Congratulations to the 2023 Alumni Award Recipients

This year’s Alumni Awards recipients represent a group of Marywoodians who embody Marywood’s core values in their achievements, commitment to the University and others, and willingness to serve. Each of these members of our strong alumni community has made Marywood uniquely and distinctly proud by taking the motto of living responsibly in an interdependent world and applying it in every facet of their lives. For these alumni, Marywood’s core values aren’t just an ideal to strive for, but rather the compass which directs their every decision. We are proud to call them alumni and thank them for their dedication to this institution, example for current and future Pacers, and commitment to making the world a better place.

Current Alumni Award Categories

Sr. M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood

The Sr. M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association. It is bestowed on alumni of Marywood who have provided a minimum of 25 years of service to Marywood and who, through their personal and professional contributions, have visibly embodied Marywood's mission by using their Marywood education in ways that demonstrate the University's call to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

Award Criteria
A graduate of Marywood’s undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs, with a minimum of 25 years of service to Marywood.

  • A history of providing volunteer hours to Marywood in support of institutional advancement, education, alumni or community engagement programs.
  • Through the various volunteer and financial components, has supported the Marywood mission for at least 25 years or more.
  • Has lived the core values of Marywood in his or her daily life through visible demonstration of one or more of the Core Values:
    • Catholic Identity: Has displayed a visible commitment to spiritual, ethical, and intellectual values in the context of a faith community.
    • Respect for Each Person: Has visibly displayed in word and deed, a respect for the value of each human being, for diversity in the context of vibrant community and for the earth and all creation.
    • Empowerment: Has displayed tangible support for education that enables access and empowers the underserved to take a full role in the life of the broader society.
    • Service: Has tangibly demonstrated communal leadership by serving others in the local, national and/or global community.
    • Commitment to Excellence: Has visibly displayed his or her commitment to excellence through their personal and/or professional contribution to society.

The Marywood Alumni Association may bestow the Sr. M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood each year providing that evidence exists to support that the alumni meets all of the stated award criteria. The Association may choose not to bestow this prestigious award in any given year if a qualified member of the alumni cannot be found.

Golden Marywoodian Award
The Marywood Alumni Association bestows the Golden Marywoodian Award upon a member of the 50th honor year class who has demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service. The recipient should have distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others, demonstrating engagement through volunteerism (such as, mentorships, local, national and international service and inclusion efforts), as well as set a standard for lifelong excellence which embodies the Core Values of Marywood.

Award Criteria

  • A graduate of Marywood’s undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs, celebrating their 50th honor year.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service.
  • Distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others.
  • Demonstrated engagement through volunteerism (such as, mentorships, local, national and international service and inclusion efforts).
  • Set a standard for life-long excellence which embodies the Core Values of Marywood. The Core Values include: Respect for Each Person, Empowerment, Service, and Commitment to Excellence.

Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association upon alumni who have achieved distinction through their professional accomplishment and contributions, which embodies the core values of Marywood.

Award Criteria
A graduate of Marywood’s undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs.

  • Excellence in achievement in their professional lives by utilizing their education and experiences at Marywood and serving as a role model for current and future students and alumni.
  • Excellence in service to the local, national, and/or global community by tangibly demonstrating the core values of Marywood in their day to day lives.
  • Excellence in dedication to serving the Marywood Community thereby encouraging others to witness the potential of becoming active and serving the institution through example.
  • Excellence in leadership by displaying the ability to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

Outstanding Recent Alumni Award
The Outstanding Recent Alumni Award will be given to an alumna/us, within 15 years of graduation, who has demonstrated significant achievements which embodies the core values of Marywood.

Award Criteria
A graduate of Marywood’s undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs from within the most recent 15 years.

  • Excellence in achievement in their professional lives by utilizing their education and experiences at Marywood and serving as a role model for current and future students and alumni.
  • Excellence in service to the local, national, and/or global community by tangibly demonstrating the core values of Marywood in their day to day lives.
  • Excellence in dedication to serving the Marywood Community thereby encouraging others to witness the potential of becoming active and serving the institution through example.
  • Excellence in leadership by displaying the ability to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

New Alumni Awards for 2022:

Alumni Community Achievement Award
The Alumni Community Achievement Award is bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association upon alumni who have made an impact in their community through service, philanthropy, and/or advocacy.

