FALL 2011 - The University of Scranton

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The Scranton Journal
Bernard Costello, D.M.D., M.D., FACS ’91, Presto,
was promoted to professor at the University of Pittsburgh.
He is chief of pediatric oral and maxillofacial
surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Christen Gilmore Pionzio ’91, Doylestown, has
been appointed solicitor for the New Britain
Borough Zoning Hearing Board.
Bill Loehfelm ’91, New Orleans, La., signed a twobook
deal with Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar,
Straus, & Giroux, for publication of his third and
fourth novels. His third novel, “The Devil She
Knows,” was published in spring 2011.
Michael Hollinger ’93, Reading, opened his own
law firm, Hollinger Law.
Jill Joswick Bednar ’93, Springfield, is principal of
Las Dos Chicas, a 501(c)3, which is awarding its
first study abroad scholarship, “2011 Pack Your
Bags Scholarship.”
Janine Edwards ’94, Honesdale, won the Republican
and Democratic nomination in the primary for
the position of Wayne County district attorney.
Erin O’Malley-Stewart ’94, Reston, Va., has been
named dean of faculty at Bishop D.J. O’Connell
High School in Arlington, Va. Erin completed her
post-masters endorsement in school administration
at The George Washington University.
Marc Fusaro, Ph.D. ’96, Russellville, Ark., assistant
professor of economics at Arkansas Tech University,
was presented with the Thomas P. Tyler Excellence
in Teaching Award during the 22nd annual
College of Business Awards Program at Chambers
Cafeteria East Banquet Hall in April.
Timothy Gallen ’96, Hatfield, was elected treasurer
of the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission
Counseling, serving concurrently as delegate
for Pennsylvania to the National Association for
College Admission Counseling.
Maureen Brady Coyle ’97, New York, N.Y., director
of Study Abroad at Felician College, has been
awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to study and
observe educational developments and international
education in the Federal Republic of Germany. v
Joann Gallichio, DSc ’97, Jacksonville, Fla.,
accepted a neuro faculty position at the University
of St. Augustine. v
Michael Malia ’97, Manasquan, N.J., was certified
by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial
attorney, a distinction held by less than two percent
of New Jersey attorneys. He also recently achieved
the honor of being recognized as a board certified
civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial
Advocacy. v
Shahriar Pourreza ’99, West Orange, N.J., is a
senior analyst within Citigroup’s energy /commodities
team.
Philip Grieco ’00, Secascus, N.J., is director,
sponsorship development, in team marketing and
business operations for the National Basketball
Association.
April Karas Fletcher ’00, Little Neck, N.Y., is an associate
director, sales and marketing, at ESPN Audio.
Brian Shahum ’00, Brooklyn, N.Y., was appointed
regional claims specialist-financial lines at Chartis
International. Brian, who will relocate to London with
his new position, will be monitoring emerging claim
trends within financial lines in Europe and supporting
various initiatives to improve customer orientation
and marketing of financial lines claims service.
Laura Zambuto ’00, Atlanta, Ga., received the
Gerald R. Cooper Award for Excellence in laboratory
safety and bio-security at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Honor Awards. Laura is a
safety and occupational health specialist with the
CDC’s influenza division.
Matthew McGuigan ’01, Coatsville, joined the firm
Blank Rome LLP as an associate in the financial
services group and a member of the consumer
financial services industry team.
John Errigo ’02, Bensalem, is pursuing his Ph.D. in
organizational management and leadership at
Capella University. v
Katie Slattery ’02, Suffern, N.Y., a lawyer with the
New York City Department of Education, is a litigator
for the special education unit. v
Patricia Meli Pruzhansky ’03, Huntington Station,
N.Y., received her master’s degree in early childhood
education with honors from Hofstra University.
She is certified in both elementary and early
childhood education and is currently teaching preschool
for Long Island Head Start.
Tara Ravina Hatler ’03, Rutherford, N.J., was
presented with the Women’s Bond Club Rising Star
award. The award is given to women leaders in
financial services who have demonstrated exemplary
leadership qualities. Tara is a senior manager
with Ernst & Young.
Maria Villafuerte ’03, Royal Oak, Mich., graduated
from the Henry Ford Psychiatry Residency Program
in Detroit. She received the chief resident certificate,
leadership track certificate, Resident Teacher
of the Year Award and GSD’er (Get Stuff Done) of
the Year Award.
On Oct. 24, 2010, Nicole A. Sublette ’03 married
Eric T. Mosblech ’02 with several University alumni
in attendance. Helping Nicole and Eric (kneeling
together) celebrate their marriage were (standing,
from left) Brennan Coughlin ’02, Kieran Maiorana
’02, Loretta Davis Hutchinson ’83, Melissa
Carlo ’03, Mark Hutchinson ’83, Kathleen Currie
’03, Jeannie Cho ’03, Michelle Lynch ’03, Julie
Gillard McMillen ’03, Lisa Pellegrino Stanton
’03 and Kelly O’Connor Smith ’03.
Future Royals?
You better believe it!
Christy Gianfrancesco Deihl ’00, Chrystie Lutz
Gorman ’00, Erin Hansen Dalton ’00, Patrick
Dalton ’99, Collette Kelly Freer ’00 and Allison
Schechter Zusmer ’00 and their families arranged
a Scranton reunion in the Poconos this past July.
Pictured are the group’s 11 children, all proudly
wearing their Scranton T-shirts.
Susan Chrusciel ’04, Plainsboro, N.J., is pursuing
her MBA in pharmaceutical management and
marketing at Rutgers Business School.
Caitlin McGrath ’04 is executive assistant in
marketing and sales for The Bostonian Group.
Rachael Miller ’04, Weehawken, N.J., completed
costume designs for “The Diary of Adam and Eve,
The Lady with All the Answers and Under Milk
Wood” at the Electric Theatre Company in Scranton.
Christopher Ryan Joyce ’05, Lake Placid, N.Y., is
director of development at Camp Dudley in Westport,
N.Y.
Matthew Youssef ’05, Baltimore, Md., is a recipient
of The Daily Record’s 2011 20 in Their Twenties
Award. This award recognizes young professionals
in their 20s whose creativity and entrepreneurial
spirit already are contributing to new energy in
Maryland. Winners were selected on the basis of
their professional accomplishments, community
involvement and the impact of their achievements.
Michael P. Hill ’06, Columbia, Mo., has joined VA
Mortgage Center.com as senior director, content
marketing.
Kelly Lewandowski ’06, Gettysburg, has been
named head women’s basketball coach at
Salisbury University.
Capt. Joseph Mazzocchi ’06, Campbell Hall, N.Y.,
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, one of the
military’s top honors, in February 2009 for his
exceptionally meritorious service while serving as
an executive officer and platoon leader in Afghanistan.
He is also the recipient of the Army Commendation
Medal, the Army Achievement Medal,
Afghan Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal.
He is currently serving his second deployment in
Afghanistan.
Wade Beale ’07, Lakeland, Ga., is assistant principal
at Echols County Elementary School. v