lEADERSHIP

Lauren Colucci is the secretary of CLAP and currently runs the CLAP social media. Sam Colucci, who was the inspiration behind starting CLAP, is her father and one of her role models. Lauren is a senior at the University of Maryland as an animal science pre-veterinary major and has a passion for helping people and animals. Lauren hopes that, with CLAP, more people like her can be advocated for and have projects to commemorate their loved ones.

Tony Colucci has achieved and continues the Colucci tradition as an Eagle Scout, carrying out the legacy of his father, Sam Colucci.  Tony is a recent high school graduate and is finding his own career path.  In his spare time, Tony explores his passion for cars and remains physically active in almost any sport.  Tony has golfed in our tournaments and is eager to bring a walk/run into our event portfolio. On a personal level, Tony understands losing a parent to cancer and wishes to help others through CLAP. 

Mary Walker is the Vice President of CLAP and sister in law to Sam Colucci, and sister to Patti Colucci.  Mary Walker has held the position of legal administrator for several medium sized law firms and has recently progressed to being a service and project administrator for the successful IT firm, KeyNet Technologies.  With her experience at being the "Jill of all Trades", Mary Walker is always able and willing to roll up her sleeves and assist with any CLAP project to keep the legacy moving.  She loves spending time with her husband, Ted Walker and son Jackson Walker.  Mary Walker (along with her sister) is skilled at drinking wine, eating cheese and drinking wine while eating cheese.   

Lisa Capparella is an oncology social worker with over 15 years of experience dedicated to the medical field. She is the manager of The Cancer Support and Welcome Center at the NCI-designated Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Lisa co-creates programs to support patients, staff and the community. In addition she manages a medical legal partnership, a massage and reiki clinic and utilizes patient voices for important input and collaboration through the Patient and Family Advisory Council. Lisa is the co-facilitator of Schwartz Center Rounds at Jefferson. She is an active member of AOSW and helps to plan local and regional oncology conferences. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr School of Social Work and Research and completed the Leadership Fellowship at NYU Zelda Foster Program. Lisa mentors new graduates and helps them to identify their professional identity. 

Brian Jackson is the Managing Partner/Chair at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.  Brian is a proud alumnus of Notre Dame & Dickinson Law School.  Brian has a passion for youth basketball and is in his fourth season as a coach for Mid Penn Motion (AAU). Brian also serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Capital Region and as Chair of the Board of Directors of Trinity High School.  Brian resides in Mechanicsburg with his wife, Amy, his three wonderful daughters and their two crazy dogs.  Brian was not only Sam's brother-in-law, but was also his close friend.  They enjoyed many March Madness tourneys and annual golf outings in Myrtle Beach with their friends.

Amy Jackson is an attorney and proud alumnus of Millersville University & Dickinson Law School.  She is the past President, Home & School Association and Vice President of the Education Board of St. Joseph's School in Mechanicsburg, PA.  She is the mother of three amazing daughters, two crazy dogs and she is Brian's "better half."  Amy is an enthusiastic runner and has completed several races and marathons.