ABOUT US

The Covation Center is a non-profit organization committed to providing coworking space, business coaching, referral assistance and training for small businesses and start-ups.

We believe in supporting businesses by enhancing the three Cs of
COWORKING | COMMUNITY | COACHING

Become a free community member today and then select your membership level at your leisure.

Our Team

Stephanie Desaulniers is the Executive Director and co-founder of Covation Center, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting small business owners through education, coworking, and strategic guidance. Since 2017, she has worked closely with micro-businesses to help them strengthen their operations, make better decisions with data, and navigate growth challenges. Stephanie designs curriculum, facilitates workshops, and works directly with business owners to turn complex ideas—like financial systems or AI tools—into practical solutions. Her work focuses on building supportive communities where small business owners can learn from each other and thrive.

Kendy Alvarez is the Program Manager at Covation Center, where she leads training programs and initiatives designed to support small business owners and strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems. With a background in civic and economic development, she has worked with communities, nonprofits, and universities to expand opportunities for small businesses and advance place-based economic strategies. Kendy brings experience in program development, systems thinking, and cross-sector collaboration through her work with organizations across Pennsylvania. She is passionate about building stronger rural communities by connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, partnerships, and support they need to succeed.

Nate handles the Covation Center’s marketing and social media, sharing the stories of our members, workshops, and programs across Central PA.

April Line has been doing business since she was a child. She sold handmade greeting cards in her neighborhood and flour-filled balloons as stress balls on the bus. She has owned and managed businesses and projects since early adulthood, and she brings broad knowledge and skillsets to her role as Operations Manager. She holds two master’s degrees and a bachelor’s, none of which are in business, but her obsession with language, learning, and communication have proven to be massive assets in the business world. Her passions include fostering positive, supportive work culture, creating systems that make everyone’s jobs easier, and communicating clearly and often.