Innovation Center

    The region's hub for entrepreneurship.

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    Speaker Series

    Meet entrepreneurs who are changing the world.

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    Economic Outlook Summit

    Assessing the economic pulse of the region.

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    Innovation Center

    The region's hub for entrepreneurship.

    Learn more

    Speaker Series

    Meet entrepreneurs who are changing the world.

    Learn more

    Economic Outlook Summit

    Assessing the economic pulse of the region.

    Learn more

    East Stroudsburg University division of Economic Development & Entrepreneurship (EDE) addresses the critical role higher education plays in economic development to position the university as a leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, research, and workforce training.

    • Mission: The ESU division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship's mission is to generate innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives that enrich the university's learning environment and engage the greater community in driving economic growth.
    • Vision: The ESU division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship will be recognized as a catalyst for university-based economic development and entrepreneurship that transforms the region.

    The EDE team works closely with students, faculty, staff and business partners in addressing regional, national and international economic development opportunities.

    Team

    Name
    Mary Frances Postupack
    Title
    Vice President, Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
    P:
    (570) 422-7920
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center
    Name
    Nicole Chinnici
    Title
    Laboratory Director, Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute
    P:
    (570) 422-7891
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center
    Name
    Breanna Betarie
    Title
    Director, Career Development & Workforce Planning
    P:
    (570) 422-3045
    Campus Address
    University Center, 2nd Floor
    Name
    Stephen Leddy
    Title
    Director Conference Services and University Center Operations
    P:
    (570) 422-3767
    Campus Address
    University Center, 2nd Floor
    Name
    Catherine Klingler
    Title
    Museum, Planetarium Events Manager
    P:
    (570) 422-2747
    Campus Address
    University Center 211
    Name
    Patrice Dume
    Title
    Director of the Business Accelerator and Entrepreneurship
    P:
    (570) 422-7953
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center
    Name
    Michael Moreno
    Title
    Manager, Entrepreneurial Leadership Center
    P:
    (570) 422-7995
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center
    Name
    Eric Rusiewicz
    Title
    Career Advisor, Career Development & Workforce Planning
    P:
    (570) 422-3035
    Campus Address
    University Center, 2nd Floor
    Name
    Ateshia Campbell
    Title
    Secretary, Career Development & Workforce Planning
    P:
    (570) 422-3219
    Campus Address
    University Center, 2nd Floor
    Name
    Lori Kapes
    Title
    Administrative Assistant, Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
    P:
    (570) 422-7905
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center
    Name
    Iris V. Garcia
    Title
    Executive Assistant, Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
    P:
    (570) 422-7956
    Campus Address
    Innovation Center

    Contact Us

    If you have questions about Economic Development & Entrepreneurship at ESU, please contact (570) 422-7920 or lkapes@esu.edu.

    Contact Information

    Campus Address
    ESU Innovation Center, 562 Independence Road
    Phone:
    (570) 422-7920
    Title of Department Leader
    Vice President, Economic Development & Entrepreneurship
    Name
    Mary Frances Postupack