Mercy High School Class Notes A Catholic, College Preparatory Girls School in Baltimore, MD

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Fall 2024

Sally DiPaula ’64 will publish her latest book, a young adult murder mystery in November 2024.

Susan Nawrocki Brennan ’75, a recently elected member of the Fenwick Island, Delaware Town Council, helped to dedicate Fenwick Island's brand new Pollinator Park on August 31. This project, two years in the making and focused on the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns for the Earth, has been planted with plants native to the region to encourage pollinators. According to Susan, the decline in pollinators impacts humans in ways of which they might not be aware, for example, “One out of every three bits of food we eat needs to be pollinated.” The park is also home to flower beds, bird houses, beehouses, and a cistern. It will also serve as a community volunteer space with residents helping to not only plant but maintain the space. As a member of the Town Council, Susan chairs its Comprehensive Planning Commission and is a member of the Environmental Committee. Pollinator Park is located a Bunting Avenue and Lewes Street in Fenwick Island, so be sure to visit the next time you are in town!

Lenora Henry ’88, member of Mercy’s Board of Trustees, has been named one of “Maryland’s Most Admired CEO’s” by The Daily Record. This award honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders, and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them. Lenora is being honored for her work as the executive director of the American Red Cross of Central Maryland in the category of “Nonprofits with Less Than $10 Million in Annual Revenue.” She will receive her award at a celebration on November 7, 2024. Tickets to the celebration and awards ceremony can be purchased here.

Ari LeRoux Macerollo ’91 has accepted a position as vice president, head of services at PetIQ which provides convenient and affordable pet health, wellness products, and veterinary services to pets and their families.

Kristen Schott Wright ’00 is serving as a long-term substitute teacher in Mercy High School’s Religious Studies department.

Megan M. Lazzeri, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP ’01 was recognized for ten years of service at AMMON HEISLER SACHS architects on the firm’s social media channels. They shared, “Since joining us in 2014, Megan’s unwavering dedication to her work coupled with her architectural expertise have made her an invaluable part of our team. Her outstanding contributions and continued growth have ultimately led to her becoming an Associate in 2020—enhancing the depth of our company. Megan, we couldn’t be more proud of your achievements over the past decade. Here’s to many more years of success and continued impact!”

Compelled by Mercy and living our commitment to service to others, Kendall Richards Timmons ’02 has been named to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore's “40 Under 40 in Philanthropy list.” Of this honor, Kendall shares, “Our greatest sense of belonging comes from serving our local community. It connects us to the people and places we call home. Everyone can make a difference, big or small. From packing care packages for deployed troops to coaching youth sports, or advocating for essential services, we all have the power to create positive change. These acts of service strengthen our bonds, foster a sense of community, and build a more resilient and vibrant place to live.” Kendall is the regional judicial program manager for The First Judicial Circuit of Maryland. Congratulations, Kendall, and thank you for being a “living flame of service bright.”

Sasha Slacum Sachdev ’08 has accepted a contract position as a business governance lead at Google. In this role, Sasha will focus on operational effectiveness.

Victoria Perouty ’10 has accepted a position as the school store coordinator and flex administrative assistant at Mercy High School.

Haley Ware Fox ’11 is employed as an executive assistant at Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider, serving New York City, Long Island and Westchester.

Megan Fogelsanger Maher ’12 has accepted a position as a physical education and health teacher at Mercy High School. She is also serving as an assistant coach for JV Soccer.

Riley Rumbley ’18 has signed a contract to play professional soccer in Italy with Matera Women. Riley is a graduate of Towson University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications and media studies with a concentration in advertising and was a midfielder on the women's soccer team. In 2023, Riley earned her master's degree in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

Sarah Coffman ’19 is pursuing her Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at Towson University.

Lydia Good ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in family and human services with a child life track from Towson University in December 2023. Lydia is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Liberty University. Lydia volunteers as a young life leader for high school girls.

Hanna Maki ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in Finance from Towson University in December 2023. She has accepted a position as a payroll processor at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.

Kayleigh Maimone ’19 has accepted a position as a medical assistant at Mercy Medical Center. She is in the process of applying to medical school.

Congratulations to Erin Burnett ’20 as she joins the morning reporting team at WXII12 NEWS/Triad CW! Erin, a recent graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park, participated in Mercy’s longest running Signature Program, the Mentor Program, studying broadcast journalism with Jason Newton at WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. We are excited to watch Erin shine in this new role and we urge those in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area to watch for this talented Mercy Girl!

Asha Davis ’20 was invited to be a guest speaker at the Youthcast Media Group Student Showcase and Congressional Reception held on Capitol Hill. Asha, a recent graduate of the University of Maryland Honors College participated in the first cohort of Youthcast Media Group as a Mercy Girl. Through her work with Youthcast, Asha reported, wrote, and broadcast stories about health and social issues that affect neighborhoods and cities, In speaking to current cohort members, donors, other alumni, and board members, Asha shared, “Journalism brings humanity back to medicine. It teaches you how to talk to people, puts faces to the stories and reminds physicians that their patients are people, not just specimens to be studied. Being a member of this esteemed program taught me how to convey complex health stories and information in a way that is accessible and engaging. And so, if you are like me, and never really had a strong interest in the media side of things, in terms of news and radio, know that these skills you will walk away with from this program are invaluable. Skills like organization, collaboration, creativity, an critical thinking were many of the skills I was able to sharpen whilst in the program. These are skills transferable to any career. ” Asha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in public health science with a University Honors Citation. Asha plans to attend graduate school to become a physician assistant.

Chloe Griffin ’20 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in speech-language pathology from Loyola University Maryland. At her graduation ceremony, she was honored with the Whelan Medal which is awarded to Loyola University Maryland graduates with the highest academic average in all courses over four years. Chloe began her graduate school career this fall.

Christy Martin ’20 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in international business from Elizabethtown College. She has accepted a position as a territory sales lead at The Hershey Company. In this role, Christy is responsible for conducting sales conversations with store personnel, executing Hershey features and displays, and seeking opportunities to gain more market share for Hershey products within the Hershey, Pennsylvania region.

Kelley Scott ’20, a senior majoring in environmental science and policy at the University of Maryland College Park, completed a summer internship with The Whiting Turner Contracting Company. As an environmental, health, and safety engineering Intern, Kelley worked on a project in Northern Virginia. Upon her December graduation from the University of Maryland College Park, Kelley will be returning to The Whiting Turner Contracting Company as an environmental, health, and safety engineer.

Emma Aviles ’21, a senior at Loyola University of Maryland, is a midfielder on the Loyola Maryland Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Kerri DeCarlo ’21, a senior majoring in criminal justice at York College of Pennsylvania, is completing an internship at the York County Regional Police Department. Kerri, a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, served as the panhellenic president at York College of Pennsylvania for the 2023-24 academic year. For her work in this role, Kerri was awarded Volunteer of the Year at the Greek Excellence Awards ceremony. In addition, Kerri attended the National Greek Leadership Association conference held in Connecticut. This year, Kerri is serving as the Panhellenic Council’s vice president of recruitment.

Having completed Mercy’s Women in Medicine Program in partnership with Mercy Medical Center, Olivia Hatcher ’21 was well prepared to begin studying neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. While working in the neonatal neuroscience lab at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Olivia began a self-directed project to explore therapeutic targets for neurodegeneration after hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). The most common brain injury among newborns, HIE is characterized by a lack of oxygen at birth. Olivia’s research has focused on removing an enzyme called SARM1 to prevent further brain injury, and it has been successful in animal models! Over the summer, Olivia traveled to Marstrand, Sweden where she attended the 14th annual Hershey Conference on Brain Development. One of two undergraduate students in attendance, Olivia presented her SARM1 research and out of more than 170 presentations, her research won one of four prizes accompanied by a National Institutes of Health grant. We are so proud of you, Olivia! Congratulations on this breakthrough! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Natalie Vancura ’21, a senior double majoring in health sciences and public policy at Gettysburg College, served as a government affairs intern at Viatris, a global healthcare company, in their Washington, D.C. office. In this role, she had the opportunity to collaborate with professionals to analyze state and federal policies, work closely with partner organizations, and attend engagement events. Natalie was also selected as an Eisenhower Institute Washington Summer Fellow. Over the course of ten weeks, Natalie’s cohort participated in weekly seminars on various policy areas.

Sarah Zile ’21, a senior majoring in business administration at Towson University, completed an internship in eCommerce merchandising at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. In this role, she tackled projects such as Amazon virtual bundle analysis, Amazon site walks, content remediation, eComm best practices presentation, and the Intern Innovation Challenge. She is completing her second year as a resident assistant at Towson’s Millennium Hall where she provides support to 70 residents. She has also been promoted to program manager for the marketing department of Towson’s Campus Recreation. In this role, she supervises a team of 11 students in creating photos, web, and social content, tabling campus events, distributing flyers, and posting digital signs.

Emily Ritzes ’22, a senior double majoring in psychology and human geography and minoring in gender and sexuality at Salisbury University, was inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.

Sami Betley ’23, a sophomore at Hood College, is an outside setter on the Hood Women’s Volleyball team. Read more about her season here.

Sydney Feiler ’23, a sophomore majoring in communications at Towson University, is a midfielder and forward on the Towson Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Sophia Frasca ’23, a sophomore majoring in sports management and minoring in business administration at Towson University, is a back on the Towson Field Hockey team. Read more about her season here.

Brooke Hunter ’23, a sophomore majoring in business analytics at Methodist University, is a defender on the Methodist Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Lauren Panageotou ’23, a sophomore majoring in educational studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is a setter on the St. Mary’s Women’s Volleyball team. Read more about her season here.

Allison Petryszak ’23, a sophomore majoring in sociology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is a defender on the St. Mary’s Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Alayah Pfifer ’23, a sophomore majoring in exercise science at Immaculata University, is an outside hitter on the Immaculata Women’s Volleyball team. Read more about her season here.

Payton Schenning ’23, an undeclared sophomore at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she is a forward on the women’s soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Summer Brown ’24, a freshman majoring in nursing at Neumann University is a defender on the Neumann Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Mia Cucuzzella ’24, a freshman majoring in accounting at Loyola University of Maryland, is a runner on the Loyola Maryland Cross Country team. Read more about her season here.

