Experience five intense days of learning, sharing, and fun with friends and colleagues from across America and return home with the wisdom, tools, plans and support you need to advance your program to a whole new level of success.
Centered in our faith and the mission of Catholic education, this experience promises renewed energy and rekindled passion for you and your important work in our Catholic Schools.
The National Enrollment Management Conference for Catholic Schools™
A national conference exclusively for Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools offering proven strategies to ensure sustainability, affordability and accessibility of Catholic Schools.
Acquire the techniques, tools and strategies to make an immediate impact in your school’s admissions effort.
In depth presentations will explore the strategy of Enrollment Manage ment
— moving prospective students through the enrollment management funnel from inquiry to graduation and everything in between.
National Advancement Summer Institute
for Catholic Schools
PrESENtS thE:
America’s Premier Advancement Experience for Catholic SchoolsBoston, Massachusetts • Sunday, June 26 to Thursday, June 30, 2016
Two Great Conferences — Select One; Learn from Both
S h a r E d C o N f E r E N C E a T T r a C T i o N S• “TasteofNewEngland”WelcomingReception
• EveningHarborCruise
• “TakeMeOuttotheBallgame”joinusforaneveningreceptionatthehomeofthe“2013WorldChampions”BostonRedSoxatFenwayPark
• GuidedTrolleyTourofHistoricBoston
• Visitto“TheBlackRose,”Boston’sFavoriteIrishPub
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Topics include• AssessingYourInquiry/ResponseSystem• Communications–Personal,Print,Media,Web• EngagingFacultyinRecruitingandRetention• EngagingYourParentsinAdmissions• EnrollmentManagementforAdvancement
Directors• ExpandingYourApplicantPool• Facebook,TwitterandMore:SocialMedia
Strategies• ManagingPaper,DataandApplicants• OpenHouses• Positioning/CompetingwithOtherCatholic
Schools• President/PrincipalRoleinEnrollment
Management• RecruitmentandRetentionPlans• RecruitmentofNonCatholics• RetentionStrategies• SocialMediainAdmissions• StudentShadowPrograms• UsingTechnologyinAdmissions• Welcoming/EngagingNewlyAcceptedFamilies
• YourSchoolfromtheCustomer’sPerspective
Who Should attend• SuperintendentsandDiocesanLeadership
teams• Presidents,Principals,AssistantPrincipals• PastorsandHeadsofSchool• AdministrativeTeams• Directorsof:Admissions,Recruitment,
Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Athletics, Enrollment Coordinators
• ReligiousCommunityLeaders• BoardMembers• BusinessManagers
Why Should You attend• Catholic,Mission-Centered• Experience and Success Dedicated
Exclusively to Catholic Education• StrategicSolutionsforCatholicSchools• PeopleSkills,PeoplePersons• VariedandTargetedTopics• EducationandEntertainment• InstantNetworkofFriendsandColleagues• It’sAbouttheExperience• AskAnyofour“Our”Alumni• You’llTakeHomeMoreThanYouCameWith• huge resource Manual (available for an extra charge)
• Enrollment Plan to take home
Daily liTurgy
MORNINGTHEME
Enrollment Management 101: “Success is in the Science”Branding = identity• BeingaDifferenceMaker:HowtoRevivifyYourBrandwithaNewLife
general Marketing = attention• DevelopingMarketingStrategiestoMeetGoals
• Communications:Personal,Print,Media,Web
• Budgeting/JustifyingExpenditures
• TellingYourStory
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
Target Marketing = attraction• CraftingYourMessageforYour
Intended Audience• It’sJustMe,Myself,andI:TheEffectiveOne-PersonAdmissionsOffice
Daily liTurgy — BrEakfaST rounDTaBlES —
MORNINGTHEME
Micro Marketing = relationship• EstablishingaConnection:SecuringYourPlaceintheProspect’s Mind
• CreatingAffordableandTimelyPieces
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
recruitment = action• Event-DrivenRecruitment• TheRoleofthePresident/Principal
in recruitment• CultivatingProspects:Turn“Shoppers”into“Buyers”
• BeOurGuest:Guest-Centeredrecruitment
• FiveStepstoIncreasingyourEnrollment
• BuildingtheRelationshipviaInformationNights,OpenHouses,School tours, and Student Shadow Programs
• KnowtheCompetition:Strategiesto Differentiate
• MakinganImpactwithSocialMedia
Daily liTurgy — BrEakfaST rounDTaBlES —
MORNINGTHEME
application = interest• TheRoleofEnrollment
Management in Advancement• TheApplication:AskingALLthe
right Questions• EnrollmentbytheNumbers:SettingGoals-TrackingResults
• DataDrivesStrategy:CollectionandImplementation
• Attract,Recruit,andCultivatewithtechnology tools
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
acceptance = invitation• BeOurGuest:AWelcomingFirst
Impression• FinancialAid:Maximizingthe
return on Investment• TheRoleofthePresident/Principalin
Enrollment Management
Enrollment = Decision• FIT(FreshmeninTransition):RetentionBeginsatEnrollment
• OpportunitiestoEngageParentsat Point of Enrollment
• LinkingYourAdmissionsandBusinessOfficeforSuccess
Daily liTurgy — BrEakfaST rounDTaBlES —
MORNINGTHEME
retention = fulfillment• RetentionAgents:Facultyand
Staff• MaintainingaConnection:CapturingThoseWhoDidNotEnroll
• LessonsLearnedfromanExperiencedAdmissionsOfficer
• TenThingsCatholicSchoolsaredoingrighttoLeverageAffordabilityandtuition Assistance
• ItTakesaVillage:StrategicStudentretention
Winning Strategies to Take home
closing Prayer and commissioning ceremony
conference Evaluation
conference concludes at 12 noon
SUNDAY,JUNE26 MONDAY,JUNE27 TUESDAY,JUNE28 WEDNESDAY,JUNE29 THURSDAY,JUNE30
registration3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
opening liturgy6:00 p.m.
