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.
Our Team
Katheryne Hait
Executive Director
khait@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 705
Bart Rolston
Finance Director
brolston@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 710
Cathy Gavey
Interim SHINE Program Director
cgavey@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 712
Tomas Cook
Director of Workforce Development
tcook@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 706
Jenna Franciosa
Workforce Development Specialist-
Youth Services
jfranciosa@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 704
Heather Williams
Workforce Development Specialist- Adult Services
hwilliams@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 Ext 709
Alexa Ciaglia
Education Specialist
aciaglia@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 702
Crystal Buchanan
Executive Assistant
cbuchanan@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 Ext 701
Melinda Judge
Customer Service Specialist
mjudge@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 700
Allison Vukovich
Workforce Development Specialist- Business Services
avukovich@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613 EXT 713
Kelly Cousins
Client Intake Specialist
kcousins@wpworkforce.org
570 390 7613
Tala Hait
Director of Zoomies & Wellness
Board of Directors
*Executive Committee
Kelly Carney - Leeward Construction
Cindy DeFebo - Pike County Workforce Development Agency
Joann Hudak, Ed.D.* - Education Consultant
Tina Jones - The Honesdale National Bank
Jim LaBar - LaBar Computer Services
Melissa Langone - Woodloch Resorts
Cynthia LaRosa, PhD - Western Wayne School District
Karen Mander, Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon
Anthony Manzione* - Blueprint Benefits Group/Manzi1 Consulting
Timothy Morgan - Wayne Highlands School District
Matthew M. Osterberg - Pike County Commissioner
Jennifer Passenti, Ed.D - Lackawanna College Lake Region Center
Jayson Pope - Delaware Valley School District
Chandra Roberts - Wayne Memorial Hospital
Tracy Schwarz* - Wayne Library Alliance
James Shook - Wayne County Commissioner
Jay Starnes, Ed.D - Wallenpaupack Area School District
Justin Taylor, Wayne Economic Development Corporation
Kellyn Williams, PhD* - Johnson College
Board Emeritus
John Drake - Penn State Scranton
Mary Beth Wood - Wayne Economic Development Corporation