Faculty and Staff Alumni Impact Award
Awarded to a current (10 years or more), retired, or emeritus member of the Marywood faculty or staff, in recognition of their contributions to student success and their demonstration of the institution’s Core Values. Recipients have made a significant impact on the Marywood community and have worked to mentor future alumni leaders, advance the University’s mission, and enhance the integrity of the University.

Alumni Award Winners 2023

It is with great pride that we announce our 2023 Alumni Awards recipients.

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The Sister M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association. It is bestowed on alumni of Marywood who have provided a minimum of 25 years of service to Marywood and who, through their personal and professional contributions, have visibly embodied Marywood’s mission by using their Marywood education in ways that demonstrate the University’s call to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

Acknowledging a life’s work characterized by selfless service, strong leadership, and unwavering advocacy, in 2022, Sister Katie Clauss, IHM, Ph.D., was elected as President of the Members of the Marywood University Corporation (IHM Congregation) and is now serving on Marywood’s Board of Trustees in an ex-officio capacity. She has been thoroughly educated by the IHM Sisters from her time at St. Clare’s and Marywood Seminary to her graduation from Marywood with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education/English and a Master of Arts in Counseling. Later, she went on to receive a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University. Prior to her election, Sister Katie served at Marywood as a liaison to the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), Fricchione Early Childhood Center, Marywood Heights, NativityMiguel, and the Veterans Resource Center. 

Her ministry and professional endeavors have been utterly devoted to education. She has served as a teacher, vice principal, and principal in various elementary schools, taught in the Psychology & Counseling program at Marywood, and assumed leadership roles as the Vice President of Mission Integration and Corporate Compliance for Maxis Health Care System in Carbondale, Pa. Sister Katie also spent nearly a decade as the Counselor for Missioning and Community Life for the IHM Congregation before returning to Marywood once again to teach and resume governing roles for the Congregation. From the time she entered the Congregation in 1968 to her election as President, Sister Katie has lived Marywood’s core values and been a guiding light for Catholic higher education. 

For her abiding and longstanding dedication to her alma mater and its core values, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Sister Katie Clauss, IHM ’73, M.A. ’82, Ph.D with the 2023 Sister M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood.

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The Outstanding Recent Alumni Award will be given to an alumna/us, within 15 years of graduation, who has demonstrated significant achievements that embody the core values of Marywood.

Even before graduation, Brooke S. Williams was making her name in the field of journalism. During her time on campus, she was an instrumental force behind the student-run newspaper The Wood Word, working her way up from Assistant News Editor to Editor in Chief. Her dedication and journalistic excellence have carried her from her first post-graduation job at a small newspaper in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, to being one of the leading Lifestyles reporters at The Scranton Times-Tribune, where she has worked for the past three years.

Brooke spends her days with some of the most interesting and inspiring individuals in Northeast Pennsylvania. From interviewing government officials to telling chefs’ stories of recipes passed down through the generations, Brooke helps to remind the community that they need not look further than their own backyards to see all the good happening in the world. She tells the stories that matter most, with the utmost attention to detail and truth. Her integrity and unflinching attitude towards hard work make her a role model, not just for aspiring journalists, but for all Marywood alumni. 

Brooke graduated from Marywood in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Communication with a focus on Journalism.

To her numerous accomplishments achieved in her four years since graduation, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to add its own recognition, by presenting Brooke S. Williams ’19 with the 2023 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award.

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The Outstanding Recent Alumni Award will be given to an alumna/us, within 15 years of graduation, who has demonstrated significant achievements which embodies the core values of Marywood. 

Dr. Syron’s decorated career in healthcare first began when he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Ithaca College. He then valiantly served our nation for two decades through active service in the United States Air Force Medical Service Corps as a Healthcare Executive. During this time, he also obtained a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2009, Dr. Syron added Marywood Alumnus to his list of accomplishments, having graduated with his Ph.D. in Human Development with a focus in Health Promotion. He also taught at the University as an adjunct professor. Following graduation, he was awarded with the William G. McGowan Medal for Excellence in Doctoral Studies. 

Prior to his retirement, Dr. Syron served as the Chief of Primary Care Services at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He continues to give his time and talents as an Adjunct Associate Professor and Graduate School Course Director at the Wright State University Boonschoft School of Medicine. His academic excellence and dedication to professional service have been long recognized throughout his career, but, most recently, in 2020, when he was awarded the 2020 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Regent’s Award for Sustained Leadership in Executive Excellence for Southwestern Ohio. Exemplifying Marywood’s core value of social responsibility through service, Dr. Syron has also been elected to and volunteered on numerous local, state, and national boards and committees. 

