Meet the Advancement Team

Ms. Shannon Connolly is an alumna of the Class of 1986 and serves as the Mount's first Chief Advancement Officer. In this role, she leads the strategy and execution of the Mount's Advancement team. With over three decades of experience, Ms. Connolly has held senior leadership roles, including Vice President of Development for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA and River Crossing YMCA. Her career has also included key positions at organizations such as the Hepatitis B Foundation and Blumberg Institute, the Sunshine Foundation, the Abington Art Center, Ancillae-Assumpta Academy and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ms. Connolly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boston University and a Master of Fine Arts from Washington University in St. Louis.

Mrs. Rose Lamphere has been a valuable member of the Mount's Development team since 2017. As the Advancement Coordinator, she provides essential support for a variety of projects and events throughout the year. Mrs. Lamphere is also a proud parent of a daughter who graduated as part of the Class of 2019. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, baking, theater, and exploring new restaurants.

Mrs. Theresa Moyer has been with the Mount since 2005, serving as Director of Alumnae Relations, Director of Events and Parent Relations and currently as Director of Engagement.  She earned her Associate's degree from Harcum Junior college and a B.S. in Business from Cabrini College. Mrs. Moyer is the proud parent of a daughter who attended the Mount and graduated in the Class of 2010.

In July of 2020, Mrs. Kelly Keane Owens '04 returned to the Mount as a member of the Development team. With more than 13 years of advancement experience, she previously worked at Bishop McDevitt High School and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. She has enjoyed connecting and reconnecting with Mounties in support of our alma mater! Mrs. Owens' '04 is one of seven "Keane" cousins that graduated from the Mount between 2001 and 2007.

Mrs. Katie Sacchetta joined Mount Saint Joseph Academy as the Director of Annual Giving in 2025. She earned a B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Communications from Lehigh University, where she was a Division I athlete and varsity captain for Cross-Country and Track & Field. Prior to joining the Mount, Katie spent over 15 years at The Union League of Philadelphia, where she held leadership roles in food and beverage, event management, and membership engagement. She has extensive experience in fundraising, client relations, and organizational growth.

A proud alumna of the Mount, Katie has remained actively involved as an Alumnae Board Member and Class Agent. A fun fact about Katie is that she enjoys mentoring - whether it be previous interns or her four kids at home. You may also find her cheering on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams - both her parents are the coaches!

Steve Duzinski serves as the Director of Leadership Giving. He graduated from La Salle College High School in 2011 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business from La Salle University. He later completed an MBA in Business Management and Leadership from the same institution.

During his MBA studies, Steve worked in admissions at La Salle University. His family has a long-standing connection to Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

Ms. Kimberly Reilly serves as the Mount's Director of Marketing and Communications. She brings over 18 years of marketing and communications experience to the Mount, having spent the majority of her career as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Villanova University's Department of Theatre and Studio Art. Her expertise encompasses admissions marketing, branding, graphic and web design, media relations, and strategic communications. Ms. Reilly also serves as adjunct faculty at Villanova University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing in the Cultural Sector and Mindfulness Meditation. She has held numerous leadership roles at Villanova including Recruitment Committee Chair, Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. Ms. Reilly holds a Master's Degree in Theatre with Distinction from Villanova University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies from Villanova University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

Mr. Christian Medek joined Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 2026 as the Assistant Director of Digital Communications and Media. He graduated from Wilkes University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Media and minors in Theatre and Business.

Mr. Medek brings more than 18 years of experience in multimedia design and communications. Before joining the Mount, he held multidisciplinary roles spanning graphic design, web development, digital communications, photography, video production, and marketing.

Annie Meko is a proud graduate of the Mount and currently serves as the Mount's Communications Specialist. She has previously worked in nonprofit communications and public relations, and brings years of experience in writing, social media management, photography, and communications strategy. She graduated in 2022 from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's degree in Communications with minors in English and Commercial Photography.