Calling All PCPS Alumni
As I am writing this PCPS Call for Alumni, I see the signs are present for a change of the seasons and a Call to Care. The air is cooler. The leaves have turned and snow will soon be on our doorsteps.
In this issue of Challenges and Theory, we are focusing on a few alumni who have offered to be there for our students as mentors providing guidance on graduate school, internship sites, etc. I am so grateful for their support, their guidance and how they want to be present for our students and embrace the Call to Care for PCPS.
Please consider becoming a mentor to a PCPS student. If you are interested in being a mentor, please email me at debra.pellegrino@scranton.edu or call 570-941-6305. You will make a difference!
Alexis Burgess
Program and Year of Graduation: Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Class of 2014
Job Title: Study Coordinator at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Job Description: I currently serve as a study coordinator at Albert Einstein College of Medicine for the Multicultural Healthy Diet Study to Reduce Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease Risk, which is supported by the National Institute on Aging. I am responsible for the creation of health education material, as well as the implementation of health education classes for intervention and control groups.
Opportunities for Working with Students: I welcome the opportunity to provide mentorship, whether it be via phone or email communication, or presentations in person or remotely (i.e. Zoom) on the different areas of public health. I have experience with Latin American populations, global health, reproductive health, nutrition and research (assessment, data collection/analysis, focus groups and intervention).
David Bright
Program and Year of Graduation: Master of Science in School Counseling, Class of 2015
Job Title: Career Counseling Graduate Assistant at Penn State University
Job Description: As a current graduate assistant, my general programmatic duties entail teaching classes, supervising counselors in training and conducting research. My current line of research interests includes the career development needs of rural students. As a career counseling graduate assistant this academic year, I meet with students in a one-on-one counseling setting to assist them in their career development journeys.
Opportunities for Working with Students: I would be willing to serve as a mentor for current students through email communication. I’d be happy to assist students considering options on their career path and those interested in furthering their education through graduate school and/or doctoral programs.
Nicole Quaranta
Program and Year of Graduation: Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization, Class of 2017
Job Title: Internal Medicine Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
Job Description: I work alongside an interdisciplinary medical team to provide care to adults of all ages. I examine patients, prescribe medications, order tests and interpret lab and diagnostic studies, all in conjunction with my collaborating physician.
Opportunities for Working with Students: I would be willing to serve as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students. I would be happy to come back to campus and discuss my academic and work experience. Also, you could give my email address and phone number for students to reach out to me for questions and advice.
Stephen Nicolosi
Program and Year of Graduation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class of 2013
Job Title: Staff RN, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Job Description: I work on a busy 18-bed unit that cares for patients with several hematologic and oncologic conditions. This includes administering their chemotherapies and treating the associated side effects. I also care for bone marrow transplantation patients and serve as a charge nurse and preceptor for new employee orientation, chemotherapy orientation and transplant orientation. More recently, I served on a committee aimed at safely treating patients with CAR-T therapy.
Opportunities for Working with Students: I'm willing to be a mentor. I would make myself available for questions or coffee chats or whatever is needed.