Speakers

Speaker #1: Scott Peckins - CEO, Pocono Family YMCA
Bio: Scott Peckins has more than 25 years of YMCA leadership experience across both domestic and international settings. His background includes managing large-scale recreation operations such as fitness centers, childcare programs, cultural facilities, environmental properties, and specialized services including beach patrols, libraries, a golf course, an outdoor conference center, and a 55-room accommodation facility at the Dublin YMCA, Ireland. He also has 17 years of experience overseeing YMCA camps. Throughout his career, he has successfully led YMCA’s through financial turnarounds, and the Pocono Family YMCA he helped secure $21 million for new construction and facility renovations.
Speaker #2: Alivea (uh-liv-e-uh) Vento - Administrative Assistant, Pocono Family YMCA
Bio: Alivea Vento is a recent addition to the Pocono Family YMCA team, where she supports administrative operations and communications efforts. A lifelong resident of the Pocono region, she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing and Communications from East Stroudsburg University. Alivea is passionate about contributing to the YMCA’s capital campaign and is excited to be part of a project that will have a lasting, positive impact on the local community.

Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Testing & Statistics | PA Tick Research Lab

My name is Fayroza Elsayed, and I joined the Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania in December 2025 as a Public Health Assistant. I recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s degree in public health and a concentration in Community Health Education. I am passionate about addressing health disparities and have worked with a variety of underserved populations, including low-income families and hospice patients.

Through my experiences, I have developed a strong interest in health education, community outreach, and improving access to public health resources. At the Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania, I hope to help increase awareness of tick-borne illnesses and support public health initiatives that promote healthier, more informed communities throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions.