About the EDE Division
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
- E:
- mpostupack@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7920
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Sarah Goodrich
- Title
- Coordinator, Conference Services
- E:
- sgoodrich@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3167
- Campus Address
- 403 Normal Street
- Name
- Nicole Chinnici
- Title
- Laboratory Director, Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute
- E:
- nchinnici@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7891
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Samantha Werkheiser
- Title
- Clerical Assistant
- E:
- swerkheis4@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7905
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Jamie Kizer
- Title
- Interim Director, Entrepreneurship
- E:
- jkizer3@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7995
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Breanna Betarie
- Title
- Career Adviser, Career Development
- E:
- bbetarie@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3045
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Debbie Smith
- Title
- Acting Director, Career Development
- E:
- dsmith112@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3035
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Sarada Jailal
- Title
- Executive Assistant
- E:
- sjailal@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7956
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center, 3rd Floor
Contact Us
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
- E:
- mpostupack@esu.edu
