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Lehigh Valley workforce leader Nancy Dischinat dies
Stacy Wescoe//November 3, 2025//
The Lehigh Valley has lost a long-time business leader who spent her career helping to boost the region’s workforce.
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley announced Monday that former executive director Nancy Dischinat had passed away.
She announced her retirement over the summer.
At the time, Lehigh Valley Business ran a profile on Dischinat and her years of service.
According to a statement from Workforce Board Lehigh Valley, Dischinat dedicated more than 40 years of service to the 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,” the board said in a statement. “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.”
Plans to honor her life and legacy will be announced in the coming days.