Delaney Edwards ’24, a freshman majoring in nursing at Kennesaw State University, is a defender on the Kennesaw State Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Ella Gembicki ’24, a freshman majoring in management information systems at Flagler University, is a midfielder and defender on the Flagler Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

Gabby Jennings ’24, a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in Marketing at York College of Pennsylvania, is a member of the York Women’s Soccer team. Read more about her season here.

MK Wilmot ’24, a freshman majoring in nursing at Frostburg State University, is a member of the Frostburg Women’s Rugby team. Read more about her season here.
Spring & Summer 2024

Congratulations to Susan Davis Levickas ’65, sales representative at Graphtec, who was presented with The Katherine Mahool Iconoclast Award by the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB). The Iconoclast Award celebrates women in advertising, marketing, business, and design who have redefined industries, defied stereotypes, and torn down barriers to success so that others may follow. Heidi Green Torma ’08, senior producer and casting director at Three Seas, Inc. and AAFB’s award chair, presented Susan with her award.

Lynne Spigelmire Viti ’65 secured a grant In collaboration with Westwood’s Teen Poet Laureate from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the town library for a Children’s Poetry Festival during the February public school vacation week. The festival offered workshops for children ages 6-11, and the headliner poet was acclaimed poet Richard Blanco, the first Latinx poet to read at a Presidential Inauguration, invited by former president Obama in 2013. Blanco read poems in English and Spanish to a standing room only audience, spoke about his growing up in Miami as a bilingual immigrant child, signed books and talked poetry with attendees. Lynne found this to be her most enjoyable project as Westwood’s Poet Laureate thus far!

Joan Evans Ertz ’67 is preparing to welcome her third grandchild this summer!

Mary Beth Lennon ’85 completed her tenth year serving as Mercy High School’s president.

Mary Carol “M.C.” Ceselsky ’87 was presented with the Sister Irene Marchiano, O.S.F. Award for Service at the second annual “Plated” event on April 25 to benefit the Franciscan Center of Baltimore, which provides healthy meals and other support to community members in need. A volunteer for nearly 11 years, M.C.’s service has included organizing clothing drives, providing financial literacy training for the center’s culinary school students, and running the weekly “Chop Night,” where volunteers assist kitchen staff in preparing an evening meal. Thank you, M.C., for being Mercy within our community!

Lenora Henry ’88 served as the Commencement Speaker for our sixty-first Commencement Exercises in honor of the Class of 2024. We are so grateful for the words of encouragement she shared with our newest Women of Mercy! Lenora will also join Mercy’s Board of Trustees this coming fall.

Carmen Price-Bullock ’88 recently earned her Ph.D. in education from Drexel University.

Erin Moran ’93, P’27, the inaugural executive director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University was featured on the cover of Baltimore Style magazine in February and in the March issue of The Catholic Review for Women’s History Month. Check out page 20 in Baltimore Style and pages A31-A33 in The Catholic Review!

Owner of Anna de la Paz Spanish Dance and Co-Director of Hispanic Culture Arts, Inc. in New York, Anna Moore Shalom ’93 has always had a passion for teaching. She believes that dance education has always been an integral part in her performance career. Having been on the faculty of various dance academies such as the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Baltimore Actors’ Theatre Conservatory, and Ballet Rockland in NY, she is now teaching master classes regularly and is currently offering Summer Flamenco and Spanish Dance classes at Gagliardo Studio and Helen Hayes Studios in Nyack, NY.

Kimberly Bittner Willis ’97, P’26 was recently named as executive director of development for the department of Neurology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Medicine. In her new role, Kim will oversee all fundraising activity for both departments. Kim has worked for Johns Hopkins for more than 20 years and spent the majority of her career in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Jalisa Jenkins Keyser ’07 has recently changed careers. After spending many years in education, Jalisa recently graduated from a six month immersive program through The George Washington University where she studied UX/UI.

Kathryn Kopasek Black, MA ’10, contracts and grants coordinator at the Center for Shock, Trauma, and Anesthesiology Research at the University of Maryland Medical System, is a newly published author! Kathryn’s poem, “Little Spark,” was recently published in the latest edition of “1807: An Art & Literary Journal” featuring works by University of Maryland at Baltimore students, employees, alumni, community members, and University of Maryland Medical Center partners. To read Kathryn’s poem, visit the online edition and turn to page 36.

Caroline King ’11 completed her fifth year serving as Mercy’s assistant director of admissions.

Dr. Ami Crist ’14, an alumna of Mercy’s first class of Women in Medicine in partnership with Mercy Medical Center students, recently graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, earning her DO. Ami was inducted into The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society, a community of medical students, physicians, and other leaders who have been recognized for their compassionate care and who reinforce and support the human connection in healthcare. Dr. Crist will be completing her three-year residency program in pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Congratulations, Dr. Crist!

Kyrsten Coulbourne ’18 recently graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a M.S. in speech language pathology. She is now licensed in the State of Maryland as a CF-SLP and looks forward to practicing!

Tamrah Blanchard ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, in Spring 2024 from McDaniel College. Tamrah graduated Cum Laude, where she had a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69.

Hanna Maki ’19 recently graduated from Towson University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in finance.

Ada Clare Tempert ’19, Emma Aviles ’21, and Gabby Jennings ’24 are members of the Baltimore Blast Women’s Football Club, a soccer team that plays in the United Women’s Soccer League Two East Conference. To learn more about this team or to purchase tickets, click here!

Destiny Clark ’20 recently graduated from Alvernia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing on May 11, 2024.

Asha Davis ’20 earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. While a student, Asha was the inaugural speaker of House Denebola within the Honors College, the public relations chair of The Charles R. Drew PreHealth Society, and the executive director and director of internal relations for the Prima Dolls Dance Team. She also worked with the admissions team as an orientation advisor and team leader. Asha is also a member of the Kappa Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Alpha Epsilon, the honor society for the School of Public Health.

Destiny Edwards ’20 was honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College spring 2024 Dean’s List with Highest Honors. Highest Honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher.

Chloe Griffin ’20 graduated from Loyola University of Maryland in May 2023 with a B.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences. Chloe will continue her academic journey at Loyola University Maryland as she pursues a M.S. in Speech Pathology. During the Honors Ceremony prior to commencement, Chloe received a Whelan Medal which is the highest academic honor given to a graduating senior and signifies the highest grade point average across all courses among graduating seniors. Chloe was also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society), Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society), a member of the women’s club basketball team, and an Evergreen mentor for first year students.

Livie McDermott ’20 was honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College spring 2024 dean’s list with Highest Honors. Highest Honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher.

Madeleine Oum-Ray ’20, a senior majoring in African American Studies at the University of Maryland studied abroad this year. While in Brazil, Madeleine learned more about racism, a Critical Concern of the Sisters of Mercy, as a public health issue as she studied the lack of access to the university health care system by Brazilians of Color. Her trip was sponsored by The University of Maryland School of Public Health and the C.D. Mote Incentive Awards, which honors exceptional students who demonstrate academic ability, uncommon persistence, and maturity. We can’t wait to see what you put into action from your trip!

Brooke Rainville ’20 graduated from James Madison University Spring 2024, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences. She will be pursuing her M.Ed in school counseling at Loyola University Maryland in July 2024.

Janiece Taylor ’20 is a senior health sciences major at McDaniel College and was selected to present during Kinesiology student presentations at the annual Academic Symposium held on April 29.

Jackie Hendley ’21 was honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College spring 2024 dean’s list with Highest Honors. Highest Honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher.

Isabella Herda ’21 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania.

Madison Laine ’21 was awarded Dean’s List honors for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring 2024 semester at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Rachel Waskiewicz ’21, a junior education elementary major, earned Dean’s List honors at the University of Tampa in the Spring of 2024 for achieving a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Sarah Zile ’21, a junior majoring in business administration with an emphasis on marketing and technology intertwine at Towson University, was recently inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society, the highest honor that a business student attending an AACSB-accredited institution, which are recognized as the top 5% of business school programs around the world, can receive. To be inducted into this honor society, students must be ranked in the top 10% of their undergraduate class. BGS members go on to serve in critical leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit, and academic sectors. Sarah also recently earned the Millennium Hall MVP Award recognizing her exceptional work as a resident assistant at Towson’s housing and Residence Life Student Leadership Banquet.

Gretchen Barstad ’22 was named Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth Softball Player of the Week in April! Gretchen, a sophomore majoring in elementary education at York College of Pennsylvania, is a pitcher on the Women’s Softball team. To read more about this honor, visit the YCP Spartans press release and click here to learn more about Gretchen’s Spartan career! Gretchen was also named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

Alexa Bauer ’22 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Kutztown University, earning a grade point average of 3.60.

Grace Bennett ’22, a sophomore Journalism major, earned Dean’s List honors at the University of Tampa in Spring 2024 for achieving a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Sarah King ’22 was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at Mount St. Mary's University, where she achieved a 4.0 GPA.

Charlotte Michel ’22 was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at the University of Alabama, for achieving an academic record of 4.0.

Sophia Terranova ’22 a rising junior and media and arts design major, was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at James Madison University, earning a grade point average of 3.9 or above.

Natalie Adams ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at James Madison University, earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.899.

Courtney Dickens ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at Mount St. Mary's University, where she earned a 4.0 GPA.

Emma Faraone ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Shenandoah University, earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.899.

Hannah Kehoe ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at the University of Alabama, for achieving an academic record of 4.0.

