The University of Scranton
National Endowment for the Humanities

I Am Scranton Profiles

Colleen Sanders
In 1982, Sanders felt that Scranton was a good place to settle with her children and decided to come back. She’s been here ever since.

In 1982, Sanders felt that Scranton was a good place to settle with her children and decided to come back. She’s been here ever since.

Jose Sanchez
Sanchez is set on promoting cultural roots to better represent what the community in Scranton is and its chapter in the larger story of America as a whole.

Sanchez is set on promoting cultural roots to better represent what the community in Scranton is and its chapter in the larger story of America as a whole.

Sondra Myers
“I try to make it (Scranton) a better place. I feel that we’re in a good place.”

“I try to make it (Scranton) a better place. I feel that we’re in a good place.”

The Rev'd Rebecca Barnes
“Scranton has the most extraordinary potential. It’s a city that has a lot to offer.”

“Scranton has the most extraordinary potential. It’s a city that has a lot to offer.”

Heather Rhodes
“I find that it’s like a time capsule, nurturing century-old infrastructure, culture, and ideas.”

“I find that it’s like a time capsule, nurturing century-old infrastructure, culture, and ideas.”

Maureen McGuigan
“My hope for the city of Scranton is that people find a home here.”

“[Scranton is] a place that's evolving and that has that deep-rooted community. I love that it's changing.”

Mina Ardestani
“My hope for the city of Scranton is that people find a home here.”

“My hope for the city of Scranton is that people find a home here.”