Meet the CHEW Crew/Staff

Monica S. Thomas, Ph.D.
Director

Monica Thomas, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for Health Education and Wellness.  Dr. Thomas received her doctorate in Health Promotion from Marywood University and was most recently employed as an Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University in the Health and Physical Education department.  She brings to the University ten years experience working with college students on various health and wellness issues.  Dr. Thomas resides in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania with her husband Duane and daughters Samantha and Sara.

Barbara Eagen
Secretary

Barb is the secretary for CHEW. She has been at the University for 14 years and previously worked in Residence Life. She resides in Scranton and is the mother of three children, Michael, Corey, and Kate.

Catherine C. Mascelli, MSW
Employee Wellness Coordinator

Cathy Mascelli is the Employee Wellness Coordinator for "Wellness Works for a Healthier You", a brand new initiative. The program's vision reflects the University of Scranton's mission to foster an environment that encourages lifestyle choices promoting the health and well-being of University employees and their families. Ms. Mascelli received her Masters in Social Work from Marywood University and her BA in Psychology from the Catholic University of America. Formerly employed as Assistant Director of the Community Outreach Office, she also taught part time in the Counseling and Human Services Department at the University of Scranton. Ms. Mascelli resides in Dunmore with her husband John and has three children, Juliana, John and Matthew.

Deanna Chairge
Graduate Assistant

Deanna Chairge is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in School Counseling here at the University.  She is a 2007 graduate of the University of Scranton with her B.S. in Sociology, concentrating in Peace and Social Justice and Human Development.  Deanna lives in Forty-Fort, Pennsylvania and is also employed by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates.  In her role as Graduate Assistant, Deanna uses her four years of experience as a PEACE peer educator and co-director to oversee the current peer education program.

Kelly Calabrase
Student Worker

Kelly is back for her second year at CHEW. She is from Wayne, NJ and is a senior Secondary Education major. After graduation, she hopes to teach 7th grade history.

Erica Sprenkle
Student Worker

Erica is back for her second semester at CHEW. She lives in Horsham, PA where she is actively involved in volunteering in her community. She is a sophomore and hopes to graduate with a degree in Business.