The Parents Council is a passionate group of Penn State parents who are here to help and assist you navigating your student's Penn State experience.
What We Do
Responsibilities Include:
- Attend biannual Council meetings at the University Park campus
- Provide strategic input to senior administrators regarding issues of importance to parents and families
- Represent the Parents Council at events and other outreach efforts
Member Benefits Include:
- Help shape the parent and family experience at Penn State
- Maintain involvement with your student’s educational institution
- Increase your knowledge about University resources and programs
- Opportunities to engage with University administrators
- Opportunity to meet and network with other Penn State families
Qualifications:
- Parent or supporting family member of a full-time undergraduate student at Penn State University Park
- Share the belief that family support enhances student success in college, and seek to make a positive impact on student life at Penn State
- The Parents Council strives to recruit members who represent the diversity of Penn State’s undergraduate student population
Applications:
Recruitment and application details will be shared in the Parent and Family Experience. The applications are typically available in January.
Please note: Penn State faculty, staff, and students are not eligible to become members of the Parents Council; however, they may apply to volunteer as Parent Ambassadors.
Who We Are
Parents Council Leadership Team
- Michele Petras (HHD ’90) | P’26, P'26 | Chair | Bel Air, MD
- Alison Kircher | P’25, P'29 | Vice Chair | Perkasie, PA
Members
Class of 2025
- Jennifer Young (LIB ’95) | P’25 | Gilbertsville, PA
Class of 2026
- Marc Balamaci | P'26 | Potomac, MD
- Danette Brown | P'26 | Bronx, NY
- Robert Carroll (LIB'83) | P'17, P'26 | Yardley, PA
- Jeff Crosten (BUS’92) | P’26 | Schwenksville, PA
- Todd (ENG'93) & Trish Garing | P'24, P'26 | Perry Hall, MD
- Diana Giammarco & John Marcucci (BUS'87) | P'26 | Alexandria, VA
- Manish Gorawala (Great Valley'00) | P'26 | Ambler, PA
- Laura Hudak (LIB'01) | P'26 | Plymouth, PA
- Dianne Matteson (EDU'90) | P'24, P'26 | Doylestown, PA
- Tom Molen | P’26 | Stamford, CT
- Artie Lynn Stanton | P'26 | Corona, CA
- Bob Sullivan | P’26 | Glenside, PA
- Mark Thalman | P'26 | Bethesda, MD
- Amanda Vavilala | P'26 | Houston, TX
Class of 2027
- Rocky Capobianco | P'27 | Valencia, CA
- Melissa Coudriet | P’27 | State College, PA
- Stephen Deal (g'BUS) | P’27 | Glenshaw, PA
- Jen DiManno | P’27 | Charlestown, MA
- Martin Egna | P'27 | Davidsonville, MD
- Johanna Garcia | P’27 | Elkins Park, PA
- Amy King (g’06) | P’27 | Fallston, MD
- Justin Kukura (AG’89) | P’27 | Palmyra, PA
- Michael Lukac (BUS'89) | P'23, P'24, P'27 | Pittsburgh, PA
- Lisa & Ron Mahffey | P'27 | Scotch Plains, NJ
- Lori Mann | P’27 | Hillsborough, NC
- Peter Micca | P’25, P'27 | Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Ken Moir | P'27 | Bethel Park, PA
- Michele & Ken Mussen | P'27 | Herndon, VA
- Heidi (LA’91) & Tom Ramsbottom | P’27 | Mohnton, PA
- Ari Rosenbaum (LA'91) | P’27 | Ridgefield, CT
- Brian & Liza Rudick | P’27 | Sparks Glencoe, MD
Class of 2028
- Kathleen (HHD'95) & David Arnold (HHD'95) | P'28 | Lansdale, PA
- Michael & Jennifer Flanagan | P’26, P'28 | New Vernon, NJ
- Evelyn Ingram | P'28 | Leesburg, VA
- Jean Marie Seal (EDU'93) | P'28 | Westhampton, NJ
- Jennifer Winters | P’26, P'28 | Arlington, PA
- Courtney Yogus | P'28 | Hollidaysburg, PA
Class of 2029
- Deborah Greenspan | P'24, P'27, P'29 | Chalfont, PA
- Jonathan (EDU'96) & Alison Kircher | P’25, P'29 | Perkasie, PA
P’ = Graduation Year of Penn State Student
Alumni = (COLLEGE'Grad Year)
