Our Vision
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance envisions a thriving, resilient Northeast Pennsylvania where every individual has equitable access to education, opportunity, and personal growth. We aim to cultivate a skilled, adaptable workforce that drives innovation, strengthens communities, and builds sustainable futures for generations to come.
Our Mission
WPWA empowers individuals and strengthens communities by fostering career exploration, lifelong learning, and economic advancement. Through strategic partnerships, accessible education, and responsive workforce development, we break down barriers, link job seekers with employers, and advocate for inclusive, sustainable growth across Northeast Pennsylvania
Katheryne Hait
Executive Director
khait@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 705
Pantea Shademani
Education Director
pshademani@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 707
Bart Rolston
Finance Director
brolston@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 710
Cathy Gavey
Assistant Education Director
cgavey@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 712
Courtney Eichensehr
Workforce Development Specialist
ceichensehr@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 709
Cassandra Miller
Workforce Development Specialist
cmiller@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 706
Alexa Ciaglia
Education Specialist
aciaglia@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 702
Jenna Franciosa
Workforce Development Specialist
jfranciosa@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 704
Crystal Buchanan
Executive Assistant
cbuchanan@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 Ext 701
Heather Williams
Client Intake Specialist
hwilliams@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 ext
Melinda Judge
Customer Service Specialist
mjudge@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 700
Wheels Miller
Director of Snuggles
Best office Wiggler
Board of Directors
*Executive Committee
James Shook - Wayne County Commissioner
Kelly Carney - Leeward Construction
Cindy DeFebo - Pike County Workforce Development Agency
Kelli DeVoe- Woodloch Resort
Joann Hudak, Ed.D.* - Education Consultant
Tina Jones - The Honesdale National Bank
Jayson Pope - Delaware Valley School District
Cynthia LaRosa, PhD - Western Wayne School District
Jim LaBar - LaBar Computer Services
Karen Mander, Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon
Anthony Manzione* - Blueprint Benefits Group/Manzi1 Consulting
Timothy Morgan - Wayne Highlands School District
Jennifer Passenti, Ed.D - Lackawanna College Lake Region Center
Tracy Schwarz* - Wayne Library Alliance
Jay Starnes, Ed.D - Wallenpaupack Area School District
Matthew M. Osterberg - Pike County Commissioner
Kellyn Williams, PhD* - Johnson College
Board Emeritus
John Drake - Penn State Scranton
Mary Beth Wood - Wayne Economic Development Corporation