Who to Contact

Jennifer Smithmyer

Employee Health & Wellness Coordinator

• jsmithmyer@messiah.edu 
• x7086

For questions related to:

• Health, vision and dental plan enrollment (questions related to plan details, network providers, etc. should be directed to Highmark or call the appropriate number on the back of your insurance card)
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Short-term disability
• Workers' compensation and information regarding reporting of on-the-job injuries
• Family medical leave and general leaves of absence

Don Lerew

Assistant Director of Human Resources

• dlerew@messiah.edu 
• x2030

For questions related to:

• The 403(b) retirement plan

Karen Blair

HR Data Manager

• kblair@messiah.edu 
• x2289

For questions related to:

• Our educational/tuition assistance programs