Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast

by Pennsylvania College of Technology

Coming to you from the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA, this future-minded podcast draws inspiration and insight from an engaging community of faculty, students, staff, and industry experts. Sit back and enjoy authentic conversations with changemakers in diverse fields ranging from healthcare and human services to engineering and architecture. Our curated series of guests come to the mic to s ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Chris Holley: The Road to Automotive

    Chris Holley: The Road to Automotive

    E20
    01:01:15

    Chris Holley, associate professor of automotive, comes to the mic for a laughter-filled episode that covers everything from his journey from being a "tread head" at Sears to his path to Penn College. Chris doesn't take life too seriously, but don't let him fool you. He holds a high bar for student performance. In fact, he confesses his students appreciate him most after they graduate and realize the value of their hard work. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation with a fan favorite in our automotive department.

  • Nick Stephenson & Ali Petrizzi: Get Weird

    Nick Stephenson & Ali Petrizzi: Get Weird

    E19
    54:17

    Meet masters of graphic design Nick Stephenson, instructor at Penn College, and Ali Petrizzi, graphic design alum and senior UX designer at Microsoft. Ali graduated just a few years ago, but the duo's dynamic feels more like old friends than anything else. We explore what it means to be a graphic designer, possible career paths, freelance opportunities, Ali's obsession with experiments and evidence, AI, and loads more. Nick tells some childhood stories. Ali shares why data doesn't lie. There's a lot to learn in this action-packed episode. Hang on for the ride!

  • Dr. Tanya Berfield: Authenticity & Self Care

    Dr. Tanya Berfield: Authenticity & Self Care

    E18
    50:09

    In this heartfelt episode, we chat with Dr. Tanya Berfield, director of student advocacy and Title IV coordinator at Penn College. She shares the values that drive her work at Penn College and the empowerment coaching she does through her private business. It all boils down to living authentically and practicing self care. Tanya lends a wealth of wisdom and a down-to-earth approach that promotes grace and exudes joy. Press play, relax, and enjoy the journey.

  • Will Schlosser: Real-World Ready

    Will Schlosser: Real-World Ready

    E17
    48:04

    Emergency management and homeland security instructor Will Schlosser joins us for an informative and entertaining discussion about this field work, journey into the profession, and extensive background of skills including serving as an incident commander in the Civil Air Patrol. Will also gives us a preview of Rotorfest, a massive on-campus event planned and executed by his students. Resources OODA Loop Explained About the 2023 Rotorfest Event 2024 Penn College Summer Programs

  • Joe Dibucci: Concrete Science

    Joe Dibucci: Concrete Science

    E16
    44:21

    Today's guest is Joe Dibucci, Building Construction Technology instructor at Penn College. Maybe it was the coffee. Maybe it was the conversation. Either way, this one brought loads of laughs and lots of insight about the industry's most widely used building material—concrete.