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
Joseph Donahue
Manager of Student Affairs
Medical Sciences Building
570-558-4286
jdonahue@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
Julia A. Kolcharno, MA
Director of Student Development, Academic Advising and Career Engagement
North, South and Holy Spirit Career Coach
Medical Sciences Building, 3071 East
570-504-9614
jkolcharno@som.geisinger.edu
Linda Learn, MSW, MBA
Student Affairs Manager for Clinical Activities
AlantiCare, Danville and Guthrie Career Coach
Medical Sciences Building, 3097 East
570-687-9718
llearn@som.geisinger.edu
Christin Spatz, MD, FASN
Medical Sciences Building, 3099 East
cspatz@som.geisinger.edu
Faculty Profile
Vicki T. Sapp, PhD
Director of Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor
Medical Sciences Building, 3099 East
570-504-9631
vsapp@som.geisinger.edu
Justin Collins, MA
Amy S. Kline, MA
Associate Director, Center for Learning Excellence
Medical Sciences Building, 3005 East
570-504-9637
akline@som.geisinger.edu
Tanya M. Morgan, MS
Assistant Director, Center for Learning Excellence
Medical Sciences Building, 3101 East
570-955-1307
tmorgan@som.geisinger.edu
