COHST Advisory Board

Owner, Amato Family Chiropractic Rehabilitation Center • Lock Haven ‘91 • Dr. Chris Amato has over 28 years of experience in private practice, specializes in complex rehabilitation cases and serves as President of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. He is also active in his community, contributing through publications, expert testimony, and volunteering as a team doctor for minor league football teams.

VP of Human Resources, NewAmsterdam Pharma • Mansfield ‘89 • Christine Derenick-Lopez has over 30 years of progressive HR experience in various sectors, including her recent role as commercial HR lead for Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, acquired by Pfizer in 2022.  She has held leadership positions at major organizations, received multiple HR accolades, and actively gives back to her local community and HR profession by serving on boards and through community service.

Managing Director of Advisory Services, HayStack ID • Mansfield ‘06 • Kevin Golas is the Managing Director of Advisory Services at HayStackID and a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in risk management and data compliance at major companies such as T-Mobile and Grant Thornton. A passionate leader and sought-after speaker in the cybersecurity community, Kevin is known for his successful development of cybersecurity programs and his commitment to fostering a culture of trust and transparency.

Chief Nursing Office and VP Academic Affairs, UPMC Centers for Nursing Excellence • Dr. Brandy Hershberger is a highly accomplished healthcare professional known for optimizing organizational processes and enhancing patient care outcomes. She has served as Chief Nursing Officer at Fawcett Memorial Hospital and Palms of Pasadena Hospital, and holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Chatham University.

Associate Vice President, Sponsored Programs Administration, UT Southwestern Medical Center • Bloomsburg ‘93 • Dr. Marks earned her undergraduate degree from Bloomsburg University, a master's degree from The Ohio State University, and a PhD in Pharmacology Toxicology from Duquesne University. She began her career at UPMC as Executive Director in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Support, later becoming Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Programs Administration at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2017.

President of the Northwest Region, Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bloomsburg ‘84 • Terry Purcell has over 38 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He has held various leadership roles within the NW Region of LVHN, overseeing significant projects such as a new hospital in Lehighton and a $20 million Cancer Center in Hazleton, while also actively engaging in community initiatives through multiple boards and organizations.

CEO, Data Machines • Bloomsburg ‘02 • Matt Quinn is the CEO of Data Machines, recognized as a trusted leader with extensive experience across industry, academia, and government sectors. He holds a Master's in Engineering Management from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Bloomsburg University, and prior to his role at Data Machines, he had a successful 17-year career at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State, where he progressed from software developer to organizational leader in areas like DevSecOps and ML/AI.

Vice President and Chief Information Officer, South Jersey Industries • Bloomsburg ‘83 • Barbara Romano is a trailblazing information technology executive with a strong technical background and diverse business knowledge, having led cross-functional teams across various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and utilities. She began her career as a developer at a multinational agricultural equipment manufacturer, eventually rising to global management roles, and is currently the first woman CIO at SJI, where she has transformed the IT department into a high-performing team supporting an $8 billion energy services company while actively mentoring emerging women leaders and engaging with the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association.

Senior Manager Insider Threat Program, Pfizer • Bloomsburg ‘10 • Joe Sebastiani has 12 years of experience in the Digital Forensics field, including the past 8 years as part of the Digital Forensics and Insider Threat team at Pfizer. Currently, he leads the Insider Risk Detection and Alerting team, using large data sets within the SIEM to identify potential insider threats, while previously supporting criminal investigations for multiple federal agencies through digital forensic analysis.

Anesthesiologist, Brown – LPG Department of Anesthesiology • Bloomsburg ‘84 • Dr. Thran earned his undergraduate degree from Bloomsburg University in 1984 and his Medical Degree from Temple University in 1988, becoming board certified in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine after completing his training at Yale New Haven Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center, respectively. He served 10 years in the US Navy as an onboard physician and staff anesthesiologist, and is currently a staff anesthesiologist at Brown LPG Department of Anesthesiology in Providence, RI, where he is actively involved in the Anesthesiology Residency Program.

Chief of Obstetrics, Perinatologist – Retired • Bloomsburg ‘77 • Dr. Terry Tressler has over 42 years of experience in the medical field, having graduated from Bloomsburg University in 1977 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology before earning his degree from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He previously served as Chief of Obstetrics and Perinatologist with UPMC and is currently enjoying retirement.

Chief Engineer of the AIRO Group, Chief Technology Officer & Founder of Airgility Inc. • Lock Haven ‘00 • Evandro Valente, an alumnus of Lock Haven University with a degree in natural sciences and mathematics, also holds a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland. He serves as the Chief Engineering and Product Innovation Lead at The AIRO Group, overseeing advanced technologies for aerial and ground robotics, and is the co-founder of Airgility Inc., where he leads product vision and strategy for autonomous unmanned aerial systems.