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SCRANTON \u2014 The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce leadership announced the addition of two summer interns \u2014 Katherine Barnansky and Tessa Pollack \u2014 who will support organizational initiatives through its Business and Leadership development division this summer.<\/p>\n
Barnansky will serve as the Chamber\u2019s business development intern.<\/p>\n
In this role, she will assist with business outreach, workforce development initiatives, marketing projects, research, and communications efforts that support economic growth throughout Northeast Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
She is pursuing a degree in supply chain management at Penn State University.<\/p>\n
Pollack will return to the Chamber for a second internship.<\/p>\n
This summer, she will support the Leadership Development division, Leadership Lackawanna, by assisting with marketing and communications initiatives, social media management, and program coordination. She previously served as a communications intern in the summer of 2025 and is pursuing a degree in business administration with a major in marketing at West Virginia University.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Tessa back to the Chamber and Leadership Lackawanna,\u201d said Bob Durkin, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. \u201cHer prior experience with our organization and strong communications background make her a valuable addition to the team as we continue to grow and strengthen our programming. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Katherine to our team and look forward to the perspective and enthusiasm she will bring to our business development efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n