Alumnae Board
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Maria Termini-Romano '89, P '25, President
Maria, a proud Mount graduate, earned nursing degrees from Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an Oncology NP specializing in hospice and palliative care. Today, she channels her passion for service through nonprofit leadership, co-founding LIFE Foundation to support at-risk animals and serving on the board of Sanctuary Farm Phila, which addresses food insecurity and community health. At the Mount, Maria reconnected when her daughter Sofia joined the Class of 2025 and has since served as Alumnae Board President, encouraging alumnae to share their gifts with the community. She lives in Havertown with her husband, three children, and three rescue pitbulls.
Erin McCloskey Jewell Gerst ’98, Vice-President
Erin is Associate Director of Leadership Development at CSL Behring and a leadership professor at Villanova University. A former startup founder and healthcare sector leader with Pfizer, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific, she brings 20+ years of business experience. Erin holds an Executive MBA and BS from Villanova, plus coaching certifications through the International Coaching Federation. She is also a bilingual executive coach, international speaker, and ultra-marathoner. Erin lives in Broomall with her husband, stepchildren, and puppy. Pennsylvania.
BOARD MEMBERS
Monika Krzyspiak Briggs '97, P'28
Monika K. Briggs is a proud alumna of Mount Saint Joseph Academy's class of 1997. Monika currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. Previously in her career she led a family office at a Philadelphia-area private equity firm and spent over a decade in public accounting at Deloitte and Ernst & Young, specializing in tax services for investment management and private wealth clients. Monika is a CPA and earned her BBA from Temple University and a Master's Degree in Taxation from Villanova University. She is an active participant in the nonprofit sector and is a passionate volunteer, contributing her skills to various community initiatives. Within the MSJA community, Monika is proud to serve on the Governance Committee on the Alumnae Board. Outside of her professional and community engagements, Monika is a mom of five who loves exploring Philadelphia with her family and a passionate fiber artist.
Marina Bradley '97
Teleri Broomhead '19, Chair, Governance
Teleri is honored to begin her first term as a member of the MSJA Alumnae Board. She is a native of Ambler, PA and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA. Teleri works as a Compliance Specialist in Center City, Philadelphia. She is a proud graduate of the University of Scranton’s Class of 2023, holding a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Legal Studies. Teleri graduated from Mount as a member of the Class of 2019 and performed in the Fall Musicals, in particular Les Misérables and Grease. She was an active participant in Glee Club, a member of the Sweet Madelines, an avid Latin student, and a member of the Editor-in-Chief team of The Campanile as well as a Staff Writer. In her free time, Teleri loves to crochet, knit, read, and cook. She is currently teaching herself how to play the guitar. Teleri’s favorite Mount memory was lunch meetings in The Campanile office.
Allyson McCreery Burton ’03, Chair, Young Alumnae
Allyson is Associate Director of Arcadia University’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution graduate program and is pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a DEI focus. She holds advanced degrees in international peace and conflict resolution, art history, and European history, and has taught at Arcadia and Chestnut Hill College since 2013. Her fieldwork has taken her across Europe and the Middle East, and she has led travel courses for students abroad. Allyson lives in Elkins Park with her husband and two daughters (future Mounties).
Mary Sabia Ciammetti '80
A proud Mount alumna, Mary was a four-year field hockey and swim athlete, serving as co-captain and holding leadership roles in Student Council and Faculty Student Senate—experiences that shaped her lifelong commitment to community. She earned a B.S. in Business & Finance from Mount Saint Mary’s College, where she continued competing in field hockey and remained active in campus leadership. An entrepreneur, Mary launched MT Sabia Cleaning Co. after graduation and later worked in finance and event planning while raising her four children and volunteering extensively in her parish community.
After the tragic loss of her son Christian in 2015, Mary founded The CTC Wellness Foundation and Don’t Stall, Just Call, presenting to more than 60,000 students and families about alcohol safety and prevention. She and her husband Pat live in Conshohocken near their children and grandchildren.
Olivia Calamia ’13
Olivia’s cousins attended the Mount (Classes of 1998 and 2002) and enjoyed it so much that it encouraged Olivia to visit. She entered the Mount as the Art Scholar for her year. She participated in various clubs and enjoyed her time so much that she decided to come back to serve on the Alumnae Board. After graduating, Olivia attended Loyola University Maryland and graduated in 2017 with a BBA in Marketing. After a few years, she decided to go to law school. She graduated from Widener University Delaware Law School in December 2024, became a barred attorney in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In her free time, Olivia is a member of the Alumni Board for her grade school, the Holy Child School at Rosemont; participates in pro bono opportunities with SeniorLaw Clinic and Wills for Heroes; and enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with family and friends.
