Alvernia Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: 2026

Alvernia University's Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes people who demonstrate the valuable contributions to their professions, community and their nation. All biographical information current at the time of the award.
 

Gabriel M. Kamarousky, MBA ’12

Gabriel “Gabe” Kamarousky is President of Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, where he has helped expand access to healthcare in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Appointed in 2018, he helped establish a partnership between Geisinger and St. Luke’s University Health Network that led to the first hospital built in Schuylkill County in nearly 90 years.

Since the hospital opened, Gabe has guided its growth to more than 550 employees and the addition of over 20 specialty services. The organization has invested more than $100 million in the region and earned recognition for patient safety, quality, and experience, including a five-star CMS designation, a Leapfrog “A” safety grade, and the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award.

Gabe began his career as a CT technologist at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He advanced through clinical education and operations leadership roles at Reading Hospital, Schuylkill Health, and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

He holds degrees in radiologic sciences and business and earned his MBA from Alvernia University in 2012.

His community service includes board and advisory roles with Penn State Schuylkill, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation, and The Avenues of Pottsville, among other organizations.