MEET OUR DIRECTORS

Bill Cooperman, BS, MS
Executive Director
With more than thirty-five years of experience in domestic and international student travel programs, Bill provides leadership and longevity to Summer Study. Bill has made it his mission to provide students with the most rewarding, most meaningful, most fun and most memorable summer imaginable. He has created the ULTIMATE pre-collegiate experience.
E-mail: Bill

Mike Sirowitz, BA
Director of Programs and Operations
Ever since his first summer as a camp counselor (30+ years ago), Mike has dedicated his life to working with teenagers. His tremendous organizational skills, commitment to excellence and passion for what he does are the cornerstone of Summer Study programming. Mike still spends every summer at Penn State making sure that all "his kids" have the greatest summer of their lives.
E-mail: Mike

David Wolk, BS ATC
Director of Personnel & Staffing
A graduate of Penn State University, David loves to see high school students thrive in the Summer Study environment. With the knowledge and experience gained after many years as a certified athletic trainer and program director, David is a great leader and master at facilitating exciting educational activities. David takes pride in filling Summer Study’s staff positions throughout the winter and spring.
E-mail: David

Diane Strumlauf, BA
Director of Health Services
With us from the very beginning, Diane has played a vital part in ensuring the health and well-being of more than 15,000 students. In addition to her role as Director of Health Services, over the past 19 years, Diane has done "just about everything" to support the endless needs – both technical and emotional -- of our Summer Study office.
E-mail: Diane

Jack Kelley, BA
Director of Student Activities
A Penn State Alum with a love for the outdoors, Jack strives to help students find their own unique summer experience. His witty humor and outgoing personality help ensure that students’ days are filled with smiles and laughter. Drawing upon his years as a certified high school Biology teacher with a passion for athletics, Jack helps students understand the importance of balancing their classes, activities and social lives, to ensure that they have the summer of a lifetime. Jack's goal is for the lessons his students learn during their Summer Study program to help them through the transition into college.
E-mail: Jack

Elina Kerzhner, BBA
Co-Director of Student Enrollment
A graduate of the Bernard M. Baruch College of the City of New York, Elina has worked actively with young adults since her first year as a sleep-away camp counselor. Her resume also includes quite the athletic career: most impressively being named the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach for the Division I program at Saint Peter’s College immediately upon graduation. Elina’s enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to the field do not come unnoticed. She genuinely sees the potential in every student and is constantly going above-and-beyond to assure that each participant is thriving both socially and academically.
E-mail: Elina

Julian Fowler, BS
Director of International Programs
As a former professional tour guide, Jullien has many years of experience working with adolescent groups and the wonderful ability to organize and lead exciting educational adventures. Jullien likes nothing more than accompanying students while they live in and learn about a new culture.
E-mail: Julian

Tom Cook, BS, MS
Program Coordinator
After graduating from Penn State, Tom starting teaching high school just outside Philadelphia. His love for the students is evident in his teaching style and his involvement in many extra-curricular activities. Tom is an internationally recognized Ultimate Frisbee coach and has coached in multiple world championships. He is deeply involved with the students during the summer and is seldom seen without a smile.
E-mail: Tom