Joseph F. Coradino, president of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) Services and PREIT-Rubin, Inc., was honored by the American Heart Association on Saturday March 14 at the annual Heart Ball. He received the Heart of Philadelphia award, presented annually to an individual whose leadership and heartfelt dedication to the community represents the pinnacle of philanthropic and professional excellence. Coradino is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Urban Studies.

Kenneth B. Holdsman, LAW '96, was named president of the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE), a nonprofit tennis and educational enrichment organization for Philadelphia-area children. In his newly created post, Holdsman will oversee the daily tennis and academic operational aspects of the youth organization, and will also be involved in community activities, lead fundraising and development efforts.

Robert “Bob” Jones, CLA '76 (Rec'd degree‘93), was recently named chairman of the State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors by Texas Gov. Rick Perry. His term will expire Feb. 1, 2015. The board oversees the provision of affordable housing for low income Texans.Jones is a radio personality on Malkan Broadcasting’s 1440 KEYS Morning Show and pastor of the Messianic Fellowship Church. He is a member of the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors, Coastal Bend Blood Center Board and Art Institute of South Texas Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the Texas Coastal Coordination Council.

Kamal Jafarnia, Esq., LAW 92, has been appointed by American Realty Capital as Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Realty Capital Securities, LLC, the dealer manager for its affiliated real estate investment offerings, and Senior Vice President of American Realty Capital Advisors, LLC.

David A. Kluft, SCT 98, has been named to the Boston Bar Association's Public Interest Leadership Program. The leadership training program, now in its sixth year, is for lawyers who have practiced law for fewer than 10 years, and fosters the professional relationships that are essential to success.

Joyce O. Beckett, PhD, CLA 67, has published a book Lifting Our Voices: The Journeys Into Family Caregiving of Professional Social Workers. The book explores the dual roles of professional social workers who are also family caregivers and the only collection on caregiving in which the majority of contributors are African American.

Joseph D. Mancano, LAW 79, presented at an Audioconference sponsored by the National Constitution Center. Approximately 100 attendees from multiple states participated in this audio program. The presentation entitled, So the Feds Have You in Their Crosshairs: Now What?, focused on how corporations can effectively respond to search warrants executed at their offices.

After leading his own law firm for more than 18 years, Neil A. Morris, Esq., LAW 79, has joined the Center City Philadelphia law firm of Pelino & Lentz, P.C. as a shareholder. He recently participated in the annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Solicitors Seminar in Hershey, Pa.

Pamela Touschner, TYL 85, was awarded with the 2008 ATHENA Entrepreneurial Award. Given by Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, the award recognizes women in business and community service. She currently serves as co-chair for the ACE Mentoring Program for the Coachella Valley, which provides guidance and opportunities to high school students interested in the architecture, construction and engineering industries.

After 40 years, Leonard Parmet, EDU 56, stepped down as a board member with the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic in Prescott, Ariz. During his tenure, the nonprofit clinic grew from a staff of three with an annual budget of $25,000 to 310 employees and a budget of $28 million. Parmet was honored with the 2008 Leta Glancy and Cecil Lockhart-Smith award from the Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority.