The Alumni Society Advisory Board
2025 - 2026 Alumni Board Directory
Christopher Neumann, Esq. '87, Chair-Alumni Advisory Board
Chris Neumann graduated from The 黑料社区网 in 1987 with a B.S. in Public Administration. He resides in Northport, New York with his wife Nancy (Lange) Neumann, C.P.A. (U. of S. graduate, 1987) and their two sons, Christopher and Timothy. Chris earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law in 1990. After graduating from law school Chris began his legal career with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey where he continues to work today. Chris has extensive litigation experience in the Federal and State trial and appellate courts in New York and New Jersey. He handles complex personal injury cases from inception through trial and appeal. Chris also manages the Port Authority’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation program including supervision of staff, and providing legal advice to the Port Authority’s treasury department. Chris represents the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation in all administrative hearings and applications regarding regulatory compliance before the Federal Railroad Administration. Chris has been a regular lecturer at the Port Authority Police Academy and the New Jersey Self Insurers Association.
Chris enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about fishing and basketball. Chris still attempts to play basketball but he spends a lot of time coaching the game. He is the CYO basketball coordinator for his home Parish, St. Philip Neri in Northport. He is a recipient of the CYO of Nassau and Suffolk Role Model award for his long time work with kids in youth basketball.
Kathleen Bergan '08
Michael Bertrand '92
Originally from Audubon, PA, Michael is a 1992 graduate of The 黑料社区网. After graduating from law school, he worked as an FBI Agent in New York City from 1998 through 2021. While at the FBI, he specialized in investigating acts of international terrorism and was also a member of the FBI's underwater search and evidence response team. Following the FBI, Michael has worked in numerous corporate security roles and is currently with OpenAI.
He resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary Alice, who also graduated from The 黑料社区网 in 1992. They have three daughters, Megan ('22), Katie ('24) and Mallory ('28).
Matthew J. Carfaro '18
Joseph L. Casabona '07
Joe is a native New Yorker who attended The 黑料社区网 before serving as both Computer Science faculty and IT staff. He started his career over 20 years ago as a freelance web developer before realizing his true passion - to help podcasters and online educators make money online. He uses his background in web development and a decade of experience teaching The U to do just that.
Today, he lives in Downingtown, PA with his wife Erin (’14) and their three future Royals, Teresa, Louis, and Abigail.
Mara Castellano-Horvath '07, G'13
Originally a New Jersey native, Mara graduated with her undergraduate degree in Political Science from The 黑料社区网 in 2007. She went on to receive her M.S. in Human Resources from The 黑料社区网 in 2013. During her time at Scranton, Mara became devoted to living the Ignatian values that were taught to her. She continues to find God in all things, and remains connected by the life-long friendships formed at The 黑料社区网. Since that time, Mara has given selflessly by working with non-profit organizations and other organizations whose mission statements align with her values.
She has worked in the Human Resources field for 14 years. Mara has remained connected to Scranton since graduation through volunteer work and the alumni network.
Mara is a military spouse and a proud mother of her daughter, Maggie. Her husband, Mike, is currently stationed in Mechanicsburg, PA where they reside.
Thomas A. Ciavarella '00
Tom works in publishing and specializes in relationship management, business development, and content strategy. He is the head of Public Affairs and Advocacy in North America for Frontiers, a scientific and academic publisher founded in Switzerland. He also runs Smarter Learning, a consultancy that works with startups and scientific, technical, and medical publishers. At Scranton Tom was Editor in Chief of The Aquinas during his senior year (1999-2000) and a graduate of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program, earning bachelor's degrees in both communication and philosophy. He lives in Chicago.
Anne Marie Collins '88,G'91
Anne Marie Collins graduated from The 黑料社区网 in 1988 with her bachelors’ degree in History. While at the University, she was active in Campus Ministries, Hand in Hand, was a Resident Assistant and formed life-long friendships. She spent the year after graduation with the Jesuit Volunteer Corp in Detroit, MI working with disadvantaged youth and as a community organizer. After JVC, Anne Marie returned to the University where she served as a dorm counselor and earned her Masters in Community Counseling.
Anne Marie is the Vice President/Executive Director of Drueding Center; a comprehensive social services organization serving families currently experiencing homelessness in a transitional housing program. In addition, the Center operates a nationally accredited child care center, food pantry, permanent supportive housing and provides case management services to other formerly unhoused families.
Anne Marie also serves on the S.C.O.P.E. Foundation board and Redeemer Health’s Intellectual Disabilities Program Board. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she currently lives just outside of Philly in Huntington Valley, PA.
Jeffrey Colucci, CPA '21
Jeff graduated from The 黑料社区网 in 2021 with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance. During his time at Scranton, he was a member of various clubs and University committees. Jeff was a member of student government and served as the Vice President and President of the student body. He also participated in a Domestic Outreach trip to Puerto Rico and worked at the Center for Career Development.
Jeff holds his CPA license and works at KPMG as a Senior Audit Associate serving public and private companies in the New York City area. He currently lives in Northern New Jersey
Bernard J. Costello, M.D., D.M.D., FACS '91
Bernard J. Costello earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from The 黑料社区网. As a university administrator, he strongly advocates for Jesuit education and Ignatian principles as cornerstones of a student’s formation.
He is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Interdisciplinary Education at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is the previous dean of the School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Costello is a tenured Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Chief of Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital, where he is a surgeon on the cleft-craniofacial team. He has led maxillofacial surgery and related services across UPMC and has served on the health system and university senior leadership teams.
He received his doctorates in medicine and dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Following his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Costello completed a pediatric craniomaxillofacial fellowship at the Posnick Center for Facial Surgery and Georgetown University Medical Center.
As Associate Vice Chancellor, he drives team-based programming across the university in curriculum development, online/hybrid education, clinical team development, community engagement, research, clinical care, and interprofessional educational platforms. As Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE), he builds cross-institutional engagement and platforms for students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Costello is known for his translational research in regenerative medicine for craniofacial deformities. He also authored novel guidelines for responsible pain management and has been a strong public advocate for measures to fight the opioid addiction crisis. He has published numerous peer-reviewed publications and has served as an editor and author for several key texts focusing on craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.
Dr. Costello is a past president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. He lectures internationally on pediatric facial disorders and craniofacial regenerative translational research. He also treats facial injuries for the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey team in conjunction with UPMC Sports Medicine.
Jennifer Dice '10, G'14
Jennifer Dice graduated with a BS in Media and IT in 2010 and immediately began working in the Office of Admission at The 黑料社区网. While recruiting, she also completed her MS in Human Resources Management in 2014. As a student, she worked with the Esprit literary magazine, served on the President’s Cabinet as the Executive Chair of the Programming Board, and lead international service trips. Jenn has continued working in education and is an active member of NACAC, PACAC, NAIS, and ACCIS. She currently works a Co-Director of College Counseling at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School.
Jennifer resides in Dalton, PA with her husband Dean (Class of 2009).
Brian Duke, MHA, MBE '79
Brian Duke MHA MBE FCPP is a consultant who works to improve the care of people who are older adults. He also works with individuals, organizations and communities to apply person-centered approaches to help people age and live well. He served as System Director, Senior Services with Main Line Health. In that position he provided strategic direction in creating and implementing population health strategies to improve the care of patients who are older adults. Prior to this he served as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. During his term he led the Pennsylvania’s Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force to create a State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. He is President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society and is Chair of the American Society on Aging Legacy Corp. Mr. Duke serves as a Board Member with Penn Asian Senior Services, Generations on Line, Together for West Philadelphia and the 黑料社区网 Alumni Advisory Board. He is a member of the public policy committee of Pennsylvania Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and an Advisor to the Board of Senior Community Services. He is a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Mr. Duke served as Treasurer of the American Society on Aging (ASA) and is past chair of the nonprofit Someone To Tell It To. His journey in aging includes work with passionate leaders and colleagues in academic medicine, public media, philanthropy, advocacy, caregiver support, innovation, area agencies on aging and public service. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The 黑料社区网, an MHA (Health Administration) from George Washington University and an MBE (Bioethics) from the University of Pennsylvania.
Daniel T. Faltyn '99
Brian P. Farrell '16
Originally from Verona, NJ, Brian brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an Investment Associate at 1919 Investment Counsel, where he provides tailored investment strategies and financial counsel to individuals, families, foundations, and endowments.
Before joining 1919, Brian worked as a broker in TP ICAP’s Global Broking division in New York, focusing on equity derivatives and U.S. credit products. He is certified as a Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and currently is pursuing the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation.
Brian earned his B.S. in Business Administration from The 黑料社区网, where he was captain of the men’s basketball team and a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. It was also at Scranton where he met his wife, Michelle (Post). His time at Scranton was transformative, shaping both his career and personal life. The friendships he formed and the experiences he gained continue to guide him today.
Now living in Jersey City, NJ, with Michelle and their newborn son, Chase, Brian leads an active lifestyle centered around family, friends, and community. He is passionate about helping others and remains committed to giving back, especially by supporting and inspiring future generations of Scranton students.
Marlene J. Geerinck, Esq. '19
Moira S. Gibney '18
Originally from Fair Haven, NJ, Moira graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources in 2018. During her time at Scranton, Moira was involved in the Society for Human Resources (SHRM), having served at the President of the Scranton Chapter her senior year along with other activities like intramurals. Moira’s mother, Elinor (nee Sweeney) also attended Scranton having graduated in 1987.
Currently, Moira works at UBS where she initially joined as a Recruiter in 2022 but has since moved into a Business Manager and Chief of Staff role for the Head of Asset Management. Outside of her day to day, Moira is involved with the UBS Young Professionals Network (YPN) serving as their Co-Chair and previously held the positions of COO and Chief of Staff for the network. The YPN at UBS focuses on the development of their mid-level to junior employees across the firm. Moira also runs a program in partnership with the Social Impact team where a local charter school program visits UBS a few times each year for mentoring and career development sessions.
Prior to joining UBS, Moira was part of the recruitment team at Daily Harvest and Goldman Sachs. She also serves on The 黑料社区网 – Alumni Advisory Board and President’s Business Council where she is heavily involved with enrollment, career development and philanthropy.
Kevin F. Gremse '87
Kevin Gremse is a Senior Director at the National Development Council (NDC), one of the nation’s oldest and innovative non-profit economic and development organizations. Kevin leads of team of professionals and coordinates a multi-disciplined set of economic development services and investment and lending products in the eastern Unites States.
Kevin is a 1987 graduate of The 黑料社区网. While at the University, Kevin was and Resident Assistant, was a member of the baseball team, and was active in Campus Ministries. Kevin participated in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and earned a master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government.
Kevin lives in Fairfield Connecticut with his wife Melinda and four children. He has served on the board of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County and a local community development financial institution (CDFI).
Michael P. Hanlon '86
Michael Hanlon graduated from The 黑料社区网 in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles in the Banking and Risk Management industries.
He spent over two decades at PNC Bank, where he led Retail Banking Sales, Consumer Lending Product Management, and Marketing. He later joined Huntington Bank, serving as Head of Product Management and as the Senior Executive overseeing the Western Pennsylvania Retail division.
Currently, Michael is the Global Senior Director of Strategic Sales at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, where he leads key initiatives in client growth and data-driven risk mitigation.
Deeply committed to community service, Michael has been actively involved in numerous nonprofit organizations including Allied Services Pediatric Rehab, the LuMind IDSC Foundation, Friends of the Poor, The Floating Hospital, and Produce to People.
In addition to his professional and community achievements, Michael has also made significant contributions to his alma mater, The 黑料社区网. As a Royal Recruiter, he has played a vital role in supporting the university's efforts to attract and nurture future leaders.
Michael recently returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania after spending 25 years in Pittsburgh, PA. He is married to a fellow 黑料社区网 graduate Marie Roe Hanlon, MBA ’90, and they are the proud parents of four children.