Talia Maria ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List at Shenandoah University, earning a grade point average between 3.90 or higher. Talia also qualified to be on the Dean's List

Cora McGuire ’23 a rising sophomore at the University of Scranton, was honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List, that recognizes students for academic excellence earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Kendall Mikelskas ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at James Madison University, earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.899

Genevieve Rush ’23 was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at James Madison University, earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.899
Fall & Winter 2023

Maha Shomali, Esq. ’87, P’24 was named as attorney advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance & Training. Maha earned her undergraduate degree in international/global studies from Notre Dame of Maryland University (then College of Notre Dame of Maryland) and her Juris Doctor degree from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

Lenora Henry ’88 was named as the executive director of the Red Cross of Central Maryland. In her role, Lenora will lead the chapter, based in Baltimore, to ensure community engagement and Red Cross service delivery in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, and Carroll counties. She has previously served as executive director of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, and has also worked with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, the House of Ruth, United Way of Central Maryland, and Catholic Charities. Lenora earned her master’s in public administration with a concentration in non-profit management from The University of Baltimore and her undergraduate degree from Sojourner-Douglass College.

Dawn DePew Schuster ’89 earned a National Board Certification, the highest and most respected level of certification a teacher may obtain. Dawn currently serves as department chair for the Academy of Health Professionals at Baltimore Country Public Schools.

Erin Moran ’93, P’27, the executive director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University, was features as the keynote speaker at DisruptHR Baltimore. DisruptHR is an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower executives, business leaders, and professionals in the HR field. The organization is built on the belief that how HR executives have approached people and talent in the past won’t be the best way to approach it in the future. Erin’s speech addressed the significant flaws in the “father” of change management, John Kotter’s model, which is institutionally ingrained in leadership development programs. Erin shared how these flaws cause 70% of change efforts to fail as well as how leaders can learn from these flaws to achieve more successful change outcomes.

Michele Huffman Mueller ’98 serves as the director of special events at Kennedy Krieger Institute and successfully implemented the 34th annual Festival of Trees.

Laura Wontrop Klauser ’04, the 2020 recipient of Mercy’s McAuley Outstanding Alumna Award, was named the World Endurance Championship “Personality of the Year” at the the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship Awards Ceremony. In the presentation it was stated that Laura earned this award due to “how she cares about and therefore treats everyone in the paddock - teams, organizers, etc. - kindly.”

Brooke Bennett Castillo ’08 was appointed as assistant principal at Alexandria Senior High School in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Jill Baker ’13 was the keynote speaker at a seminar hosted by Towson University’s Student Chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her featured presentation was entitled “The Great Antibody Bake-Off: A Recipe for Engineering Sweeping Anti-Bodies Against Tumor Derived, Protumorigenic Cytokines.” Jill earned her bachelor’s degree in forensic biology from Penn State in 2017, her master’s in cell/cellular biology and molecular biology in 2020 from Towson University. As a graduate student at Towson University, she served as head teaching assistant for the introductory biology lab class and earned the Wilfred B. Hathaway Award for Outstanding Graduate Students in the Biological Sciences. Jill is currently attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine to earn her Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and immunology, with an anticipated graduation date in 2024.

Grace King ’16 is a double recipient of the prestigious Knott Scholarship and an article she wrote entitled “Service: Connecting with Others and Ourselves” was published by the Knott Scholarship Foundation. In her article, she discussed the importance of service to others, which inspired her to join Mercy’s faculty, serve as an assistant cross country coach at Mount St. Mary’s University, and volunteer throughout our community. After graduating from Mercy with the MIHJK Scholarship, she attended Mount St. Mary’s University with the MBK Scholarship where she majored in biology and English when competing on the Cross Country team. Grace also received the Leo T. Collier Prize for most outstanding senior in English/Journalism while at Mount St. Mary’s.

Emily Crusse, RN ’18 earned the quarterly DAISY Foundation Award at the University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center. To earn this award, a nurse must be nominated by a patient, co-worker, manager, or physician. DAISY nurses are recognized for their extraordinary acts of compassion as well as the clinical excellence they demonstrate in the daily care of their patients. Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University. To learn more about the DAISY Award, please visit their website.

One of Kayleigh Maimone ’19’s senior theses, entitled “Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and its Lasting Effects,” was published by the Washington College Review, “a journal recognizing the best inquiry and expression in the liberal arts and sciences which is deserving of wider availability to readers in the Washington College community and beyond.” Kayleigh’s thesis was also awarded an honors designation. Kayleigh graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington College in 2023, earning her Bachelor of Science degree with majors in biology and psychology while on the pre-medical track. While working on her medical school applications, Kayleigh is serving as a national leadership consultant for Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, assisting ZTA chapters with recruitment, sisterhood, and philanthropy.

Hailey Wienecke ’19 graduated from the Paramedic Program in Baltimore County in December, Hailey is a firefighter/EMT/paramedic at Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company.

Blen Mulugeta ’20 earned a scholarship to attend the Fall 2023 Diversity Conference from the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Computing at the University of Maryland. The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing is committed to making computing a field that includes the participation of individuals across the intersections of gender identification, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and disability status. This prestigious scholarship allowed Blen to attend the Afrotech23 Conference in Houston, Texas, where she was able to connect with a global community of 20,000+ Black tech innovators during a series of digital and in-person events filled with dynamic programming on emerging trends, networking opportunities with industry leaders and conversations with top tech recruiters. Blen is a senior at the University of Maryland College Park, majoring in information science, This summer she completed an internship in Palo Alto, California with the Emerson Collective, an organization designed to develop opportunities and solutions in education, the environment, immigration, and health equity through philanthropy, creativity, and investments. During her internship, Blen was part of the Engineering and Data Science team.

Brooke Rainville ’20, together with her team, earned the designation of “Best Overall Project” at the James Madison University Department of Health Sciences Student Awards for their project entitled “Gym Intimidation Among College Students.” Brooke is currently a senior majoring in health sciences.

Jordin Lambert ’21 graduated from Wilmington University in Delaware with a degree in computer science. Jordin also earned four additional certifications.

Hayley Scott ’21, a junior at Syracuse University majoring in environmental engineering, represented Syracuse as an academic ambassador at the Fifth United Nations Environmental Programme Conference of the Parties of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the guidance of Dr. Svetoslava Todorova in her class “The Role of Science in Environmental Governance,” Hayley and her classmates spent the beginning of the semester researching mercury sources, their impacts, and studying the complex relationship between science and policy in preparation for the conference. During the week, Hayley attended the main plenary session, as well as the contact groups and knowledge labs hosted by the conference. She also attended the Mercury Waste Threshold contact group where she witnessed mercury history as the first-ever global threshold value was decided. Hayley found her attendance at the United Nations Convention to be an invaluable experience, providing firsthand insights into the policy processes that shape global environmental governance. Read Hayley’s blog post of the historic mercury decision and see more photos by visiting https://bit.ly/3GKKC5n!

Valery Caicedo ’22, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering at the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering, attended the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. This conference, the country’s largest annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals, brings together more than 9,000 of the best and brightest Hispanic scientists, mathematicians, and engineers with hundreds of educational workshops and challenges, interviews and job offers, industry awards, and networking opportunities to showcase what happens when you harness the power of diverse innovation. Valery shared that is was wonderful to “meet so many people with shared goals and aspirations, as well as to get to know companies and professionals who support young people in meeting their professional goals.”
Spring/Summer 2023

Sally DiPaula ’64’s novel was published by Nicholson Press on June 13, 2023. Entitled Once Upon a Time in Baltimore, the story begins in 1918, when Baltimore is coping with the Spanish Influenza epidemic and World War I and follows its two main characters, an Irish-American girl and the son of Sicilian immigrants, through the Depression and World War II, and into the latter half of the 20th century. Once Upon a Time in Baltimore is both a family saga and a historical novel involving interconnected lives from several generations. Sally lives in Washington, D.C .with her husband. She holds a master’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. Once Upon a Time in Baltimore, the first in the Parisi-Finnerty Family series, is her debut novel. She has also recently completed a Young Adult Mystery entitled Captain Moretti’s Daughter.
Libby Gibbons Smith ’65, P’87 has published The Coin Flip, an engaging story demonstrating how God works in the lives of ordinary people enabling them to do extraordinary things. The book tells the story of two men who emigrated from Ireland to America in order to become priests. Because they did not have the money for both to attend seminary, they agreed to flip a coin and have the loser pay the winner to attend. The loser of the coin flip struggled through inner turmoil as he tried hard to accept God’s will and trust that it was for a better purpose. Wanting to be healed of his anger and resentment, he prayed for peace and to know God’s plan for his new direction. Decades later, God showed him the answer to his initial question, “Why Lord did I lose the coin flip?” His heart burst with praise and gratitude for the unexpected blessings given in his later years.
Mary Unkelbach Eastham, Ph.D. ’70 has been bestowed a Queen’s Service Medal for services to interfaith communities on the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List. Mary, who lives in New Zealand, helped establish the Palmerston North Interfaith Group as the Bishop of Palmerston North’s representative on the Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Interfaith Relations. The group targeted the pressing issues that confronted humanity, such as climate change and eliminating racism and discrimination. The Queen’s Service Award recognizes Mary’s service to interfaith communities in 2023. Mary also served on the organizing committee for the Association of Practical Theology in Oceana (APTO) Conference entitled On the Move! Migration and Practical Theology: Emerging Challenges, Experiences, and Responses across Oceana, where she presented information about climate change refugees. According to Mary, “Next to climate change, I believe that the refugee crisis is the greatest moral and spiritual crisis of our day.” Read more about Mary’s work and her award in Stuff, a magazine from New Zealand.

