisseur.

Michelle Keating-Sibel Class Year: 2000 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Biology Studeny Activities: Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority

Dawn Ketterman-Benner Class Year: 1970 Employment Title: Professor Emerita and Adjunct Professor in Education Employer: Moravian College ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Physical Education ESU Major: Health Sciences and Physical Education Campus Residence: Stroud Hall, Minsi, off campus senior year Student Activities: Field Hockey, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics Committee, Homecoming Chairperson (2 years), Student and Administration Committee, Co-editor (sports) for Newspaper and Yearbook, and Who’s Who

Mark Malfara Class Year: 1998 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Recreation Management Student Activities: Men’s Rugby

Jessica Maxwell Class Year: 2016 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major:  Business Management and Finance Student Activities: Women’s Lacrosse

Kathleen Murphy Kirkwood Class Year: 1995 Employment Title: Substitute Teacher Employer: Moravian Academy ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science Major: Early Childhood Elementary Education

Carol Miller Class Year: 1981 Employment Title: Professor Employer: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Campus Residence: Lenape, Minsi ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management Student Activities: Resident Advisor, President of the Hospitality and Management Club

MARY MOTT  ESU Class Year (s): 2006 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science  ESU Major: Psychology Alumni Board Term: First Term, Second Year Alumni Board Committee: Communications  Employer: Student Activities:  Involvements in the Local Community: Volunteer at Room at the Inn, Chattanooga (a non-profit that assists single moms with housing, jobs, etc. Fun Fact: Completed Master of Science in 2009 at Walden University. Made a career change to Mental Health Counseling and completed requirements for licensure in GA in 2010. Completed Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor certification in 2018.

Adrian Neves Class Year: 2007 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major:  Business Administration and Finance Student Activities: Men’s soccer

Elizabeth Luchansky O’Brien (President) Class Year: 2001 Employer: PA State Representative Kyle J. Mullins ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Recreation, Leisure Management Professional Highlights: working for nine years with the PA Gaming Control Board

Caitlin “Katie” Ord (Secretary) Class Year: 2007 Employment Title: ESU Field Hockey Assistant Coach Employer: East Stroudsburg University ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Exercise Science w/ minor in coaching (undergraduate and graduate) Campus Address: Laurel Hall Student Activities: Field Hockey Team Other: Labor of Love USA Board Member, Writer of Change – A New Christmas Carol, NFHCA All-American, 015 NCAA D11 Field Hockey Champion

Thomas Petro Class Year: 1972 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Health and Physical Education Employment Title: Special Agent Retired, U. S. Secret Service (21), SSA Office of the Inspector General (20) Campus Residence: Shawnee, Sigma Pi House Student Activities: Football (4), Swimming/Diving (3), Student Government (3), Sigma Pi Fraternity Officer, Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Fraternity Officer  Other: ESU Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient in 2013

Deborah Pride Class Year: 1998 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Arts  ESU Major: Political Science

Daniel Romagno Class Year: 2020 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Business Management, Finance. Minor: Economic Alumni Board Term: First Term, First Year Alumni Board Committee (s): Alumni Awards Employer: The Sherman Theater Involvements in the Local Community: Member of the Pocono Leaders of Tomorrow Committee, Member of the Pocono Chamber of Commerce, helps organize stroudfest and Sherman Theater Community Concert Series.  Fun Fact: Avid traveler and has been to thirty-eight states and five countries

Robin Smith Schneider Class Year: 2004 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Business Management Alumni Board Term: First Term, Second Year Alumni Board Committee (s): Alumni Awards and Communication Student Activities: Emerging Leaders, SAA Music Performer Involvements in the local community: Runs a series of program outreaches, geared mainly towards the youth in our community, through a local nonprofit organization, Labor Of Love USA. She is a guest speaker in a second chance school for troubled kids. Helps run a summer basketball program. Cowriter of an original Christmas comedy musical that is held annually at the Sherman Theater. Fun Fact: Sang the national anthem for a President of the United States first 100 days in office at the capital.

Christine Rohr Thompson  Class Year: 1973 ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: Elementary Education, K-6, Early Childhood Education Student Activities: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, President of ASA

Lori Miller Weinstein Class Year: 1977 Employment Title: Retired- Middle School Physical Education teacher, Middle School Athletic Director and Pre-School through eighth grade Adapted Physical Education Teacher Employer: Branchburg Township Board of Education, Branchburg, N.J. ESU Degree: Bachelor of Science ESU Major: HPE Campus Address: Hemlock Hall Student Activities: HPE Club, Men’s Basketball Team Statistician, Concert Committee (Treasurer), Cheerleading, Phi Lambda Sigma, and Intramurals

 Emeriti Members:

• Virginia M. Sten ‘71 
• Bryan L. Hill ‘71 
• Sandra “Pinky” O’Neil-Seiler ’57 
• Frank Michael Pullo ’73 M.Ed. ‘76 
• Faye D. Soderberg ‘58 
• Phyllis M. Kirschner ‘63 
• John E. Woodling ’68 M.Ed. ‘76