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
- Nicole Chinnici
- Title
- Laboratory Director, Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute
- E:
- nchinnici@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7891
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Breanna Betarie
- Title
- Director, Career Development & Workforce Planning
- E:
- bbetarie@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3045
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Stephen Leddy
- Title
- Director, Conference Services
- E:
- conferences@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3767
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Catherine Klingler
- Title
- Museum, Planetarium Events Manager
- E:
- cklingler@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-2747
- Campus Address
- University Center 211
- Name
- Patrice Dume
- Title
- Director of the Business Accelerator and Entrepreneurship
- E:
- pdume@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7953
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Michael Moreno
- Title
- Manager, Entrepreneurial Leadership Center
- E:
- mmoreno4@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7995
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Eric Rusiewicz
- Title
- Career Advisor
- E:
- erusiewicz@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3035
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Ateshia Campbell
- Title
- Secretary, Career Development
- E:
- acampbell8@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-3219
- Campus Address
- University Center, 2nd Floor
- Name
- Samantha Sawyer
- Title
- Executive Assistant
- E:
- ssawyer1@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7956
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
- Name
- Lori Kapes
- Title
- Administrative Assistant
- E:
- lkapes@esu.edu
- P:
- (570) 422-7905
- Campus Address
- Innovation Center
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
