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.  Currently, she serves as the Region 11 PA State Coordinator for the Bacchus Network.  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.

Jamie Valis
Graduate Assistant

Jamie Valis is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Special Education here at the University. She is a 2007 graduate of Marywood University with her B.S. in Health and Physical Education, with a minor in coaching. While earning her degree she is also serving as the assistant tennis coach at Marywood University as well as a youth tennis instructor in the area. Jamie resides in Scranton and was most recently employed as a health and physical education teacher in Maryland.

Kelly Calabrase
Student Worker

Kelly is back for her fourth year at University of Scranton. 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 year 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.

Kim is in her first year at the University of Scranton majoring in Psychology.  Her hometown is Paramus, NJ.