To his numerous accomplishments, the Marywood Alumni Association is honored to add its own recognition, by presenting Edward Philip Syron, Ph.D. ’09, Lt. Col. (Ret.) with the 2023 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award.

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The Marywood Alumni Association bestows the Golden Marywoodian Award upon a member of the 50th honor year class who has demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service. The recipient should have distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others, demonstrating engagement through volunteerism, as well as setting a standard for lifelong excellence, which embodies the core values of Marywood.

Fifty years ago in 1973, Patricia (Patty) Campbell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and became a Marywood alumna. Since then, she has become an expert in alumni relations. Before her retirement, Patty was employed by Drexel University as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations in the College of Medicine. She worked tirelessly to plan reunions, create student and alumni events, promote leadership and advocacy, and help meet programming and fundraising goals. Outside of work, Patty continued to bolster the connection between alumni and their alma mater by volunteering for the Marywood Alumni Association (MAA). She took on leadership roles such as serving as President of the MAA and serving as an MAA Chapter Leader. She has also been an active and influential Reunion Committee volunteer. 

Patty’s career and volunteer efforts are indicative of her genuine desire to foster community engagement and to enact positive change for the future. She has never shied away from the hard work that is required to make reunions such a meaningful and momentous occasion. Through phone calls and countless emails, Patty helped to coordinate with her classmates in establishing a class gift. She has always believed in the Marywood mission as well as the power of her class, knowing firsthand what good can be accomplished for students, the University, and the greater community when alumni come together. Patty holds her Catholic Identity close to her heart, empowering spiritual connection to Marywood and her hope for generations to come. 

For her considerable commitment to service in the community and to her alma mater, framed always by her faith and her respect for others, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Patricia Campbell Comey ’73 with the 2023 Golden Marywoodian Award for the Class of 1973.

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The Marywood Alumni Association bestows the Golden Marywoodian Award upon a member of the 50th honor year class who has demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service. The recipient should have distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others, demonstrating engagement through volunteerism, as well as setting a standard for lifelong excellence, which embodies the core values of Marywood.

Through her generous gifts of time, talent, and resources, Mary Ellen McDonough continuously  displays her pride in being a Marywood alumna. In 1973, Mary Ellen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education/ Foreign Languages from Marywood. Since her graduation, she has become an integral source of support for the University as well as the greater Scranton community. Now retired, she spent crucial years as a Certified Prevention Specialist with the Lackawanna County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. She also found the time to faithfully serve as a member of the Marywood University Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2021, including holding the title of Vice Chair of the Board, among other leadership positions. She continues to help Marywood events reach their fullest potential by volunteering on the Community Leadership Celebration Committee as well as the Class of 1973 Reunion Committee. 

Through her distinguished career and volunteer efforts, Mary Ellen exemplifies what it means to make a difference in the lives of others. Her active volunteer history also includes serving as a class agent for many years, spearheading reunion planning and fundraising efforts, and lending her time to various events such as the Presidential Society and Alumni Awards. In 2008, she was honored as the recipient of the Marywood Alumni Association’s Award for Excellence in Health & Human Services. In all that she does, Mary Ellen gives freely of self and spirit to uplift the community and individuals around her. 

For her significant commitments to service in the community and to her alma mater, marked by excellence of character and faithfulness, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Mary Ellen McDonough ’73 with the 2023 Golden Marywoodian Award for the Class of 1973.

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The Marywood Alumni Association bestows the Golden Marywoodian Award upon a member of the 50th honor year class who has demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service. The recipient should have distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others, demonstrating engagement through volunteerism, as well as setting a standard for lifelong excellence which embodies the core values of Marywood.

Dr. Ann Henry’s commitment to Marywood is evidenced by her longtime service on the Board of Trustees, as well as her ability to create opportunities and connections for students and Marywood alumni. Before her Board term ended in 2020, Dr. Henry had served on various committees and held leadership positions, including Chair of the Board of Trustees, as well as Chair and Vice Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee. As campaign co-chair, she helped to lead the momentous success of the Bold Heart Campaign. In 2015, she received the Marywood University Centennial Medal, a medal that represents the service, mission, and values Marywood has been teaching and witnessing since 1915. In 2018, for her extraordinary dedication to the University and the values of Catholic identity, respect, empowerment, and excellence, she was awarded the inaugural Presidential Mission Medal by Sister Mary Persico IHM ’69, Ed.D. Dr. Henry’s active alumni volunteer history also includes the 1973 Reunion Committee in 2013, the 2014 Community Leadership Celebration Committee, and the African Sisters Education Collaborative Board.

