Lunch with Mimi
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Caring for the Elderly: Professor and researcher Donna Fick dedicates her life to the field of gerontology to help improve the care of older adults
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At Penn State since 2004, Donna Fick has been renowned for her research in delirium, dementia, and improving cognitive health in older adults. As an Elouise Ross Eberly Endowed professor […]
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Lunch with Mimi: Retired Realtor and Community Leader Shares the Secret of Cultivating Personal Bonds
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Mary Lou Bennett started as a Realtor in 1973 and was co-owner of RE/MAX Centre Realty in State College from 1992-2015. Retired in July 2020, she continues her philanthropic work […]
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Recovery and Rebirth: Mark Morath Discusses Pandemic’s Impact on Hospitality Industry and His Plans for Helping Growth in Bellefonte
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Founder and CEO of Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMCO), Mark Morath has managed hotels since the mid 1970s HAMCO, also known as Lion Country Lodging, employs more than 500 people […]
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Creating Servant Leaders: Executive Director Zach Barton and Leadership Centre County help program participants make a difference in their community
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Zach Barton took the helm as executive director of Leadership Centre County in June 2020, in the middle of a pandemic. He succeeded Georgia Abbey, who had been in the […]
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State Department veteran Bob Persiko leads the all-volunteer Global Connections in working to build bridges across cultures
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Robert Persiko spent the better part of his career helping foster connections with people from around the world, and in retirement, he’s continuing to bring cultures together. Persiko was elected […]
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Dr. Nirmal Joshi, Mount Nittany Health’s chief medical officer, finds joy while investing in other people – and in the community’s health
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Dr. Nirmal Joshi’s primary interest has always been to keep the patient at the center of care. He has helped implement novel and innovative methods that improve doctor-patient communication, and […]
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As president of the State College NAACP, Lorraine Jones is working to foster conversation and commitment that brings positive change
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Now with more than 2,200 units and branches, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black […]
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Acting from the Heart: Shana Mark of Encompass Health Nittany Valley aims to be a servant leader
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Shana Mark joined Encompass Health Nittany Valley as director of business development in August 2020 and, among other things, has played a key role in the hospital’s response to the […]
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State College Borough Manager Tom Fountaine on Managing in Challenging Times
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The chief executive officer for the Borough of State College since November 2003, borough Manager Tom Fountaine credits his hardworking staff for stepping up and doubling down on the work […]