Virginia Baird Petr ’74 celebrated 20 years of service at Loyola Blakefield where she is an art teacher.
Nancy Papa Doran ’74, P’05, ’07 has retired after 46 years of service as an occupational therapist at the William S. Baer School. The Baer School is a Baltimore City Public School that is recognized as a leader in inclusive, therapeutic education for students, aged three to twenty-one, with multiple disabilities. The school recently hosted a celebration in Nancy’s honor.
Louise Colianni ’78 is employed as the Nursing Payroll Administrative Coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical System, Upper Chesapeake Health.
Tina Mancini Flegel ’78, P’17 is employed as the Pathology Laboratory Director for the Johns Hopkins Medical System.
Meg Egan Auderset ’84 is employed as the Managing Editor at Leidos, a civil, defense, health, and intelligence agency.
Jackie Loya-Torres ’84, CRA and Community Development Officer at Commerce Bank, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Community Development Advisory Council. This 16-member council, composed of representatives from the seven states in the Federal Reserve’s 10th District, provides insights to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on community and economic development challenges faced by low- to moderate-income communities. Jackie co-chaired the KC CRA Association (an association of area CRA officers), served on the executive committee of Money Smart KC, and, most recently, on the Leadership Council for the Bank On KC Coalition. She currently serves on the boards of directors of both Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) and Harvesters Community Food Network. Read more about Jackie’s appointment.
Mary Lee Barry Carroll ’86 is a sales hostess at Walt Disney World’s Pop Century Resort, working in merchandise.
Melanie Robin, MBA ’88 is the Senior Value Based Care Quality Analyst for the University of Maryland Medical System. Melanie earned her undergraduate degree in English from Elizabethtown College, followed by her Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Maryland.
Elena Pozaro Janetopoulous ’89 recently accepted a new position as the Brain Injury Waiver coordinator for the Behavioral Health Administration for the State of Maryland.
Kathleen Ertel Lloyd ’90 has been named the Dean of Women at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kathleen also coaches Varsity Women’s Lacrosse at the school.
Beth Meagher ’91, Principal & Federal Health Sector Leader, US Government & Public Services at Deloitte has been named to the Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2023 list by WashingtonExec magazine. In the article, Beth states that her biggest recent achievement is the leadership team she has assembled. “They are diverse in every way, which is a huge component facilitating our ability to make an impact,” she said. Beth’s team convenes cross-industry experts to discover ways to reduce suicide in the veteran community, supports the government's ability to speed biomedical research, and creates access to vaccines in underrepresented communities. Heavily focused on transforming health for this generation and beyond, the team is creating greater access for all through advancements in health equity; developing standards around data that support advances in research; and driving change around mental health issues. Beth was also interviewed by Fast Company, a business magazine focused on technology, business, leadership, and design. The interview article is entitled, 2023 Outlook: What’s Ahead for government health agencies and their leaders? and can be found here.
Jennifer Berndt White ’92, a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center was nominated for the DAISY Foundation’s Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Jennifer was nominated for this award by one of her patients who recognized Jennifer's exceptional care and ability to go “above and beyond” to ensure the patient’s comfort and well-being.
Virginia Bates Moore ’92 has been named to the Harford Community College Spring 2023 President’s List, earning a grade point average of 3.76 or above.
Kathleen Wallner King ’92, Assistant Site Manager Johns Hopkins HealthCare Medical Imaging in White Marsh, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Global Campus earning her Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and Management. Kathleen completed her undergraduate studies at McDaniel College earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education in May 1996.
Anna Moore Shalom ’93 was recognized with the 2023 Arts Council of Rockland County, New York's Dance Artist Award. The Arts Council of Rockland is dedicated to advancing the arts, culture, and the role of artists in their community. Anna is the owner of Anna de la Paz Spanish Dance and Co-Director at Hispanic Culture Arts, Inc. She performs professionally and recently returned to Mercy to set a piece for our Dance Troupe.
Melissa Nelson-Boyd ’95 was recently featured on WMAR News and news anchor, Jamie Costello’s Facebook page. Tragically, Melissa’s 19-year-old son, Christopher, was killed in a car accident in December 2020 while on his way to help friends who were experiencing car difficulties and were stranded at the Maryland/Pennsylvania line. To keep Christopher’s memory alive, Melissa and her family established the Christopher Xavier Boyd Foundation. One project of the Foundation is “Christopher’s Lily Pad Legacy.” This project allows people to request a small Lily Pad and frog and then take it to a location of their choice, with the aim to spread kindness and happiness in Christopher's memory. So far, these lily pads have “traveled” to every state as well 59 countries around the world. To view the story, click here. To request a lily pad of your own, click here.
Jenna Bana Burch ’97 has been named principal of Hawthorne Elementary, a Baltimore County Public School, for the 23-24 academic years.
Megan Graff Odett ’97 is employed as the Senior Salesforce Consultant at Fionta, which provides information technology services to nonprofits, associations, and foundations. Megan completed her undergraduate work in Liberal Studies at St. John’s College, graduating in 2002. She then earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts Management from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2008.
Sarah Butts, MSW ’98, Director of Public Policy at the National Association of Social Workers, has been named to The Daily Record’s list of the Top 100 Women in Maryland.
Kimberly Lawrence Tawney, LMSW ’98 recently earned her Master of Social Work degree from Walden University. Kim is employed as the Program Director of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program at Sheppard Pratt.
Ann Marie DeSimone Bassett, RDH ’00 is a dental assistant and hygienist at Howard County Smiles Dental Office.
Tara Singleton ’00, head women's lacrosse coach at Jacksonville University, was named the ASUN Conference Coach of the Year after leading her team to a 10-7 overall record and the second seed in the ASUN tournament with a 6-1 league record. This is Tara's first year coaching at Jacksonville. Read more here.
Nicole Ortiz Fleischmann, CPA ’01 has accepted a new position as Managing Director of BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms. Nicole completed her undergraduate work in Accounting at the University of Maryland and earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University Maryland in May 2010.
Briana Snyder, Ph.D., RN-BC, CNE ’01, graduate program director at Towson University, has recently been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Briana and her team recently earned the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Society For The Study Of Trauma And Dissociation. This award recognizes their research on dissociative disorders and working toward reducing stigma and advancing evidence-based practices related to the treatment and improvement of health outcomes. Dr. Snyder is a Certified Nurse Educator as well as a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Master of Science degree in Nursing and Nursing Education from Towson University, her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Stevenson University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ancient and Medieval History from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Alison Wedekind Tisdale, Ph.D. ’01 has accepted a position as Entrepreneur in Residence at RAVen (RA Ventures), the venture-focused arm of RA Capital Management, LP, a Boston-based biotechnology and life sciences investment firm. Alison completed her undergraduate work at the University of Delaware, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 2005 and her graduate work at the University of Minnesota, earning her Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009. Alison then earned her Doctorate in Biological engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2019.
Andrea Boston ’02 is employed as the Digital Media Manager at the Baltimore Museum of Art. In this role, she oversees digital storytelling initiatives shared via web, email marketing, and social media, and manages the museum's Social Media Producer. Andrea also co-produces an arts community gathering in Baltimore called SunSets, a monthly event modeled after the salon gatherings of the Harlem Renaissance, with Nia Johnson ’03. Andrea and Nia’s work was featured in a December 2016 article in Baltimore Magazine entitled, Place in the Sun. In addition, Andrea directs the Oddflower project, an online documentary series about quirky women of color. Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Temple University in 2006. Learn more about her work here.
Nia Johnson, Ph.D. ’03 is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at West Chester University. Nia completed her undergraduate work at Morgan State University, earning her Doctoral Degree in Social Work there in 2021. She has previously served as adjunct faculty at Morgan State University and the Community College of Baltimore County. She and Andrea Boston ’02 co-produce an arts community gathering in Baltimore called SunSets, a monthly event modeled after the salon gatherings of the Harlem Renaissance. Nia and Andrea’s work was featured in a December 2016 article in Baltimore Magazine entitled, Place in the Sun. Learn more about Nia’s career here.
Adaria Hathaway Sogbor, Ed.D ’03 is employed as a Graduate Academic Advisor at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. Adaria completed her undergraduate work at Morgan State University, where she earned her Doctorate of Education degree in Urban Education and Leadership in 2021.
Maria Adornato Baliles ’05 is employed as an Instructional Technologist at Kaizen Approach, Inc. which helps government and commercial customers to strengthen their cybersecurity position and advance their workforce development. Maria completed her undergraduate work in Mass Communications at Towson University and earned her Master of Science degree in Instructional System Design from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2017.
Megan Anderson '05 moved from Washington, DC to Seattle, Washington in April 2023 for her new role at Amazon Web Services, where she was promoted to Senior Event Manager, Keynote on the Global Events Team.
Cynthia Perry ’05 graduated Cum Laude from Boston University’s School of Divinity, earning her Master of Divinity degree in May 2023. She has accepted a position at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts as the Assistant Director of their Multicultural Center. Cynthia completed her undergraduate work at George Washington University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. In 2016, Cynthia earned a Master of Science in Sports Management, also from George Washington University.
Dorothy Smith Ohl, Ph.D. ’05 has been promoted to Director for Global Posture Policy at the United States Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Dorothy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston College in 2009 earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Islamic Civilization and Societies. She then earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from George Washington University in 2016.
Amanda Kloid Best ’06 serves as the Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for the Maryland Public Service Commission. Her portfolio includes energy efficiency, renewable energy, offshore wind, electric vehicles, low-income energy issues, and nuclear energy. Amanda completed her undergraduate work at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography in 2010. She then went on to earn her Mast of Science degree in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2012.
Rachel Distler ’07 is a self-employed comic book illustrator. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2012.
Ashley Dulaney Villano ’07 is employed as the Climate, Engagement, and Leadership Development Lead for the United States Coast Guard. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Mercyhurst University in 2011 and then earned her Master of Science degree in Management and Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland University College in 2016.
Ashley Kowalski ’07, Project Leader for International Partnerships at the Aerospace Corporation and SIRIUS-21 crew member, was a featured presenter on The Mars Society’s Red Planet Live podcast, a monthly one-hour video podcast. Ashley spoke about her role as crew engineer as a member of the Mars Desert Station (MDRS) Crew 269. The Mars Desert Station is a space analog facility in Utah that supports Earth-based research in pursuit of the technology, operations, and science required for human space exploration. Ashley addressed how the research she conducted as part of this crew will help prepare future human explorers for living and working on the Red Planet.
Shannon Austin ’08 has accepted a position as the Executive Administrative Assistant for the Offices of the President and Advancement at Goucher College.
Kaitlyn Beinstein Dix ’08 is an Independent Contractor with Belay. Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Mount St. Mary's University in 2012 and her Master of Science degree in Non-Profit, Public, and Organizational Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2016.
Brooke Bennett Castillo ’08 is a Curriculum Specialist at Rapides Parish School District in Alexandria, Louisiana. Brooke completed her undergraduate work at the University of the Cumberlands. She then earned a Master of Education degree specializing in Reading and Writing also from the University of the Cumberlands. In December 2018, Brooke earned her second Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Southeastern University.
Meghan Brumbley Moloney ’08 is employed as a Marketing Data Strategy Manager at Digitas North America, an integrated advertising agency within Publicis Groupe. Meghan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management, Hospitality, and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech.
Jessica Ciarapica ’08 is employed as the Medical Clinic Coordinator at LifeBridge Health’s Center for Hope, a comprehensive violence prevention and intervention agency. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Frostburg State University in 2012.
Jennifer Foley Bocian, PT, DPT ’08 is a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Misericordia University in 2011, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, also from Misericordia University, in 2014.
