Director, Zeigler Institute for Professional Development
Bio
Mary Lenzini Howe is Bloomsburg University's Zeigler Institute for Professional Development (ZIPD) Program director since 2013. Ms. Howe earned an MS in Human Resource Management from Villanova University and BFA in Theater from NYU. She is also credentialed as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, SHRM-Certified Senior Professional, and Job and Career Development/Transition Coach. Her career has traversed several business industries including Bloomsburg Health System’s VP HR & marketing; Town of Bloomsburg’s mayor & council member; proprietor of La Groceria Italian Deli; and, professional vocalist. She currently serves as a board member for the Susquehanna Human Resource Management Association, the Columbia Montour Area Agency on Aging, the BU Nursing Advisory Council and the United Recovery Coalition. She is fondly referred to as the ZIPD Lady by her students, Nonnie by her six grandchildren and sweetheart by her husband Michael. Her daily goal is living life to its fullest.