Board of Directors and Volunteers
Board of Directors
Dr. Gerard Petersen
President, Chief Pulmonologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network
Dr. Petersen was Mr. Wescoe’s physician and has become a close friend of the Wescoe family. He has a firm understanding of IPF from the medical perspective and from the perspective of his patients.
Trish Colasurdo, D.C.
Vice-President
Dr. Colasurdo is a co-founder of the Tri-a-Biathlon Challenge and the Coopersburg 5K Health and Wellness Expo. She has also worked on many fundraising committees, including Southern Lehigh Education Foundation (SLEF).
Kyle Elsenbaumer
CPA, Treasurer
Kyle is a CPA at Campbell, Rappold, and Yurasits, LLP. He is clearly dedicated, knowledgeable concerning our cause! We are lucky to have him on board.
Paul S. Frank
Esq., Legal Counsel
Paul is our newest member of the Board of Directors, and we are very grateful that he joined our team in 2024. As the Chair of the Estate & Trust Law Practice Group at KingSpry Attorneys & Counselors in Historic Bethlehem, he brings many years of legal experience/expertise to our foundation.
Dr. Doug Corwin
Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director for Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Dr. Dennis McGorry
Megan Kintzer
Megan Kintzer is an experienced advancement professional with a strong background in donor engagement, stewardship, and strategic communications. She has worked extensively in higher education and nonprofit organizations, building meaningful connections between institutions and their supporters.
Our Volunteers
John Mullin
Patient Liaison: Emeritus.
We will deeply miss you, John.
As an individual diagnosed with IPF in 2011 and having a successful lung transplant 2015; I have committed my life today for helping others with this horrible disease. I live by my motto that I am healthy, happy, and humble. I am healthy today with the help of my hospital care center, happy to have established new strong friendships, and humble for being given the “gift of life” from a donor that I never met. In the last 8 years I have participated in fund raising walks, joined countless Support Group meetings, was acknowledged by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for my volunteer services, AND met Jennifer Wescoe as one of my cherished friends.
Brian Zionts-Bernstein
Brian Zionts-Bernstein was first introduced to the Wescoe Foundation in 2008, shortly after being diagnosed with IPF. In December 2014, Brian received the “Gift of Life”, a double lung transplant. Brian has been attending support group meetings where he shares his personal story and experiences to help other patients battling IPF and supports them on their pre/post lung transplant journeys. Brian also uses his IT background to help Jennifer manage the website and is always willing to jump in wherever he is needed. Brian is very thankful to his donor, donor family, and medical team. He honors his donor by educating the public about organ donation awareness, helping others along their Pulmonary Fibrosis and transplant journeys, and is doing his best to take care of the precious gift he received… LIVING & LOVING LIFE!!!
John Jorgensen
John and the late Carol Jorgensen have been devoted co-chairs of the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis Project Positivity. Carol, a beloved high school math teacher, and John, a dedicated consultant, brought warmth, creativity, and compassion to this initiative. Together, they recognized the vital importance of cultivating joy amidst the challenges of living with pulmonary fibrosis. Drawing on their unique experiences, they created monthly activities that offer moments of laughter, lightness, and connection.
Since Carol’s passing, John has continued to lead Project Positivity with steadfast dedication, honoring her spirit by ensuring that each gathering brings comfort, encouragement, and genuine happiness to all who participate.