About PHC:Board and Staff

PHC is seeking individuals to fill open seats on its board of directors. Candidates should be Pennsylvania residents committed to advancing PHC's mission to champion the humanities and empower Pennsylvanians to think critically, grow and engage in their community. Board nominees and applicants are chosen on the basis of their experience, diversity and commitment to the public humanities. Current board members have backgrounds in diverse areas, such as business, law, education and the arts. Service on the board requires a considerable commitment of time and energy, but it offers an educational and rewarding opportunity to work collaboratively with members on strategic planning, policymaking, advocacy, fiscal management and fundraising. Elected nominees and applicants must be able to travel to board meetings and serve on committees. Members are eligible to serve up to successive two, three-year terms.

To nominate a board member, download the Nomination Form.
To apply to be a board member, download the Board Membership Application Form.



As Board Chair, Nancy Eaton will be leading PHC through 2014.

Our Board

  • Nancy L. Eaton, Chair, State College
  • Susan L. Sherwood, Vice-Chair, Dillsburg
  • Mary O. Garm, Secretary-Treasurer, Scranton
  • Janice R. Black, Harrisburg
  • Frank Burnside, Harveys Lake
  • Paul Gluck, Ardmore
  • Barbara J. Hauck, Erie
  • Margaret J. Jerrido, Philadelphia
  • Yvette Kane, Lemoyne
  • Dale Mitchell, Ardmore
  • Christine Mueseler, North Huntingdon
  • Judith Hansen O'Toole, Greensburg
  • Todd J. Pfannestiel, Clarion
  • Thomas Rippon, White Springs
  • Jeanne H. Schmedlen, Lemoyne
  • David R. Shumway, Pittsburgh
  • Marica S. Tacconi, State College

View Board Bios

Our Staff
  • Laurie Zierer, Executive Director
    lzierer [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 113
    View Bio

Programs

  • Jennifer Danifo, Program Officer
    jdanifo [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 110

  • Virginia Fahey, Manager of Finance & Administration
    vfahey [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext 114

  • R. Mimi Iijima, Director of Programs & Special Projects
    rmiijima [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext 124

  • Celeste Vargo, Program Associate
    cvargo [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 125

Administration

  • Alexander McDowell, Director of Development & Communications
    amcdowell [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 121

  • Sherry C. Hicks, Communications Manager
    shicks [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 119

  • Kelly McNamara, Communications Officer
    kmcnamara [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 112

  • Donna Scheuerle, Executive Assistant
    dscheuerle [at] pahumanities [dot] org
    1-800-462-0442 ext. 115

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