Merrie Goodlander ’08 recently hosted an event for Period Poverty Awareness Week. This week was officially recognized by the Delaware governor, and the event featured speeches from Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and State Senator Kyle Evans Gay. Merrie moderated an informative panel on menstrual diversity. The Physician and Mental Health expert panelists discussed the ways in which age, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status affect the experiences of women and girls. According to Merrie, “I credit Mercy for instilling the value of social justice and the experience of public speaking for preparing me for a rewarding experience like this!”
Kelly Karle ’08 is employed with Constellation Energy Generation, LLC as a Senior Legal Analyst, supporting all aspects of litigation for the company’s in-house legal department. Before joining Constellation, for six years, Kelly served as a Senior Paralegal at McGuireWoods, LLP working in complex commercial litigation. Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies and minor in Political Science from Wesley College in 2012. She also received the Departmental of Excellence Award in Legal Studies and was named to the President’s List recognizing her grade point average of 4.0.
Lindsay Sawyers Schneider ’08 is the Marketing Director at Advanced Fire Protection Systems. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from West Virginia University in 2012.
LCDR Sarah Troch USCG, P.E ’08 is employed as a Port Engineer for the United States Coast Guard. Sarah graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2012, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Sarah earned her Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2016. In 2022, Sarah was promoted to Lieutenant Commander, serving as a project manager developing logistic support for the Coast Guard’s newest cutter which is currently under construction. She and her team manage the required maintenance, parts, and technical information to operate the cutter once it is built.
Olivia Leitch Weber ’08 is the Instructional Technology Integrator at St. Paul's Schools. In 2012, Olivia completed her undergraduate studies at Towson University, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Art History and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Development from Towson University in 2015. In November 2019, Olivia earned her Executive Education Certificate in Management Development from The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.
Natalie Zoppo Allen ’08 has opened a coffee shop in the neighborhood of Mayfield in Baltimore City. Arcola Coffee also provides a space suitable to hold meetings, events, and fundraisers.
Tierra Bennett ’09 is the Director of Collateral Operations at Morgan Stanley. Tierra earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from McDaniel College in 2013.
Melinda Kane Miller ’09 is employed as a Marketing Assistant at MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services. Melinda graduated magna cum laude from Stevenson University in 2013 earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communication.
Unissa Cruse-Ferguson ’10, a professional dancer, actor, and choreographer, was recently featured in a Target commercial.
Julia Mattucci ’10 is employed as an assistant underwriter at Beazley. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Towson University in 2015.
Danielle Bagley Hyde ’11 is employed as a Speech Language Pathologist for VNA of Maryland. Danielle earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University.
Brittney Bosse, PE ’11 is a Senior Design Engineer at Bohler Engineering. Brittney earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Hofstra University in May 2015 and earned her Professional Engineer license in December 2020.
Tanesha Moody ’11 has accepted a position as Director of Corporate Marketing and Events at Salesforce, a cloud-based software company.
Gabbi Perrella-Jager ’11 is employed as a Settlement Officer at Eagle Title in Towson, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Towson University.
Shannon Aikens ’12 will be the Head Coach Women's Lacrosse Coach at River Bluff High School in Lexington, South Carolina. Shannon, a Speech-Language Pathologist, was recently featured in the Lexington County Chronicle discussing the coaching style she plans to bring to the team. Shannon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Maryland in 2016, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2019, also from Loyola.
Emily Borkowski, J.D. ’12 is employed as Corporate Counsel at Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services. In this role, she is the managing attorney for all professional and general liability litigation including clinical risk and investigations. Emily earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Stevenson University in 2016 and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2020. She became a member of the Maryland State Bar in 2020.
Maura Commodari ’12 has accepted a position as a Registered Nurse at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Carmen Williams Tucker ’12 is employed as a Special Projects Coordinator at Green Vest, LLC, an entrepreneurial, land-based, resilience and restoration practitioner focused on fixed-price, resilient, nature-based solutions. Carmen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University in 2021.
Shelby Andresen ’13 has accepted a position as a Kindergarten Educator for the Summer Program at Reggio & Co. in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This school employs the Reggio Emilia learning approach. Previously, Shelby taught first grade n Baltimore County Public Schools.
Tori Bruno ’13 has accepted a position as Supervisor of Operations at MedStar Health Bel Air. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Stevenson University in 2017 and is pursuing her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus with an anticipated graduation date of January 2024. Tori is also a coach of the 2025 Skywalkers Lacrosse team.
Claire Wescott ’13 is currently employed as an actor. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Towson University in 2020.
Lauren Crusse Wheeler ’13 is a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sinai Hospital. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Towson University in 2019.
Brianna Dorsey ’13 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Morgan State University in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in Community-Based Educational Leadership from Stevenson University in 2020. She is employed as the Business Operations Administrator at Baltimore Corps, which works to create equitable change.
Melissa Godlewski ’13 is employed as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at ISBA Group, a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Towson University in 2017.
Amber Lomax ’13 is a Freelance Makeup Artist and Licensed Esthetician. She is a manager at Girlhero Boutique. She graduated from the Von Lee School of Aesthetics in May 2014.
Alexandra Placek ’13 is employed as a Marketing and Recruiting Manager at Diversified Safety Services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Salisbury University in 2017 and her Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Columbia Southern University in 2022.
Maria Makinde ’14 is the Senior Administrator for Program Operations at Save the Children, US. Maria earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies from the University of Baltimore in 2018.
Maria Noto ’14 is the Catering and Events Coordinator at Brookside Market in Phoenix, Maryland.
Alison Prematta ’14 is enrolled at Keiser University studying Occupational therapy in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Bridge Program.
Corrina Sech ’14 has accepted a position as a Client Specialist at Baird, a financial services company. Previously, Corrina was a social studies teacher at Dulaney High School in the Baltimore County Public School system. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Social Studies Education with a minor in Italian from Towson University in 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education degree in Transformational Educational Leadership also from Towson University.
Leah Dickinson ’15 is an Associate Account Executive at iHeartMedia, Z104.3. Leah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Media and Film (Radio/Audio) from Towson University in 2018.
Jill Scott ’16 is currently studying Scottish History at the University of Glasgow where she is writing her dissertation entitled Expression of Decoration: The Use of Humanism and Allegory in Scottish Castles and Palaces during the 16th Century Renaissance. She anticipates earning her Master of Science degree in History in December 2023. Recently, Jill traveled to Mercy International Centre on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, where Catherine McAuley opened the first House of Mercy in 1827 as a place to shelter and educate women and girls and where on December 12, 1831, she and two others professed their vows as the first Sisters of Mercy.
Allison Stillinghagan, JD ’16 graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate. Allison was awarded the Public Service Award at her graduation. She will sit for the Maryland Bar Exam in July 2023. Allison has accepted a position as a Junior Staff Attorney at the Human Trafficking Prevention Project in Baltimore. She and her team will be working to reduce the collateral consequences of involvement in the criminal legal system for survivors of human trafficking and those populations made most vulnerable to exploitation.
Consolata Olemgbe ’17 has accepted a position as a Quality Analyst Associate Specialist at Catalent, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Consolata graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morgan State University in 2021 earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Biomedical Science.
Casey Brown ’18 is employed as an Assistant at Enhance Esthetics. She has also accepted a position in the insurance industry as a personal lines account manager.
Hannah Lancaster ’18 earned her esthetician license from Von Lee International in 2019 and holds greater than 12 certifications in the beauty industry. She is the owner of Enhance Esthetics.
Julia Palomino ’18 has accepted a full-time position as Office Manager at Archbishop Borders School in Baltimore.
Amber Parker ’18 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from McDaniel College in May 2023.
Kendall Prematta ’18 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania in May 2023.
Allie Price ’18 has accepted a position as the Digital Advertising Specialist for the Sinclair Broadcasting Group. Allie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Advertising from Towson University in May 2022.
Julia Walstrum ’18 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Education from Goucher College in May 2023.
Katie Yeagle ’18 is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at South College. In 2022, Katie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Florida Southern College.
Kristin Addison ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from Salisbury University in May 2023. Kristin has accepted a position as a Marketing Assistant with Blueridge Restaurant Group.
Tamrah Blanchard ’19, a senior at McDaniel College, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List with Honors, earning a grade point average of between 3.50-3.69.
Samantha Brager ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration and Management from Towson University in May 2023. She has accepted a position at the Sinai Hospital of Maryland as an Administrative Assistant in Care Management.
Tyra Bristol Grade ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Multi-Platform Production from Morgan State University.
2LT Sarai Chestnut ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Intelligence and Security Studies from The Citadel and accepted a commission into the United States Army.
Sarah Cirincione ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from McDaniel College in May 2023.
Victoria Clark ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stevenson University in May 2023.
Sarah Coffman ’19 graduated Cum Laude earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Human Development from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2023. She will begin graduate school at Towson University in the fall, studying Occupational Therapy.
Claire Corte ’19 graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Lynchburg earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Philosophy with a minor in Spanish.
Sydney Dye ’19 graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elizabethtown College, earning her Bachelor of Social Work degree. At graduation, Sydney was honored as a member of Psi Chi, the International Psychology Honor Society; Phi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Social Work; and Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Honor Society for First-Year Students.
Abigail Estrada ’19 graduated Summa Cum Laude earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Studies and Theology from DeSales University in May 2023. She also earned the Award for Excellence in Marriage and Family Studies from the Philosophy and Theology Department at DeSales.
Savanna Foertsch ’19 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Widener University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She will begin graduate school in the fall, studying Speech-Language Pathology at Thomas Jefferson University.
Mary Huebler ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Physics Education with a minor in Coaching in May 2023. At graduation, Mary was honored as a member of Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Physics and Astronomy Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Honor Society for First-Year Students. She has accepted a position teaching science at Mercy High School.
Maya Kempf-Harris ’19 presented her history honors thesis entitled “Hostile to this New Plantation”: Undermining the Region Myth of the Colonial Chesapeake at Dartmouth College.
Grace LaCount ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Theater from Frostburg University in May 2023. She was also named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List earning a grade point average of 3.4 or higher.
Marissa Lesko ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Concentration in Forensic Science and a minor in Sociology from Elizabethtown College in May 2023.
Rhiannon Levenson ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University New Orleans.
Kayleigh Maimone ’19 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington College earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology on the Pre-Medical track and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with departmental honors. She was also awarded Washington College’s Greek Life President of the Year Award recognizing her leadership as President of Zeta Tau Alpha as the most influential of the Greek organizations on campus. Kayleigh was also recognized as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizing and encouraging superior leadership and exemplary character; Beta Beta Beta, the National Biology Honor Society; Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the National Chemistry Honor Society; and Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Kayleigh’s Senior Psychology Capstone Experience Thesis entitled Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and its Lasting Effects was awarded an honors designation by Washington College's Psychology Department. Her thesis continued work from her earlier Biology thesis and studied the developmental impairments of HIE from early childhood through adolescence to determine whether or not children affected by HIE can overcome the setbacks they face in early childhood to be back on track developmentally with their unaffected peers by adolescence. Prior to graduation, she was selected to present at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Boston. This presentation entitled Preschool Children’s Temperament and Maternal Responsivity while Occupied investigated how a child’s temperament affects how their mother responds to them while she is busy with other tasks. Kayleigh has accepted a position as a Leadership Consultant with Zeta Tau Alpha for the 2023-2024 academic year. In this role, she will travel the country working with collegiate chapters providing guidance on chapter operations, leadership development, and officer education.
