The Luzerne County Diversity Commission

Founded by the Luzerne County Board of Commissioners in 2008, the Luzerne County Diversity Commission both facilitates communication and support between diverse groups in Luzerne County and provides counsel to Luzerne County Commissioners and managers on improving diversity and inclusiveness in County Government.

Representatives of the Luzerne County Diversity Commission pose for a picture at the press conference that unveiled its first executive summary report. Posing for a picture, seated from left, are Ms. Anna Aria, Dr. Maria Surarez, Mrs. Susan Shoval, co-chair, president of Guard Insurance; Arthur Breese, co-chair, director of diversity at Geisinger Health Care System; Dr. Linda Trompetter, director of the Misericordia University Diversity Institute; Ms. Michele Kessler; standing, Dr. Ebraham Almecky, Mr. Kevin Salaway, Dr. Charles Davis, PSU-Wilkes-Barre; Dr. Michael A. MacDowell, president, Misericordia University; Mr. Stephen A. Urban, Luzerne County Commissioner; Mrs. Maryanne C. Petrilla, Luzerne County Commissioner; Father Thomas O’Hara, King’s College; Dr. Thomas Leary, Luzerne County Community College; and Rev. Michael Brewster.