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🌟 Workforce Board Lehigh Valley is excited to welcome Cathy Rychalsky as our new Executive Director! With 20+ years of nonprofit and government leadership, Cathy brings deep expertise in workforce development, organizational transformation, and community partnership building.

She previously led the SkillUp™ Lancaster initiative, which later expanded statewide as SkillUp™ PA, and has held key leadership roles at the Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board, Central Pennsylvania Foodbank, and the Community Action Program Lancaster County. Cathy holds an MBA from Penn State and is known for her collaborative, innovative approach.

Join us in welcoming Cathy as she brings fresh energy and vision to strengthening our region’s workforce!

Cathy Rychalsky, Executive Director WBLV

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Today, we pause to reflect on the incredible life of Nancy Dischinat, our beloved Executive Director. Her leadership and dedication shaped both Workforce Board and PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley and strengthened our entire community. Let us remember and honor Nancy not just in words, but in our actions as we strive to foster the community she cared so deeply about.

For those who wish to read more about Nancy’s remarkable life and contributions, her full obituary can be found here:

Obituary for Nancy A. Dischinat at Reichel Funeral Home Nancy A. Dischinat, 79, of Moore Township, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Nancy was married to her husband Charles R. Dischinat. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in December. Born August 2, 1946, in New York, NY, she was the daughter o...

Official Statement from the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Dischinat, our long-serving and deeply respected Executive Director.

Nancy dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, shaping countless programs, partnerships, and careers throughout our community. Her vision and leadership helped build one of Pennsylvania’s strongest workforce systems, and her commitment to collaboration and innovation will continue to impact generations to come.

Nancy devoted her life’s work to building a stronger, more equitable workforce system for the Lehigh Valley. Under her leadership, the region became a model for workforce collaboration, innovation, and results, helping thousands of residents connect to meaningful employment and training opportunities.

Nancy was more than a leader; she was a mentor, a colleague, and a friend. Her legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to the people of the Lehigh Valley will remain an enduring part of who we are.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know and work alongside her. Plans to honor her life and legacy will be announced in the coming days.

— The Workforce Board Lehigh Valley

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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at www.lvwib.org/stevens-amendment. Equal Opportunity Officer: [email protected] or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at www.lvwib.org/equal-opportunity-and-adaptive-equipment.

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