Dr. Henry graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Language Disorders before earning a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Gannon University and a Ph.D. in Psychoeducational Processes from Temple University. She also holds a Harvard Business School Certificate in Executive Education. Prior to retirement, she was the Vice President of Global Operations at Cisco Systems Capital. She has extensive experience in global business, and, prior to Cisco, Dr. Henry directed teams and innovative projects at Advanta Corp, Compaq Financial Services, AT&T, and Hewlett Packard. She has lent her business expertise to students by serving on panels and providing internship opportunities. In addition to her time and talents, Dr. Henry’s generous philanthropic support has aided student scholarships, capital projects, and the advancement of the University as a whole.

For her considerable commitment to service in the community, along with her exemplary professional career of excellence that has continued to empower others, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Ann R. Henry, Ph.D. ’73 with the 2023 Golden Marywoodian Award for the Class of 1973.

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The Marywood Alumni Association bestows the Golden Marywoodian Award upon a member of the 50th honor year class who has demonstrated a commitment to community and civic service. The recipient should have distinguished themselves in their career and/or professional field with a record of making a difference in the lives of others, demonstrating engagement through volunteerism, as well as setting a standard for lifelong excellence which embodies the core values of Marywood.

During her senior year of high school, Dr. Kathleen B. O’Gorman spent a year as an exchange student in Bogotá, Colombia, where she was inspired to volunteer in communities of great need. At Marywood, Spanish language courses and a moral philosophy class helped shape the path of advocacy that Dr. O’Gorman would follow her whole life. She graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and later went on to earn her Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. She has dedicated her life, both professionally and personally, to immigration work, volunteering as an interpreter for undocumented migrant children, as well as working with displaced families to advocate on their behalf and connect them with any resources they may need. Through countless publications, presentations, and site visits under the auspices of the Center for Human Rights, Dr. O’Gorman has worked tirelessly to be a voice for one of society’s most vulnerable groups. 

After a long career of education, advising, and serving on numerous committees and boards, Dr. O’Gorman was made Emeriti faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University. Prior to this, she had served as Professor and Chair of the English department. She developed Latin American Literature courses and served as a mentor for Latinx students. She was honored with multiple excellence in teaching awards, including the Illinois Wesleyan University Award for Teaching Excellence (DuPont Award, 1996) and the United Methodist Exemplary Teacher Award, as well as prestigious fellowships to fund international learning experiences for students. Through her courage, selflessness, and devotion to upholding human dignity, Dr. O’Gorman proves how one person’s actions can make a whole world of difference.

For her extraordinary commitment to service on national and international levels, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Kathleen B. O’Gorman, Ph.D. ’73 with the 2023 Golden Marywoodian Award for the Class of 1973.

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The Alumni Community Achievement Award is bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association upon alumni who have made an impact in their community through service, philanthropy, and/or advocacy.

Donna Marie Gatcha-Hines is the definition of resilience and has made it her life’s work to change public stereotypes about poverty and homelessness. Donna has had to overcome many struggles, emotional hardship, and medical and health complications. Because Donna knows firsthand what it is like to face these obstacles, her volunteer work is marked by exceptional empathy, dedication, and selflessness. She has engaged in extensive volunteer work for more than a dozen organizations, including Children’s Miracle Network, American Lung Association, and the Al Beech West Side Food Bank. Her Facebook page, The Lost Self - Life After Narcissism, is followed by nearly forty thousand people and offers support for those who have experienced abusive relationships.

Donna graduated from Marywood in 2001 with a Master of Public Administration degree and currently works as a 211 Resource Navigator with Family Services Association (FSA) of NEPA. In her role, she refers callers in need to vital resources such as food, clothing, and shelter. Her volunteer work has been rightfully recognized with the 2015 Cabot Creamery Cooperative Award for her impressive public service hours, 2016 Outstanding Community Service Award, and Donna was named a 2016 Points of Light Foundation honoree. Every day, Donna chooses to open her heart and hands to those who need her most, displaying her deep commitment to service and empowerment.

Adding to these accomplishments, with grateful appreciation for all she has done to lead by example and to embrace service to others through her humanitarian efforts, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Donna Marie Gatcha-Hines ’01 with the 2023 Alumni Community Achievement Award.

