Tom is a graduate of King’s College. He has extensive background in community development, human resources, and business management. His experience is an asset in maintaining and strengthening the volunteer support needed to keep The Cancer Wellness Center running. Tom builds upon our operational and procedural structure to ensure our continued success in providing free services to our clients and their caregivers.
In addition, Tom has been involved in numerous non-profit organizations throughout his career. He was employed at the United Way of Wyoming Valley and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber. He is also an experienced grant writer and fundraiser. Through his professional experiences, Tom understands the challenges faced by nonprofits and the need to cultivate relationships and support within our community.
Tom also has a personal connection to The Cancer Wellness Center as his mother, Mary Ruskey, is a former client. He has witnessed firsthand how powerful our services can be to those living with a cancer diagnosis.