“Taste of New England” Welcoming Reception7:00 p.m.
ThE NaTioNal ENrollMENT MaNagEMENT CoNfErENCE for CaTholiC SChoolS SChEdulE
iN dEPTh PrESENTaTioNS will explore the science and strategy of Enrollment Manage ment — moving prospective students through the enrollment management funnel from inquiry to graduation and everything in between.
Sunday, June 26 to Thursday, June 30Boston Marriott Quincy hotel, Quincy, Ma
The National Enrollment Management Conference for Catholic Schools™
— general Sessions and Breakout Sessions including Joint Sessions with the advancement conference attendees —
Branding=Identity
GeneralMarketing=Attention
TargetMarketing=Attraction
MicroMarketing=Relationship
Recruitment=Action
Application=Interest
Acceptance= Invitation
Enrollment= Decision
Retention= Fulfillment
graduaTioN =CElEBraTioN
“ENrollMENT MaNagEMENTfuNNEl”
BostonHarborCruise ReceptionatFenwayPark,BusTriptoWrenthamOutlets,oraFreeNightinBoston’sBackBay
TrolleyTourofBostonandanIrishPartyatTheBlackRose
Topics include• AdvancementforHeads,Presidentsand
Principals• AlumniareForever:HowtoKeepThemintheFamily
• AnnualFund:BuildfromtheGroundUp• BuildingaCultureofPhilanthropy• BuildingEffectiveBoardsforAdvancement• BusinessofRaisingMoney• CommunicationsPrograms• CreatingtheWrittenStrategicPlanfor
Advancement• DonorStewardship• EnhancingYourAnnualReport• EstablishingaMajorGiftProgram• Facebook,Instagram,LinkedIn,Twitterand
More: Social Media Strategies• MinistryofAdvancement• PlannedGivingandBequestsPrograms• PlanningforaSuccessfulCapitalCampaign• ProspectIdentification,Cultivationand
Solicitation• ProspectResearch• RolePlayingtheAsk• SpecialEvents
• StrategicPlanning• VolunteerManagement/Governance
Who Should attend• AdvancementDirectors/AlumniDirectors• PresidentsandPrincipals• BoardMembers• CommunicationsDirectors• DiocesanEducationLeaders• KeyAdministrators&Volunteers• Bringyouradvancementteam! Bestresultsoccurwhentwoor more attend from the same school.
Why Should You attend• 100%FaithandMission-CenteredFocus
on Catholic Schools
• All New Sessions Designed for today’s tough Challenges
•Personal, Private time with our Partners toAddressYourIssues
• huge, Comprehensive take home resource Manual and Plan (manual available for an extra charge)
• Practical,TopicSpecificBreakfastandLunchRoundtables
• A“BestofBoston”Experience
Daily liTurgy
MORNINGTHEME
advancement operations• ChangingtheLandscapeof
Philanthropy• TheRightTeam:HowManyDoINeedandWhoDoesWhat?
• NewAdvancementDirectors:FiveSecrets of Successful Newbies
• ThePresidentandDirectorofAdvancement relationship: Setting Expectations
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
annual fund• DevelopingaLeadershipGiving
Program• SegmentationTechniquesand
Strategies• MakingLeadershipGiftPersonal
Solicitations• UsingChallengeGiftsandMatchingGifts
• TeamCrowdfunding:BringingAdvancementandExtra-CurricularPrograms together
• OneDayGivingCampaigns
BostonHarborCruise
Daily liTurgy — BrEakfaST rounDTaBlES —
MORNINGTHEME
capital campaigns & Major gifts• RolePlayingtheFacetoFaceAsk• WhatItTakestoGetaMegaGift• WhatShouldbeinPlaceBeforeYouStartaCampaign?
