Mission Statement
The Alumnae Association Board of Directors provides volunteer leadership for the Alumnae Association by working with the Saint Mary's College community to design and promote opportunities for alumnae to connect with each other and the College. In doing so, the Board serves the College in the ongoing development of a strong Alumnae Association which supports and advances the mission of Saint Mary's College.
Alumnae Board Leadership
Board President: Jessica Brinker Foster '08
Board Vice President: Leticia McDonald Hart '00
Board Secretary: Mary "Caren" Craine Murawski '80
Honorary President: Dr. Katie Conboy
Alumnae Board Members
Molly Kahn Allen '01
Emma K. Berges '22
Jen Turbiak Carroll '97
Martha Conlin '93
Amanda Falvey Conmy '88
Kelly Thetard Graft '07
Margaret Cushwa Haller '90
Janet G. Horvath '00
Maura O'Neil Kahn '83
Kathleen "Kat" Sullivan Kinasz '14
Anne K. Knauf '14
Nicole Haeberle Laubacher '04
Gwendolyn Bolhuis Layman '17
Eileen Gallagher Loranger '90
Nadia R. Muniz '24
Nicole O'Toole Peterson '15
Shannon McNamara Prestage '86
Maureen Murphy Quill '85
Amy Elizabeth Tiberi '13
Mariá Balata Wilburn '08
Jessica Zigmond '97
Looking to Engage with the Alumnae Association Board of Directors?
Alumnae who want to volunteer their time and talent are encouraged to fill out this form to read more about the ways to get involved! We encourage you to also peruse the Alumnae Association's YouTube page where we have plenty of past virtual programs recorded for you to enjoy!
Criteria for Service on the Alumnae Association Board of Directors
- A Board candidate shall have demonstrated a variety of leadership skills and attributes through professional and/or volunteer endeavors.
- A Board candidate shall have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion through professional and/or volunteer endeavors.
- Directors will be selected with consideration given to fulfilling the geographic and class decade need for the upcoming term; as well as geographic, racial, and ethnic distribution thus maintaining a Board that is representative of the diverse alumnae population.
- Once selected, a Board candidate must be a consistent supporter to the College.
Duties and Responsibilities of an Alumnae Association Board of Directors Member
- To make alumnae aware of the objectives, progress, accomplishments, needs, and concerns of the College and to likewise make the College aware of the needs, interests, and concerns of alumnae.
- To attend all scheduled sessions and activities associated with the semi-annual Board meetings on campus to conduct affairs of the Alumnae Association.
- To promote alumnae club activity and be a resource to geographically feasible alumnae clubs and contact areas, including attending club events.
- To represent the Alumnae Association at College events and other events in close proximity to your home, with the focus of promoting the goals and programs of the College and Alumnae Association.
- To serve on one or more of the standing committees of the Alumnae Board and complete committee work in accordance with committee-established timelines. This includes serving on Board Ad Hoc committees, task forces, or other special projects to which you are appointed by the Board President.
- To participate in SMART (Saint Mary's Alumnae Recruitment Team) as a means of supporting student recruitment and to act as an official line of communication between the College and alumnae.
- To return all requested forms, reports, and documents to the Office of Alumnae Relations by their designated due dates.
- To contribute annually to the Saint Mary's Fund commensurate with your leadership and capacity to give.
- To promote the Alumnae Memorial Scholarship as a giving opportunity for all Board members and alumnae at large.
Things to Know about Alumnae Board Service
The full term of an Alumnae Association Board member beings at the close of the annual Reunion following their selection, and lasts for a period of three years, at which time they may be reappointed to serve a second three-year term. A self-evaluation and/or other evaluation will aid in the reappointment decision.
The semi-annual meetings are held on campus and generally require a three-night stay. Occasionally, a special Board-sponsored program may take place in conjunction with a Board meeting. If such a program extends the length of the meeting, adequate notice is given for planning purposes and you are expected to attend.
Customarily, travel to meetings, off-campus lodging expenses, and miscellaneous expenses are the responsibility of each Board member and are tax-deductible. On-campus housing and meals are provided during official business meetings.