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Social Equity Consultant, Speaker, Founder of Melanian Publishing & the Festival of Unity in Northeast Pennsylvania. Diane was chosen as one of Pennsylvania's 50 Best Women in Business for the growth of her publication and awarded by the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission for creating a bridge to understanding among Scranton's culturally diverse communities. She has served on several Boards including the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, The Council of Economic Development, the Lackawanna/Luzerne Transportation Planning Committee, etc. She was also a founding member/V.P. of the Greater Scranton MLK Commission.

Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus conducting an on camera interview. Mary Ann has invited local artists to create and participate in LHS events in an effort to present to the community unique and exciting programs that promote an interest in local history. One such event is the musical/historical production Under the Lackawanna Moon which was performed at the Dunmore Cemetery and Waverly’s Hickory Grove Cemetery. The Society’s educational outreach includes the Museums as a Classroom program which provides Act 48 credits for local teachers and familiarizes them with myriad local resources available to them and their students.