Kara Furman

Kara Furman is an experienced educational professional currently serving as a Retention Specialist at Luzerne County Community College since August 2017, where responsibilities include empowering students through educational and financial advising, counseling on financial aid issues, and training staff in program usage. Previously, Kara worked as a Graduate Assistant at Marywood University's Military and Veterans Resource Center, where program development for veterans and training facilitation were key roles, and as a Graduate Intern in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office at the University of Scranton, focusing on course selection and curriculum advising for undecided and declared students. Education credentials include a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Scranton, a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Marywood University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Misericordia University.