The Monarch Impact Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

Kim Dunphy Scott graduated from Gwynedd in 1984 and went on to attend Moravian University where she graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and Management. She returned to Gwynedd in 2003 and now works as the Director of Enrollment Management.

Alex McMackin is a member of the class of 2010 at Gwynedd Mercy Academy. While at Gwynedd, she served as a Gwynedd Ambassador and was involved with the field hockey team. She earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from the School of Communications at American University. She worked for Philly’s B101.1 Radio as the Promotions Coordinator and Director of Promotions. Alex was also a marketing communications specialist for Comcast. She volunteers for Project by Project, a leadership development organization that empowers the Asian American community and plays the role of the event manager. Now, she is a campaign manager for Paramount.

Alicia Jones, D.O. ’87 has been an inspiration since her days at Gwynedd, where she served as student council president and was involved with the track team. She received her undergraduate degree in biology at American University and continued her studies at Columbia University and University of Pittsburgh. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a fellowship in geriatric medicine, focusing on disparities in heath care in minority populations. She attended the Executive Leadership Program for global healthcare leaders at Harvard University. Dr. Jones currently works as the Chief Medical Innovation Officer at Vitus Consulting Group in Washington DC. She also serves on the Alumnae Association Board and the Board of Trustees at Gwynedd.

Lisa Madonna '02 has been passionate about the arts since she was a student at Gwynedd. She was president of the Art Club and a dedicated member of stage crew. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. She now works as a stylist and costume designer in Los Angeles where she has styled popular artists such as The Weeknd, One Republic, Olivia Rodrigo, Imagine Dragons, and more.

Dr. Meghan Bishop, Class of '03 at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, excelled in cross country and track. She graduated summa cum laude in biology from the College of William and Mary. Meghan pursued Medicine at The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, becoming a board-certified sports medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in South Jersey. Passionate about athletics, she actively supports Back on My Feet, addressing homelessness through running. Meghan also serves on the Students Run Philly Style Board of Directors, concentrating on empowering women in orthopedics.

Marlena Ventresca Parker ’86 was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy following her graduation from GMA. Colonel Retired Parker served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. She served active duty and participated in air-refueling missions over the Persian Gulf. Marlena began her next chapter as a commercial airline pilot for United Airlines in 1999, but returned to active duty in the U.S. Air Force shortly after the September 11th attacks. Marlena retired from the U.S. Air Force in April 2020. Marlena was awarded the Trocaire Leadership award for Government & Legal service this fall.