Department of Student Affairs
The Department of Student Affairs supports Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s institutional mission and values by fostering students’ academic, professional and personal growth. The department provides a host of personal, academic and referral services to enhance the interpersonal and educational experiences of Geisinger Commonwealth students. It promotes student engagement and participation in the social, cultural and intellectual life at Geisinger Commonwealth, and is the principal advisor to student councils, clubs and organizations. It also works with students for career advising and planning.

Tanja J. Adonizio, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Medical Sciences Building, 3069 East
570-504-9635
tadonizio@som.geisinger.edu

Jackie Ghormoz, MSW, CSW
Assistant Dean of Students
Medical Sciences Building, 3007 East
570-504-9073
jghormoz@som.geisinger.edu

Kelsey Savka

Carolyn Corcoran, MS
Medical Sciences Building
570-558-4286
ccorcoran@som.geisinger.edu

Sharon Bednarz
Administrative Assistant for the Office of Student Affairs
Medical Sciences Building, across from 3071 East
570-504-9635
sbednarz@som.geisinger.edu

Janis Williams
Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
Medical Sciences Building, 3rd Floor East
570-558-4266
jwilliams04@som.geisinger.edu

Halle B. Ellison, MD, MAS PSHQ, FACS

Julia A. Kolcharno, MA
Director of Student Development, Academic Advising and Career Engagement
Medical Sciences Building, 3071 East
570-504-9614
jkolcharno@som.geisinger.edu

Linda Learn, MSW, MBA
Student Affairs Manager for Clinical Activities
Medical Sciences Building, 3097 East
570-687-9718
llearn@som.geisinger.edu

Christin Spatz, MD, FASN
Medical Sciences Building, 3015 East
cspatz@som.geisinger.edu
Faculty Profile

Sarah Triano, MS, NCC, LPC
Medical Sciences Building, 3005 East
570-558-4282
striano@som.geisinger.edu

Nicole Ferentino, DC
Medical Sciences Building, 2021 East
570-955-1307
nicoleferentino1@geisinger.edu

Kate Dickerson, MSc
Medical Sciences Building, 3097 East
570-504-9653
kdickerson@som.geisinger.edu