Kari Maygers ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Maryland College Park in May 2023.
Mikerria Melvin ’19, a senior majoring in Biology at McDaniel College, was selected to present during the second annual Academic Symposium held May 1, 2023, at McDaniel College. McDaniel College's Academic Symposium showcased the original research, scholarship, and creative achievements of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff. The daylong event included a robust program of innovative and inspiring presentations to showcase the liberal arts in action. In addition, Mikerria completed a Capstone Project entitled, Broad Spectrum: Triclosan Is it worth the risks?: A literature review of triclosan, investigating the dangers of triclosan and if it is safe for daily exposure in its remaining consumer products. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from McDaniel College in May 2023. She has accepted a position as a Laboratory Technician at Microbac Laboratories.
Lydia Morris ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Digital Communications from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2023.
Brooke Rahnis ’19 has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Cassidy Roberts ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with minors in Public Relations and Communications from West Virginia University.
Esther Shin ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business Management from Case Western University in May 2023. She has accepted a position as an Associate Software Engineer at T. Rowe Price.
Ada Clare Tempert ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University Maryland in May 2023.
Isabelle Varon ’19 graduated Cum Laude from Loyola University New Orleans earning her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Maddy Warren ’19 graduated from Towson University in May 2023.
Destini Wheeler ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Howard University in May 2023.
Leah Williams ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2023.
Kennedy Ackerman ’20 is a rising senior at Stevenson University majoring in Legal Studies. She is a member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor society for legal and paralegal education. Kennedy was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Liv Barry ’20 is a rising senior at Washington College majoring in Communication and Media Studies with a double minor in Journalism, Editing, and Publishing and Theater. She is the incoming Editor-in-Chief of The Elm, Washington College's student newspaper, having served as the Lifestyle Editor in her junior year. She recently was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizing and encouraging superior leadership and exemplary character.
Erin Burnett ’20, a rising senior majoring in Journalism with a minor in Technology and Entertainment, recently completed her internship with the Today Show, Washington, D.C. Bureau.
Ariyana Cozart ’20, a rising senior majoring in Kinesiology on the Pre-Medical track at the University of Virginia, has been elected the Vice President of UVA’s Black Student Alliance.
Phoebe Glock ’20 is a rising senior at the University of Delaware majoring in Nursing and minoring in Global Health. She is active in the intramural sports program at Delaware.
Julia Hiebler ’20 is a rising senior at Loyola University Maryland majoring in Psychology with a minor in Forensic Studies. Julia serves as a Greyhound Ambassador campus tour guide, a member of the Evergreen staff, supporting first-year students through their academic, social, and personal transition to Loyola, and a Kairos retreat coordinator. She is also employed as a Building Supervisor at Loyola’s Fitness and Aquatic Center.
Bailey Krahl ’20, a rising senior majoring in Chemistry at Stevenson University, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Bailey plays attack on the Women’s Lacrosse team at Stevenson and was also named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association (IWLCA) DIII Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. Read more about Bailey’s season here.
Christy Martin ’20, an International Business major with a concentration in Marketing, is a rising senior at Elizabethtown College. She works as a student ambassador, providing campus tours to prospective students and their families. In addition, Christy trains new ambassadors. She serves as a resident assistant as well as an academic tutor for Introduction to International Business and Management and Organizational Behavior. In Winter 2023, Christy studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. This summer, Christy will return ad a Team Lead intern at Hersheypark. In this role, she will oversee a group of ride operators at one of the park’s major attractions coordinating the rotations and breaks of the operators in accordance with company policies and related labor laws.
Alivia McDermott ’20, a rising senior majoring in Education at McDaniel College, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List with High Honors, earning a grade point average of between 3.70 and 3.89.
Laura Parada ’20 graduated Cum Laude from Stevenson University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies. At Stevenson, she was a member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor society for legal and paralegal education. She is employed as a paralegal at Ward & Co Law. Laura was also named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Stevenson University, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Breighan Pressley ’20 is a rising senior at the University of Maryland Baltimore County majoring in Social Work and Aging.
Brooke Rainville ’20, a rising senior majoring in Health Sciences, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List earning a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.899.
Dasha Robinson ’20 is a rising senior double-majoring in Finance and Economics at the University of Maryland College Park. This summer she will be interning at Morgan Stanley as a Wealth Management Summer Analyst on the Capital Markets Track
Hayden Zemanski ’20, a rising senior at Juniata College, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a grade point average of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0.
Carolyn Albert ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Business Economics with a specialization in Quantitative Economics at Loyola University Maryland. Carolyn is a newly inducted member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society as well as the recipient of the T. Rowe Price Business Leader of the Year Scholarship and the Deloitte Foundation Diversity Scholarship. At Loyola, Carolyn is also involved in women’s club basketball, Best Buddies International, and Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional co-ed business fraternity. In addition, Carolyn is an employee of the Loyola Greyhounds Athletic Department in Game Operations. This summer, Carolyn is excited to begin an internship at M&T Bank as part of their Community Branch Internship Program. Next semester, she will be studying abroad at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Mickey Burnett ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Business and Sports Management with a minor in Sports Media at Lander University, where she is also an attacker on the Women’s Lacrosse team. Read more about Mickey’s season here.
Madison Clark ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Sports, Entertainment, and Events Management at Johnson and Wales University. She is a guard on the Women's Basketball team. To read more about her season, click here.
Kerri DeCarlo ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Criminal Justice at York College of Pennsylvania. She is a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon and President of the York College Panhellenic Council.
Caleigh Forti ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish at Rutgers University where she is a goalie on the women's lacrosse team. Learn about Caleigh’s season here.
Olivia Hatcher ’21 is a rising junior at Johns Hopkins University double-majoring in Neuroscience and Philosophy, on the Pre-Medical track. She is employed as a Laboratory Technician under Dr. Frances Northington in a Pediatrics/Neuroscience lab at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a First-Year Mentor for incoming Hopkins students and an active member of JHU's Take Two, an a cappella group focused on alternative and indie music.
Jackie Hendley ’21, a rising junior majoring in Business Administration at McDaniel College, was selected to present during the second annual Academic Symposium held May 1, 2023, at McDaniel College. The title of Jackie’s presentation was “Art Fair: Print Fair.” McDaniel College’s Academic Symposium showcased the original research, scholarship, and creative achievements of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff. The daylong event included a robust program of innovative and inspiring presentations to showcase the liberal arts in action. In addition, Jackie was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List with High Honors, earning a grade point average of between 3.70 and 3.89.
Bella Herda ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Philosophy at York College of Pennsylvania. She has been inducted into the Tri Alpha, the National Honor Society for First-Generation students.
Madison Laine ’21, a rising junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Educational Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List earning a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Madison is also a midfielder on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Lacrosse team. Madison was named a 2022 and 2023 United East Scholar Athlete. In order to be selected, a student-athlete competing in a conference-sponsored sport must achieve a combined grade point average of 3.4 or higher for the fall and spring semesters and must have been in good standing on his or her team. In 2022 and 2023 Madison helped her team win their conference. Read more about Madison’s season here.
Riley Mitchell ’21, a rising junior majoring in Marketing at Loyola University Maryland, completed a summer internship with the Business Network for Offshore Wind. In this role, Riley worked closely with the marketing and communications teams to draft emails to members, write copy, and promote Network events.
Precious Nwobi ’21, a rising junior majoring in Nursing at Stevenson University, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Kelsey Reynolds ’21, a rising junior majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology at Stevenson University, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Riley Schap ’21, a rising junior at Stevenson University, has been named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Hayley Scott ’21 is a rising junior majoring in Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University. She is a sister of Kappa Alpha Theta. Hayley as well as a Global Ambassador, sharing her study abroad experience with other students, as well as an Engineering Ambassador.
Natalie Vancura ’21 is a rising junior at Gettysburg College where she double-majors in Health Sciences and Public Policy with a minor in Political Science. She is employed at the college as a Student Programming Coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for planning and facilitating activities in the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life. Natalie also serves as the President of the Newman Association, whose purpose is to help provide an environment in which Catholic students can practice their faith through meaningful worship and find community through social events and service. She is a member of the Student Senate, a STEM Scholar, serves on the Interfaith Council, and is a member of the Pre-Law Club. An article entitled Connecting with the Community through on-campus Employment was recently featured on the Gettysburg College website.
Leandra Williams ’21 is a rising junior double-majoring in Public Policy and Sociology at the University of Maryland College Park. She is an active member of the Black Student Union and Black Girls Vote.
Sarah Zile ’21, a rising junior majoring in business administration at Towson University, is completing a marketing internship at Allianz Trade, an international insurance company, this summer.
Valery Caicedo ’22 is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland College Park where she is majoring in Civil Engineering.
Britney Carey ’22 completed her freshman year at North Carolina Central University where she was named to the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Next year she will be attending Stevenson University.
Alice Chen ’22 is a rising sophomore at Harvard University where she is majoring in Bioengineering.
Riley Dick ’22, a rising sophomore at Stevenson University majoring in Elementary Education, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Mariah Dixon ’22 is a rising sophomore at Goucher College where she is majoring in Biology. Mariah has accepted a position as a resident assistant for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Maddie Kersch ’22, a rising sophomore at Stevenson University majoring in Biology, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Katie Kocent ’22, a rising sophomore at Stevenson University majoring in Biology, was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Victoria Lam ’22, a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, completed a summer internship at the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Audits at the NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Amara Njoku ’22 is a rising sophomore in the Honors College at Towson University where she is majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minoring in Spanish.
Sydney Casserly ’23 was recently featured in The Daily Record. Sydney, a rising freshman at Towson University, was awarded a $2,000 college scholarship from Point Breeze Credit Union based on her involvement in high school activities, as well as several essays she submitted. Read the article here.
Jade Peckinpaugh ’23 was recently featured in The Daily Record. Jade, a rising freshman at Immaculata University, was awarded a $2,000 college scholarship from Point Breeze Credit Union based on her involvement in high school activities, as well as several essays she submitted. Read the article here.
Payton Schenning ’23 has been named 2022-23 Gatorade Maryland Girls' Soccer Player of the Year! This award recognizes Payton's role in leading the Magic to a 16-1 record, a number one state ranking, and the first “A” Conference Soccer Championship in program history, while scoring 22 goals. Payton is Mercy’s second Gatorade Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year. Payton will attend the University of Maryland Baltimore County in the fall where she will be a member of the Women’s Soccer Team.
Winter 2022

