Board of Directors

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I am a seasoned Social Worker/Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I have  authored several articles and one research study during my career. I enjoy  integrating my work with my personal life by volunteering in the community and becoming a member of several associations dedicated to the improvement of our community’s social wellbeing. I have been a rotary member for the past 2 years as well as serving on the public relations committee under Stroud Borough Mayor, Tarah Probst. 

On a personal level, I enjoy swimming, playing table or court tennis, and am not a stranger to comedy and open mics. 

I live in Lake Ariel with my husband Stephen Scott and our 3 dogs;  Maggie, Dakota and Sammy. I started Trust mortgage, a branch of my family’s business over 1 year ago in PA.

I am passionate about my community and supporting many community projects and organizations. I am proud to say that I am  the Treasurer of the Honesdale Rotary.  I am also a committee member on Chamber of North Poconos. I support women and children and am part of the woman in business council through the Pocono Chamber of Commerce as well as a Founding Leader of the Pennsylvania Pod for the B.I.G., Believe, Inspire, Grow, a women's networking organization.

More recently, I became Treasurer for Youth Infusion supporting young people in our community. When I am not involved in community projects or volunteering, I spend time with my husband and dogs on different adventures. Did I mention I also have a business named after my two funny pups, Maggie and Dakota called Dana's Funny Doggies? Keeps me busy but I love everything I am doing to support my community and that which I am passionate about. 

Ashan Perera, a Social Innovation Professional, Advocate, and Strategist has been the driving force behind many initiatives on social impact. This journey has been one of immense success, based on his incessant drive to realize his ongoing vision for change and dedicated service to humanity. Having nurtured this passion to serve has been a clear vision deeply entrenched and has never wavered from his goals.

Ashan’s first attempt at community service was initiated as a little 8 year old boy, which was set up and functioning in his backyard. Since then, he has gradually evolved and grown into the current position where he stands today and has been duly recognized through the many accolades that he has received over the years. Working under the banner of his organization ‘The Road to Rights International’ the movement has expanded globally and currently stands at 28 chapters around the world that focuses on capacity building of the youth in promoting Human Rights Education, Peace and Sustainable Development. The organization has a network of 12,000 volunteers across Sri Lanka.

Ashan is Youth Infusion's Chief Strategist and a member of the Youth Leadership Advisory Board Task Force.