Madison Feeney '18, Chair, Marketing & Communication
Maddie graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 2022 with a degree in Business. After working for a year in finance in the New York City area, Maddie decided to go back to school and pursue a law degree. Currently, she is in her second year at Temple University Beasley School of Law. In her free time, she loves to train for marathons and hopes to run all six world major marathons. At the Mount, Maddie played soccer and was involved in the Women As Founders Seminar. Her sister, Bailey, graduated from the Mount in 2022 and her dad, Matt, is currently the head coach of the Mount's varsity basketball team. Maddie is so excited to be on the MSJA Alumnae Board and to strengthen her connection to the Mount!
Suzanne Fitzmyer Foley '72
Madeleine Harkins '00
Madeleine serves as Vice Principal at Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, where she supports the academic, cultural, and spiritual life of the school. She began her career teaching at the Mount, where she developed her passion for student mentorship and collaborative leadership. Madeleine holds degrees from Duquesne University, Fordham University, and Saint Joseph’s University, and is currently pursuing her Ed.D. at the University of Pennsylvania with a focus on educational leadership and professional development. She is committed to fostering school communities that value academic excellence and holistic student growth.
Joan Burger King '63
Michelle Nawrocki Malloy ’88, Chair, Activities & Engagement
Michelle is General Counsel and Director of Family Office Services at AUA Capital Management. A Villanova graduate with law and taxation degrees, she is active with FemCity®, Alpha Omicron Pi, and the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run. A former Disney cast member, she enjoys traveling to Disney World, running charity races, knitting, and playing guitar. Michelle lives in King of Prussia with her son, Daniel.
Jennifer McDaniel '89
Jenn McDaniel graduated from MSJA in 1989 and went on to earn a BS from Chestnut Hill College. She currently works in healthcare IT consulting at BDO and has co-founded two software startups, developing apps and providing technical resources for companies. Jenn has returned recently to the area after living abroad in India for nearly three years.
Jenn is passionate about giving back to the MSJA community and supporting the next generation of young women. She lives in Berwyn with her husband and daughter.
Deanna DeZorzi Marrone ’85
Deanna attended Temple University and graduated with a degree in Business with emphasis in International Business. After graduating from Temple, she worked for a helicopter company whose parent company was in Italy. For the past 26 years, she has worked the best and most challenging job as a stay at home mom to my 3 children, Alicia ‘14, Anthony and Francesca ‘21. She is proud that both of her daughters are graduates of the Mount!
Nicole Pedicino '94
After graduating from the Mount, Nicole earned a Biology degree from Saint Joseph’s University and began her career teaching science and math while completing her Master’s in Secondary Education. She later earned her law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and spent ten years as a prosecutor with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Nicole currently serves as Associate Regional Counsel with the Department of Homeland Security and is the proud aunt of Kathryn, Class of 2027.
Meg Magee Seminack ‘95
Sandra Swider '84
Chair, Spiritual Life & Service
Sandy spent nearly 25 years as a senior executive in the global hotel industry, where extensive travel and leadership experience shaped her perspective and deepened her faith. Inspired to reconnect with the values instilled at the Mount and by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, she embraced a new path in leadership development. Today, Sandy combines her professional experience with coaching and facilitation, helping leaders and organizations grow and maximize their impact. She is grateful to bring this work back to the Mount as Chair of the Spiritual Life & Service Committee.
Jamie Walters '97
Jamie, a proud member of the Class of 1997, was active in clubs and a member of the swim team during her time at the Mount. She went on to study Hospitality Management at Cornell University and spent 20 years in hotel management before she and her husband purchased Spring Mill Country Club, where she serves as Director of Banquets & Golf Outings. Jamie is the parent of Sam, a current Mount student, and enjoys dragon boat racing, golf, and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams. She looks forward to reconnecting with classmates and strengthening alumnae engagement through her board service.
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Erin McClafferty Erfle ’96, Madge Mansell Keehn ’50, Jody Scott Kyle ’59, Lois Trench-Hines '60