Lynne Spigelmire Viti ’65 has been named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Westwood Massachusetts by the Westwood Select Board Westwood Poet Laureate Selection Committee comprised of dedicated Westwood citizens including teachers, library trustees, a social worker/therapist, a cultural council chair, and employees of youth and family services. During her term, which runs through June 2025, Viti will present poetry workshops in the Westwood schools, run poetry workshops for adults in the library and senior center, and write poems to commemorate the town and civic holidays. Additionally, she will partner with the library and the schools in a town-wide poetry contest, a slam poetry event, and a poetry course at the Westwood Senior Center. She will also select and mentor the first and second Youth Poets Laureate, a position also established by the Select Board. Lynne is the author of four books of poetry, most recently, The Walk to Cefalù, from Cornerstone Press. She has published widely in online and print journals and newspapers and has won prizes in local, national, and international competitions, including the WMOR/Joe Gouveia Outermost Poetry Contest, The Fish Publishing Poetry Contest, the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Contest, and the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Awards. Lynne earned her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Barnard College, and a Ph.D. and J.D. from Boston College. She serves on the board of the oldest poetry group in the U.S., The New England Poetry Club, which was founded by Robert Frost, Amy Lowell, and Conrad Aiken. She blogs at https://lynneviti.wordpress.com. In addition, she is a lecturer emerita in the Writing Program at Wellesley College. Recently, Lynne had her poem, Elegy, Written in A Soccer Field, published in the online version of America, the Jesuit Review.
Mary Beth Saltysiak ’73 is an artist who creates and sells handcrafted calendars. She was recently featured in an article in Voyage Baltimore entitled Rising Stars: Meet Mary Magenta. In September 2023, her work will be featured in an art show entitled Celebrating 50 Years of Mary Magenta Art Calendars. Visit her website to see more of her work.
Ann Schenning ’73 is employed as a community planner for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Karen Ross Blake, MBA ’82 has published a book entitled, Lessons from the Sidelines.
Jackie Stilling LCPC ’82, P’14,’16, founder of The Both And Way, presented to the Executive Leadership Team at HealthCare Access Maryland for part of their Retreat Day.
Michele Smith Farris ’85 is employed as the Division Chief of Data Integrity for the Maryland Department of Health. Michele earned her Master of Arts degree with distinction in Emergency and Disaster Management from the American Military University in 2015.
Georgia Economakis ’90 has opened her own interior design business, Designs by Georgia, where she is the principal and lead.
Beth Meagher ’91, Principal & Federal Health Sector Leader, US Government & Public Services at Deloitte has been named to the Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2023 list by WashingtonExec magazine. In the article, Beth states that her biggest recent achievement is the leadership team she has assembled. “They are diverse in every way, which is a huge component facilitating our ability to make an impact,” she said. Beth's team convenes cross-industry experts to discover ways to reduce suicide in the veteran community, supports the government’s ability to speed biomedical research, and creates access to vaccines in underrepresented communities. Heavily focused on transforming health for this generation and beyond, the team is creating greater access for all through advancements in health equity; developing standards around data that support advances in research; and driving change around mental health issues.
Lisa Ferretto ’92 served as a semi-final judge in the category of Office Building at the United States Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon which is a collegiate competition that prepares the next generation of building professionals to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewables. Lisa is the Senior Director of Sustainable Practice and Knowledge for the American Institute of Architects.
Lisette DesMarais Child ’94 has been promoted to Assistant Director, Employer Relations within Central Career Services at Syracuse University. In this role, she will serve as the first point of contact for current and future constituents who seek to engage with Syracuse University undergraduate students for career-based opportunities, while engaging in inter-University conversations with the individual school/college career units on creating and expanding career pathways for your dedicated student populations. Previously, Lisette spent three years at the School of Information Studies (iSchool) where she was a project manager in academic affairs. Before her time at SU, Lisette spent 13 years in the corporate technology event research, planning, and production space helping to develop engaged communities and collaborating with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries. Lisette earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Towson University in 1999.
Rachael Grob Redyk ’95 has been nominated as a 2023-2024 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Rachael teaches physical education at Sandy Plains Elementary School.
Tara Mathew Sahu ’97, Vice President of Integrated Marketing at Varo Bank, was recently featured on David Baldwin’s Brands in Action podcast speaking about Varo's mission to democratize financial power and create a more equitable world. Tara shared how Varo is challenging traditional banking models by providing banking services with access to products and features that put customers first and create a more inclusive financial system. Listen to the podcast here. Tara completed her undergraduate work and earned her Master of Science degree in Marketing Communication from Northwestern University in 2006.
Kate Plantholt Elfrey, DO ’98, a cardiologist with The Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, appeared on WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore sharing information regarding cardiac arrest given news of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest moments after tackling a Cincinnati Bengals player during a nationally televised NFL game. Kate was named one of Baltimore's "Top Docs" by Baltimore magazine in November 2022. Watch the segment here. Kate also presented information about natural ways to prevent heart disease at Coppermine in Timonium, Maryland as part of their "Evening with an Expert" series.
Amy Moore Cherry ’99 earned her Master of Arts degree in school counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She has accepted a position as a school counselor for an elementary school in the Baltimore County Public School system.
Kristen Carr ’06 was inducted into the Greater Baltimore Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. Kristen directs the St. James Girls’ Lacrosse Program, following stints of Division 1 coaching at Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, and The Ohio State University. An assistant coach with the National Team Development Program, Kristen is on the Board of Directors of USA Lacrosse.
Lisa Katchan McCarthy, Pharm.D. ’06 has accepted a position as a pharmacy supervisor for Kaiser Permanente. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010 from McDaniel College and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2015 from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Lauren Newton ’06 earned the "Rookie of the Year Award" from her employer, Eurofins-Diatherix, a unique laboratory providing accurate and actionable results in one day for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance genes, utilizing innovative molecular technologies. Lauren is a Territory Manager based in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Coastal Carolina University, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health and Promotion in 2010.
Kristen Etzel ’07 is employed as a UX designer with expertise in human-centered design and design strategy within healthcare, government, nonprofits, and financial services industries at Deloitte. She has experience in all aspects of the UX process supporting digital products from initial concept to delivery. Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology from Salisbury University and a UX design certificate from General Assembly.
Ashley Kowalski ’07 was featured on the cover of the March edition of The Catholic Review which featured women making history. In the feature article, Ashley shared advice for aspiring female astronauts as well as the impact of her Mercy education. To read the article, click here. Ashley was the first American woman to participate in the SIRIUS-21 mission, an eight-month mission designed to help NASA and researchers learn about the effects of isolation and confinement on humans in preparation for future missions to the moon and long-duration space travel to Mars. Earlier this year, Ashley was honored with the McAuley Award to an Outstanding Alumna.
Caroline Abrams Huemmer ’08 is employed as a special educator in the Baltimore County Public School system. Caroline earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2012 from Towson University and her Master of Education degree in Leadership in Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2018.
Sara Brooks ’08 has been promoted to Product Owner/Client Experience Manager at T. Rowe Price. In this role, Sara is responsible for implementing strategic initiatives and enhancements for the United States. Intermediary website. Sara earned her Bachelor of Science degree in e-Business and Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Towson University. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Business and Technology Management with a concentration in Emerging Technology from Stevenson University in 2013.
Bailey Severe ’08 has been promoted to Vice President - Derivatives Clearing Client Service Team at Morgan Stanley. Bailey graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore in 2011 earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance. She then earned her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Baltimore in 2015.
Melissa Wunderer Hubbard ’08 has accepted a position as a digital marketing specialist at SilverBack Advertising. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Marketing with a minor in Dance from Old Dominion University in 2012.
Alondra Sills Kelley, DNP, RN ’09 recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Executive Nurse Administration from the University of South Alabama. She is a Clinical Education Coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Alondra earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Coppin State University.
Lexie Bittner ’10 earned an Impact Award from Ruppert Landscaping honoring her outstanding dedication and contributions which made a positive impact on the corporate branch in 2022. Lexie is the Maintenance Division Administrator at Ruppert Landscaping.
Julia Mattucci ’10 has accepted a position as Assistant Underwriter on the Miscellaneous Medical & Life Sciences team at Beazley. Julia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Towson University in 2015.
Katie Scarbath ’10 has accepted a position as the Senior Human Resources Business Partner at McCormick & Company. Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Washington College in 2014.
Katie Almon Misciwojewski ’11 is employed as a project manager at Whiting-Turner, managing all aspects of the construction process from design through the end of construction. Katie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2015.
Cait McKay Berry ’11 was recently featured in Canvas Rebel, an online magazine featuring entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. Cait is the founder of Right To Be Relevant, whose mission is to help people accept ownership in their lives in order to initiate change and align with exactly what they want and need. In the article, Cait details how she began her business as well as the products she offers. Read more here.
Maura Commodari ’12 earned her Associate degree in Nursing from the Community College of Baltimore County. She now plans to pursue her Bachelor of Nursing degree at Towson University with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2023.
Monica Page ’12 has accepted a position as a fashion specialist at Amazon. Monica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Textiles and Apparel Studies from Delaware State University in 2016 where she was a sister in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Taylor Villarreal Kalwa ’12 was a featured speaker at Towson University's Graduate Networking Event. Taylor shared information about her thesis defense. Tayor earned her Master of Science degree in Communication Management from Towson University in the Spring of 2022. She currently is employed as a Change Manager and Communications lead for Allegis Group, an international staffing organization located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Raquel Ramos ’15 is completing a fellowship in Public Health Informatics Workforce, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Health Explorations and Africana Studies from Susquehanna University in 2019. Raquel earned her Master of Public Health degree in Global Environmental Health from Emory University in 2021.
Delaney Schield Taubenberger ’15 earned her Master of Science degree in Data Analytics Engineering from George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing in 2022. Delaney completed her undergraduate work at Marymount University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in May 2019. She is a Senior Analyst at the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). In this role, Delaney conducts benchmarking surveys and analyzes government data relating to the manufacturing industry such as trade data, production values, and general economic indicators.
Bryanna Goncalves ’16 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland College Park in 2020. She has accepted a position as a benefits associate at Diversified Insurance Industries, Inc.
Jordan Harte ’17 earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Florida State College.
Ciarra Armour ’18 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Towson University in May 2022. She holds her Maryland State Teaching License in Special Education from birth to adulthood. In September of 2022, she accepted a position as a Functional Academic Learning Support (FALS) Special Education teacher at Windsor Mill Middle School in the Baltimore County Public School System.
Kat Brown ’18 earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art and Design from Towson University. She is completing an apprenticeship at Lock & Hue and anticipates earning her cosmetology license by Spring 2024. She will begin accepting clients in June 2023.
Kyrsten Coulbourne ’18 is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Loyola University of Maryland.
Emily Crusse ’18 earned her Associate degree in Nursing from the Community College of Baltimore County.
Shanelle Fleet Smith ’18 has accepted a position as a Registered Behavior Technician at Little Leaves Behavioral Services. Shanelle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in dance from St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Kaitlyn Kozlowski ’18 is coaching junior varsity lacrosse at Mercy High School in Spring 2023. Kaitlyn is the Coordinator of Partnerships and Advertising at USA Lacrosse. She graduated summa cum laude from Stevenson University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. Kaitlyn was also a member of the women's lacrosse team at Stevenson.
Allie Lijewski ’18 has accepted a new position as Digital Marketing Manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Baltimore, Maryland.
Amber Parker ’18 has been named to the McDaniel College Fall 2022 Dean's List with Honors, earning a grade point average between 3.50-3.69.
Katie Yeagle ’18 has accepted a position as a physical therapy assistant at Gold Medal Physical Therapy in Bel Air, Maryland. Katie is also coaching junior varsity lacrosse at Mercy High School in Spring 2023.
Kristin Addison ’19, a senior at Salisbury University majoring in Communications and minoring in Marketing, is completing an internship at Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. Kristin will be serving as a Development Intern.
Sarai Chestnut ’19, a senior majoring in intelligence and security studies at The Citadel, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Sarai also achieved Gold Star Recognition, earning a 3.7-grade point average or higher.
Sarah Cirincione ’19, a senior at McDaniel College, completed a three-week study abroad tour entitled "Greece: Myths, Monks, and Monuments." Through this experience, Sara was introduced to the history and culture of ancient Greece and through affiliation with The Athens Centre, she studied and visited a broad range of significant monuments, museums, and archaeological sites.
Savannah Collins ’19 earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Promotion from Temple University. Savannah was a member of the Honors College at Temple.
Carly Connell ’19 earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Government and Politics with a minor in Professional Writing from the University of Maryland College Park. Carly was a member of Tau Sigma Fraternity, the national honor society for transfer students. She also completed a study abroad session at the American University of Rome. Carly has accepted a position as a Technical Writer at NTT Data's Federal Public Sector Division. In this role, she will write proposals, past performance reviews, and re-compete bids to NTT’s federal clients.
Abigail Estrada ’19, a senior at DeSales University double-majoring in Marriage and Family Studies and Theology, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List earning at least a 3.5-grade point average.
Savanna Foertsch ’19, a senior at Widener University majoring in Biology, was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Ashley Jensen ’19 graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences.
Grace La Count ’19, majoring in theater at Frostburg University, was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List earning at least a 3.4-grade point average.
Grace Mahan ’19 graduated from the honors college at the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology.
Kayleigh Maimone ’19, a senior at Washington College double-majoring in Biology and Psychology on the Pre-Med track, presented her Biology Senior Capstone Experience Thesis entitled Treating Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) with Adjunctive Treatments to Therapeutic Hypothermia. In the Spring 2023 semester, Kayleigh will continue her research on the developmental effects of HIE as she completes her Psychology Senior Capstone Experience Thesis. Kayleigh was also awarded Washington College's Greek Life President of the Year Award recognizing her as the most influential leader of Greek organizations on campus. She served as the president of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority from January 2022-January 2023. Kayleigh was also inducted into Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the national Chemistry Honor Society.

