About Us
Penn State and You:
Working together to create a safe environment.
In order to enhance emergency preparedness and prevention efforts, Penn State has established a Behavioral Threat Management Team (BTMT). The objective of the BTMT is to systematically identify, evaluate, and manage potentially threatening situations, including persons of concern, at the University. The multidisciplinary team is composed of people from across the University. This centralized team is led in partnership between Student Affairs and University Police and Public Safety.
Mission
The Pennsylvania State University Behavioral Threat Management Team is committed to the safety and well-being of the University community through education, communication, planning, assessment, and management toward the goal of mitigating behavioral threats.
Goals
Education
To educate others on recognizing behavior that may be aggressive, disruptive, or dangerous, and the risks associated with such behavior.
Communication
To provide methods for improving threat awareness and communication related to concerning behavior, reporting options, response protocols, and general team functions.
Planning
To implement a structured and effective system and process that provides team planning regarding all functions of the team, including but not limited to: community education, awareness and outreach, incident response and threat analysis, violence de-escalation practices, and program evaluation.
Assessment
To assess overall program efforts and outcomes, and identify and discuss campus environment trends that negatively affect the climate of our community and influence policy development and resource allocation.
Management
To effectively manage all incidents referred to the BTMT and all other functions and processes associated with the threat analysis and management process.
Team Members
Abington
Gina D'Amato Kaufman, Director of Student Affairs
Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor
Keisha Johnson, Director of Residence Life and Community Standards
Sanjay Bridges, Station Commander
Karen Gould, Psychologist
Lisa Marranzini, Regional HR Strategic Partner
Andrew August, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Altoona
Sean Kelly, Director of Student Affairs
Ashley Owens, Director of Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution
Peter Moran, Assistant Dean for Policy and Planning
Jason Salm, Police Station Commander
Mitch Bonsell, Supervisor of Grounds, Facilities and Operations
Christine Towns-Metrik, Co-Director, Health & Wellness Center
Domenica Ahmuty, Director of Residence Life
Dani Fry, Director, Center for Student and Civic Engagement
Beaver
Amy Gartley, Associate Director of Student Affairs
Chris Rizzo, Director of Student Affairs
Patrick Smith, University Police and Public Safety
Marque Wiese, Station Commander
Barbara Kugel, Student Health Services
Brenda Schultz, Student Personal & Career Counselor
Stephanie Davies, Regional HR Strategic Partner
Bill Dungee, Interim Director of Finance and Business
Carey McDougall, Director of Academic Affairs
Berks
Mark Dawson, Interim Director of Business Services
Aurora Brunovsky, Human Resources
Mark Groff, Sergeant-University Police and Public Safety
Colleen Tilger, Counselor
Elyce Kaplan, Campus Registrar
Belen Rodriguez Mourelo, Faculty
April Johnson, Director of Student Affairs
Joel Avram, Lieutenant-University Police and Public Safety
Saundra Reichel, Director, Campus Life
Brandywine
Gary Miller, Senior Associate Director of Student Affairs
Marilyn Wells, Chancellor
Margaret Buban, Director Budget and Finance
Dan Murphy, Director of Student Affairs
Donald Brennan, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Ed Dixon, Counselor
Lisa Marranzini, Regional HR Strategic Partner
Wiebke Strehl, Director of Academic Affairs
Falesha Ghee, Sergeant-University Police and Public Safety
Melinda Kennedy, Regional HR Strategic Partner (Interim)
Carlisle
Pamela Knowlton, Registrar
Karlisma Souders, Director of Business Services
Seth McGeorge, IT Director
Laura Ax-Fultz, Associate Dean for Library & Information Services
Amy Gaudion, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Bob Lehman, Station Commander
Walter Maiellano Sr. Police Officer
Devan Drabik, Marketing and Communications Manager 3
Laura Williams, Associate Dean for Administration, Associate Dean for Career Services
Megan Riesmeyer, Clinical Professor, Community Law Clinic
Bekah Saidman-Krauss, Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid
Kalene Faircloth, Assistant Director of Student Services
Jeffrey Dodge, Associate Dean for Student Services
Dubois
Rebecca Pennington, Director of Student Affairs
Jill Betton, Campus Nurse
Diana Kreydt, Disability Services Coordinator
John Licatovich, University Police and Public Safety
Dave Bish, Assistant Teaching Professor of Administration of Justice
Colleen Lanzoni, Mental Health Therapist
Cody Haag, University Police and Public Safety
Stephanie Ryan, Regional Human Resources Director
Adam Bundy, Academic Advising
Erie
Ken Miller, Chair, Senior Director of Administration and Student Affairs
Susan Daley, Director of Personal Counseling
Randy Geering, Director of Business Services
Sarah Whitney, Assistant Director of Academic Administration
Kimberly Paris, HR Strategic Partner
Kelly Shrout, Associate Director of Student Affairs
Susan Carnes, Advanced Care Practitioner
Lesley Mitchell, Station Commander
Fayette
Chad Long, Student Affairs
Jason Bush, Director of Business Service
Amanda Collins, Counseling and Psychological Services
Scott Williams, University Police and Public Safety
Jo Jankoski, Faculty Representative
James Lane, University Police and Public Safety
Ronette Poorbaugh, Campus Nurse
Barry Pawloski, Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Great Valley
Melinda Kennedy, Regional HR Strategic Partner (Interim)
JoAnn Kelly, Director of Enrollment Management & Student Services
Colin Neil, Chancellor
Dan Cella, Interim Director of Finance & Business
Sanjay Bridges, University Police and Public Safety
Greater Allegheny
Lorraine Craven, Director of Student Services & Engagement
Chip Roberts, Registrar
Erica Willis, Program Director of Academic Career Excellence (ACE)
Marcus Roberson, Academic Advisor
Louise Whyte-Aravich, Residence Life & Student Leadership Coordinator
Jim Lane, Station Commander-University Police and Public Safety
Jim Reed, University Police and Public Safety
Megan Nagel, Faculty
James Jaap, Faculty
Harrisburg
Todd Clark, Senior Director of Student Services
Shawn Frawley, Police Officer
Holly Angelique, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs
Kelly Weaber, Assistant Director, Student Care and Advocacy/Residence Life
Omid Ansary, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Craig Merkey, Associate Director of Recreation
David Beardsley, Regional HR Strategic Partner
Eileen Haase, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Evan Williams, Assistant Director, Diversity, Education, and Inclusion
Hazleton
Tracy Garnick, Director of Student Services & Engagement
Michael Morrison, Director of Business Services
Karen Sofranko, Director of Academic Services and Retention
Dana Sukeena, Counselor
Gina Tarud, Associate Teaching Professor
Elizabeth Wright, Chancellor
Albert Lozano-Neito, Interim Director of Academic Affairs
James Joos, University Police and Public Safety
Hershey
David Melhorn, Security Director
Jill Curry, Director, Human Resources, College of Medicine
Susan Kelley, Director of Student Affairs
Nicole Lehman, Assistant General Counsel
Kay Makin, Director of Risk Management
Jane Mannon, Vice President, Human Resources
Mary McQuinn, Human Resources Manager
Michael Mohr, Assistant General Counsel
Barbara Righter, Manager of Provider and Family Relations
Tracy Sinopoli, RN, Nurse Manager
Jake Theis, Associate General Counsel
Kim Yoder, Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Faculty Equity Officer
Lehigh Valley
Thomas Dubreuil, Director, Student Programs and Services
Danyell Fondl, Registrar
Tammy Yocum-Cwienkala, Counselor
Linda Rumfield, Coordinator of the Learning
Aurora Brunovsky, Regional HR Consultant
Allison Souchuck, University Police and Public Safety
Matt Palmer, University Police and Public Safety
Jonathan Desiderio, University Police and Public Safety
Jennifer Waidelich, Campus Nurse
Katie Schneck, Director of Business Services
Marta DeSilva, Director of Advising and Career Services
Mont Alto
Jay Arcuri, Director of Student Affairs
Michael Doncheski, Director of Academic Affairs
Lauraine Hawkins, Faculty Representative
Marla Minnich, Student Advocacy Specialist
Darlene Pasi, Counselor
Kendra Wolgast, Director, Academic Support Center
Craig Wagner, University Police and Public Safety
Sophia McCleaf, Division of Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
