Meet the people behind Valley In Motion!
Gus Fahey, president of VIM, believes in collaboration, that our power lies in our ability to “act in concert” with one another. Formerly a foreign affairs officer for the U.S. State Department, Gus ran large military reform programs to save lives and serve needs. A trained mediator, he brings people together for projects that build community pride, progress, and purpose. Born in Scranton, Gus is raising his two daughters there with his wife Sydney. See his “Why NEPA?” profile by DiscoverNEPA.
B.A., Design of Environment, University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University.
Alyssa Kelley develops and manages projects for VIM. She also writes grant proposals, teaches participatory design, and creates events for community engagement and place activation. Alyssa is passionate about improving daily life for all through changes to the built environment that inspire creativity and pride, promote wellness and balance, provide stability and safety, and allow for recreation and growth. In prior work, she developed affordable housing and creative spaces for placemaking, education, community engagement, and economic development.
B.A., Spanish, Penn State University; M.S., Employment Relations, Penn State University; M.S., Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota
Corey O’Brien is VIM’s community health worker, responsible for improving community access to fresh foods, recreation, and health services. He discovered his life’s calling through this AmeriCorps service work, and is motivated every day by the great people he serves. Corey’s background is rooted in music, arts, and history, and enjoys yoga, good conversation, and watching old movies with friends.
VIM Board Members:
David Bosley (Board Chair), Carlisle Group
John Conte III, Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer, Honesdale National Bank
Carl Deeley, Retired
Tom Donohue, VP, General Manager, Lamar Advertising
Parker Dorsey, Community Program Assistant, Neighborworks NEPA
L. P. Frieder III, CEO, Gentex
Natalie Gelb, Board Member Emeritus
Alejandra Marroquin, Community Lead / Community Organizer, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Sean McDonough, Esq., Dougherty, Leventhal & Price
Chris Moshinskie, Branch Manager, Wayne Bank
Cara Mullen, Multifamily Development Officer, Community Housing Partners
Ken Okrepkie, Regional Manager, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Julie Schumacher Cohen (Board Vice Chair), Assistant Vice President, Community Engagement and Government Affairs, University of Scranton
Laurie Schwager (Board Treasurer), Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
Mary Jo Sheridan, Retired CPA/Auditor
Jim Sullivan, Dean, College of Professional Studies, Marywood University
Robert Tamburro, TFP, General Partner
Tom Welby, District Director, PA Representative Bridget Kosierowski
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