Hailey Wienecke ’19 completed her Maryland Fire I training, the first of a series of courses to certify her as a firefighter.
Kennedy Ackerman ’20, a junior at Stevenson University majoring in Legal Studies, was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Erin Burnett ’20, a junior Broadcast Journalism and Technology Entrepreneurship major at the University of Maryland College Park, will be completing an internship at the Today Show, Washington Bureau as an NBCUniversal intern in spring 2023.
Grace Beyer ’20 has accepted a position as a hairstylist at Form Salon in Towson, Maryland.
Destiny Edwards ’20, a junior at McDaniel College, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List with Honors, earning a grade point average between 3.70-3.89.
Megan Francis ’20, a junior hospitality, resort, and tourism management major at Coastal Carolina University, completed a study abroad opportunity in Italy.
Jackie Hendley ’20, a junior at McDaniel College, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List with the Highest Honors, earning a grade point average of 3.90 or higher.
Julia Hiebler ’20, a junior majoring in Psychology and Forensic Studies at Loyola University of Maryland, is completing a semester-long internship with the Forensic Services Section at the Baltimore County Police Department. As an intern, Julia will be working closely with forensic photographers to obtain, process, and verify photos taken throughout the county.
Sara Matvey ’20, a junior in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, earned her white coat and was accepted into her first-choice area of concentration (ARCO)- Geriatrics and Palliative Care. Sara is also completing an internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma fraternity, which provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional achievements and personal growth. Sara is also a sister of Sigma Delta Tau.
Liv McDermott ’20, a junior majoring in education at McDaniel College, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List with High Honors, earning a grade point average between 3.70-3.89. She is a goalkeeper for McDaniel's women's soccer team.
Laura Parada ’20, a junior at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Carolyn Albert ’21 is a sophomore at Loyola University of Maryland, where she is majoring in Business Economics on the Quantitative Track. Carolyn is an active member of the Best Buddies and Women in Business clubs and a member of the Club Basketball team. This summer, Carolyn has accepted an internship position with M&T Bank's Community Branch Internship Program.
Precious Nwobi ’21, a sophomore at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Laine Reddish ’21, a sophomore majoring in Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List.
Aryssa Reid ’21 is a sophomore at East Carolina University majoring in Accounting.
Kelsey Reynolds ’21, a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Emily Ritzes ’21, a junior double majoring in psychology and human geography and minoring in gender and sexuality studies at Salisbury University, was named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Emily is a member of the Glenda Chatham and Robert G. Clarke Honors College. She has served as a Resident Assistant for the 2022-2023 academic year and is on the Executive Board of Salisbury TV, serving as the director of social media.
Riley Schap ’21, a sophomore at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Sofia Smith ’21, a sophomore at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Bri Stumpf ’21, a sophomore at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Janella Balderosa ’22 is a freshman at George Mason University majoring in Kinesiology. Janella is a member of the George Mason Dance Team, Urbanknowlogy 101.
Sarah Benjumea ’22 is a first-year Integrated Life Sciences student at the University of Maryland College Park Honors College, majoring in Cell Biology and Genetics and minoring in French.
Emma Bittner ’22 is a freshman at the University of South Carolina where she is majoring in Sports and Entertainment Management. She is an active member of the Women in Sports Management club and Relay for Life. She is also a sister in Alpha Chi Omega.
Taylor Gilmore ’22, a freshman at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Katie Kocent ’22, a freshman at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Paige Marion ’22, a freshman majoring in Nursing at Salisbury University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 4.0-grade point average.
Kate Mitcherling ’22, a freshman at Stevenson University, has been named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List, earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

Class Notes

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Fall 2024

Spring & Summer 2024

Fall & Winter 2023

Spring/Summer 2023

Winter 2022

Mercy High School