Danielle Werner, Campus Nurse
Staci Brennan, Director of Athletics
Patty Gochenauer, Manger of Student Services
New Kensington
JW Tabacchi, Director of Student Affairs
Andrea Adolph, Director of Academic Affairs
Jason Bush, Director of Business and Finance
Stella Milburn, Nurse
Kendra Kitko, Personal Counselor
James Lane, Station Commander
Oscar Aguilera, Mental Health Counselor
Marissa Welsh, Learning Center Coordinator
Larry Bishop, University Police and Public Safety
Paula Dove, Administrative Support Assistant
Allen Larson, Interim Director of Academic Affairs
Schuykill
Bryan Valentine, Director of Student Affairs & Engagement
Melinda Anthony Spolski, Coordinator of Counseling and Disability Services
Steve Guers, Sergeant - University Police and Public Safety
Lauren McCarthy, Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Kimberly Quinn, Student Services Associate
Cynthia Ebling, Coordinator of Health Services
Lacey Timony, Assistant Director of Athletics
Darcy Medica, Director of Academic Affairs
Michael Zaborowski, Advising and Retention Manager
Scranton
Matthew Nied, Director Student Services and Engagement
Eugene Grogan, Director of Business Services
Kathy Stefanelli, Counseling
H. Durell Johnson, Director of Academic Affairs
Jill Thoman, Campus Health Nurse
Eileen Giovagnoli, Associate Director of the Learning Center
Meghan Cruciani, Associate Director of Academic Advising
James Garraway III, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
Shenango
Tony Paglia, Personal Counselor and Disability Services Coordinator
Elaine Andrews, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs
Cassandra McCowin, Student Engagement Coordinator
Bill Dungee, Director of Business Services/Finance Officer
Andy Puleo, Director of Student Affairs
Joseph Izzo, University Police and Public Safety
Deborah Brennan, Reference & Instruction Librarian
Stephanie Davies, Human Resources
Amy Nagy, Sexual Harassment Resource Officer
Jim Castelli, University Police and Public Safety
University Park
Rebecca Bywater, Director, Threat Assessment
Wes Sheets, Chief, University Police and Public Safety, Co-Chair
Danny Shaha, AVP, Student Affairs, Co-Chair
Suzanne Adair, Associate Vice President for Affirmative Action
Sarah Ades, Associate Dean for Graduate Student Affairs
Anna Barone, Director, Student Care and Advocacy
Paul Carswell, CAPS, Coordinator of Crisis Services
Holly Cline, Associate General Counsel
Ted Delaney, Lieutenant, University Police and Public Safety
Natalie Depalma, Co-Interim Director of CAPS
Lori Anne Hawn, Director, Graduate Student Services
Meeghan Hollis, Student Services Associate
Ken Korbich, Manager, Labor & Employee Relations
Katy Larkin, Senior Director, Student Conduct
Tamla Lewis, Associate General Counsel
Spencer Peters, Director, Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response
Stephanie Preston, Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Student Affairs Assistant Dean, Graduate Educational Equity
Mark Rameker, Senior Director - Residence Life
Alan Rieck, Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Brett Scofield, Co-Interim Director of CAPS
Andrew Mitchell, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct
Jen White, Employee Relations Senior Specialist
Lisa Marranzini, Regional HR Strategic Partner
Amber Grove, Title IX Coordinator
Wilkes Barre
Wanda Ochei, Director of Student Services & Engagement
Lorrie Deffley, Regional HR Director
Lynda Goldstein, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
Michael Morrison, Interim Director, Business Services
Travis Sheaffer, Police Officer
Maredith Cosgrove, Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist 3
Sarah Luvender, Personal Counselor
World Campus
Jen Toof, Student Services Associate
Andrea Buffone, Academic Advising Manager
Colleen Coudriet, Director of Financial Aid and World Campus Central
Denita Wright Watson, Student Advocacy Specialist
Joseph Buffone, Education Strategy and Planning Manager
Linda Fultz, Accountant/Financial Aid Coordinator
Maggie Kwok, Student Advocacy Specialist
Michelle Henry, Mental Health Case Manager
ZaMyra Dow-Shaw, Mental Health Therapist
York
Scott Simonds, Director of Student Affairs
Robert Farrell, Director of Academic Affairs
Bob Lehman, Station Commander, University Police and Public Safety
Holly Gumke, Director of Business Services
Sarah Bender, Counselor, CAPS
Joel Gugino, Director, Nittany Success Center