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The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association upon alumni who have achieved distinction through their professional accomplishments and contributions, which embody the core values of Marywood.

Dr. Slee is a two-time alumnus, having graduated from Marywood in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry and, in 2008, with a Master of Science in Biotechnology. His Marywood career includes four years as a starter on the Men’s Basketball team. Dr. Slee went on to earn his Ph.D. from Lehigh University, where he helped discover a receptor for heparin and investigated the anti-inflammatory roles of heparin and shear stress in the vasculature with implications for cardiovascular disease. He accepted a post-doctoral position at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he explored the use of CD47, a marker “self” recognition to the immune system, to promote the biocompatibility of medical devices. His passion for education and mentoring students led him to DeSales University, where he now serves as the Division Head for Sciences and Mathematics, Chair of the Biology Department, and as an Associate Professor of Biology. Outside of work, he is an active member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council 313 and Assembly 931.

The student-centered approach that characterized Dr. Slee’s Marywood education inspired his own approach to teaching. He is passionate about developing Course Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), which have been shown to help retain underrepresented student groups within the sciences. Dr. Slee also co-founded the Lehigh Valley Molecular and Cell Biology Society (LVMCBS), which is an annual undergraduate symposium that seeks to facilitate communication and collaboration between faculty and students throughout the region. Marywood University students have presented at this conference, demonstrating Dr. Slee’s continued connection with Marywood students and his dedication to improving and expanding access to science education. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals.

With proud acknowledgement of, and grateful appreciation for, his leadership, service, and professional accomplishments, which embody the core values of Marywood University, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Joshua B. Slee ’07, M.S. ’08, Ph.D. with the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association upon alumni who have achieved distinction through their professional accomplishments and contributions, which embody the core values of Marywood.

Chris Mackey graduated from Marywood in 1996 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and has maintained a connection to his alma mater and its students ever since. After graduation, he worked as an Art Director for local TV stations in Northeast Pennsylvania, where his design mastery earned him three Mid-Atlantic Emmys and seven Print Excellence Awards. Chris was actively involved in helping Marywood students achieve their design dreams and helped them to secure internships and job opportunities. He made numerous visits to campus to meet with current students and share his career path while offering mentorship and networking advice. He also facilitated creative volunteer projects for students, arranging for them to paint festive holiday window displays at the Carbondale Downtown Festival. 

Drawing on his Marywood education and well-proven design skills, Chris established AURA Design Group, a Graphic Design and Advertising firm in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He created the business from the ground up, and currently serves as the owner and Creative Director. Always finding creative design outlets, Chris is also one of the most in-demand Geocaching coin creators in the country, setting a standard for design and manufacturing excellence. He travels all over the country to help people learn more about this global outdoor treasure hunt activity, connecting community members and providing a welcoming atmosphere. Through his community efforts, as well as his alumni engagement, he consistently demonstrates that being a Marywood alumnus is marked by excellence and service to others. 

With proud acknowledgement of, and grateful appreciation for, his professional accomplishments and service to the Marywood community and beyond, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Chris Mackey ’96 with the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Awarded to a current (10 years or more), retired, or emeritus member of the Marywood faculty or staff, in recognition of their contributions to student success and their demonstration of the institution’s core values. Recipients have made a significant impact on the Marywood community and have worked to mentor future alumni leaders, advance the University’s mission, and enhance the integrity of the University.

Andrea M. Novak earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Marywood University and went on to obtain a Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Edinboro University. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a Pennsylvania-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She lends these impressive credentials to her alma mater, Marywood University, where she has held positions in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department for more than 20 years. She currently serves as an Associate Professor of Practice as well as the current Chairperson and Graduate Program Director for the CSD Department. 

Among Andrea’s many roles and responsibilities is supervising student clinicians in the University’s Speech-Language and Audiology clinics, in addition to serving as the advisor for the Marywood Chapter of the National Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She guides her students to think critically about how they can best support their clients and give back to their communities. Andrea’s dedicated work has helped the University acquire crucial grants for clinical services in the community, including programming at Head Start in Lackawanna County. Through her professionalism, compassion, and diligent work ethic, Andrea leads by example and inspires her students to become leaders in their professions. 

Adding to these accomplishments, and with grateful appreciation for all she has done to lead by example in respect for and in service to others, both on campus and beyond, the Marywood Alumni Association is pleased to recognize Andrea M. Novak ’93 with the 2023 Faculty and Staff Alumni Impact Award.