The Advisory Board of Penn State Abington is established by action of the University Board of Trustees to assist the administration in fulfilling the campus' mission and mandates, as described in its Strategic Plan.

The Advisory Board functions primarily, but not exclusively, as an external arm of the campus and as a liaison with the community as a whole and with individual components of the community, such as governmental and legal entities, business and industry, social agencies, labor, and professional organizations and associations.

The Advisory Board members serve as informed advocates and ambassadors for Penn State Abington campus, and advisors to the Chancellor.  In this capacity, the Advisory Board is not a governing board, and does not have fiduciary, legislative, or administrative responsibilities, since these reside with the University’s Board of Trustees. 
 

Board Member Expectations and Responsibilities 

  • Ambassador: Serve as an informed representative of Penn State Abington.
  • Adviser: Serve as counsel to the Chancellor and/or his/her designee by providing knowledge and perspective about the community and the interface of Penn State Abington programs and services as they relate to the college’s mission and vision. Members’ advice and support includes, but is not limited to, matters involving:
    • Strategic planning, including policies and practices that serve and benefit the greater Philadelphia region in which Penn State Abington is located.
    • Raising funds to improve the academic programs, student affairs programs, physical plant, equipment, and support services of Penn State Abington, including making an annual personal financial commitment.
  • Advocate: Serve as a strong and loyal supporter of Penn State Abington’s educational, research, outreach, and economic roles as Philadelphia’s largest Penn State campus.

Advisory Board Membership


We are honored to have the following people serving on Penn State Abington's Advisory Board.

  • Brian Bamberger
    Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Associate Representative 

     
  • Lieutenant Colonel Mack Brooks
    Retired
     
  • Dr. Kathleen Burke
    Senior Fellow Emeritus, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics
    University of Pennsylvania
     
  • George Choe
    President and CEO
    Phillip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation
     
  • Dr. Laura P. Clark
    Senior Academic Liaison, Academic and Professional Affairs
    Zoetis
     
  • Michael G. Cohen
    President
    SITUS Properties, Inc.
     
  • Carole Davis
    Clinical Program Leader
    Johnson and Johnson
     
  • Margo DelliCarpini, Ph.D.
    Ex Officio 
     
  • Patrick Ewing
    Director, Rotary and Mission Systems Engineering and Technology
    Lockheed Martin
     
  • Don Furmanski
    Vice President, Business Unit Manager
    AMETEK, PDS
     
  • The Honorable Glynnis D. Hill
    Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
    Criminal Justice Center
     
  • Joseph Lurquin
    Former Director of Engineering Development
    Engineered Arresting Systems
    Retired
     
  • John Paone
    President
    Thomas Mill Associates, Inc.
     
  • Joan A. Robbins
    President
    Talent Relations, Entertainment Studios
     
  • Stanley A. Singer
    Former Executive Vice President/ Investments
    Janney Montgomery Scott
    Retired
     
  • Lynda Williams
    Assistant Vice President, Manager International Division
    Wells Fargo
     
  • Stephan Zweidler
    Partner and Director, Technical Sales and Marketing
    Accudyne Systems, Inc.