• IsYourCampaignFeasible?• CultivatingYourTopProspects• FamilyPhilanthropy
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
Planned giving and Special Events• BuildaLegacyPhilanthropyProgram• UsingPlannedGiftstoBuild
Endowment• StoriesfromtheRoad–(PlannedGiving)VehiclestoGetYouThere
• BestTipsforAuctions,LegacyGalasandGolfTournaments
• AddingNewElementstoYourEventStrategy
ReceptionatFenwayPark,BusTriptoWrenthamOutlets,oraFreeNightinBoston’sBackBay
Daily liTurgy
— BrEakfaST rounDTaBlES —
MORNINGTHEME
constituent relations• SocialMediaStrategicPlanfor
Engaging Alumni
• ParentandGrandparentPrograms
• ClassAgentPrograms,Out…AffinityGroups,In
• SocialNetworking
— lunch rounDTaBlES —
AFTERNOONTHEME
communications• BrandManagementforYourSchool
• PersuasiveDevelopmentWriting
• Elementsofa“Powerful”Magazine/Newsletters
• RockYourSchool’sWebsite
• EffectiveWritingforAdvancementProfessionals
• Don’tBeScaredofE-Communications
TrolleyTourofBostonandanIrishPartyatTheBlackRose
SUNDAY,JUNE26 MONDAY,JUNE27 TUESDAY,JUNE28 WEDNESDAY,JUNE29 THURSDAY,JUNE30
registration3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
opening liturgy6:00 p.m.
“Taste of New England” Welcoming Reception7:00 p.m.
ThE NaTioNal advaNCEMENT CoNfErENCE for CaTholiC SChoolS SChEdulE
A strategic, results oriented, high energy four day conference designed specifically for seasoned Catholic high School and Elementary School advancement professionals and leaders who want to take their programs and team performance to the next level.
Sunday, June 26 to Thursday, June 30Boston Marriott Quincy hotel, Quincy, Ma
The National advancement Conference for Catholic Schools™
— general Sessions and Breakout Sessions including Joint Sessions with the Enrollment Management conference attendees —
Daily liTurgy
MORNINGTHEME
Stewardship and Volunteer Management
•100WaystoThankYourDonors
•EngagingYourBoardintheFundraisingProcess
• Identifying,RecruitingandManagingthe“Right”Volunteers
•LikeItorNot,It’sYourJob:TheHeadandFundraising
Winning Strategies to Take home
closing Prayer and commissioning ceremony
conference Evaluations
conference concludes at 12 noon
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• AdvancementProgramAssessments
• CapitalCampaignFeasibilityStudies
• CapitalCampaignCounselandManagement
• BoardandVolunteerLeadershipTraining
• MajorGiftsCounsel
• PlannedGivingPrograms
• CommunicationsCounsel
• StrategicPlanning
• AnnualFundPrograms
• Stewardship
• ConstituentRelationsPrograms
• EnrollmentManagement
• Branding
• Marketing
• ConversionStrategies
• StudentRetention
• StudentRecruitment
how We Can help You
If you have questions, call Larry Furey at (781) 710-0242, [email protected] or Chris Hagerty at (814) 566-7500, [email protected]. You will receive confirmation upon receipt of your registration form and payment. Final conference information will be sent to you four weeks before the conference and will include full details on the conference’s daily schedule and activities. Visit our website for more information: www.partnersinmission.com
Conference Registration & FeesThe fee includes post-seminar telephone consultation, refreshments, breakfast, lunch, dinner on Sunday and Monday evening and most evening events including event transportation. Accommodations are on your own. A $400 deposit is required for each individual who registers. Balance will be due 45 days prior to the conference. Register early, as previous conferences have sold out.
Refund PolicyFull refund (less a $100 administrative fee) if you cancel in writing 30 days prior to the conference. No refund will be made if your cancellation is received within 30 days of the conference. Partners in Mission reserves the right to change, modify or cancel any program or activity.
Bishop Joseph McFadden Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarships, named in honor of the late Bishop Joseph McFadden, are available to participants. Please send your registration form along with a letter describing why a partial scholarship will be important to your institution. Unfortunately, because of limited
funds, we may not be able to assist everyone who applies.
our MissionPartners in Mission, led by a team of dedicated professionals, firmly rooted in the ministry of Catholic education and inspired by the Spirit, is
totally committed to advancing Catholic education by:• Creatingacommunityofstrengthforadvancement,admission,
communication and alumni professionals engaged in this ministry so critical for the future vitality of our Catholic Church
• Advancingexcellenceinbestpracticesthrougheducationalprogramsandconsulting services
• Enhancingprofessionaldevelopmentthroughnetworkingandmentoringopportunities.
Summary of ServicesPartners in Missionisafull-serviceconsultingfirmfocusedexclusivelyondevelopingexcellenceinCatholicschooladvancementandleadership.Ourdedicated team of professionals partner with clients to advance their missions by providing comprehensive and effective solutions to address the challenges they face every day. Specializing in advancement program assessments, volunteer leadership, enrollment management, capital campaign management, annual fund segmentation, major gift solicitation, planned giving, stewardship, strategic planning and leadership training, among other related services, Partners in Mission offers proven strategies and practices to advance the missionofgrowthandexcellenceinCatholicschools,dioceses,religiouscongregations and parishes.
Ourteamhasserveddozensofsuchorganizationsaroundthecountryinmorethanthirtyfivestates.OurconsultantsareaccomplishedprofessionalswhobringawealthofexperiencetoCatholicschooladvancement;manyofus actually began their advancement careers working at our high school alma maters. As partners among ourselves and with our clients’ missions, we value, understand and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives — and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come.
JuNE 26–30 JuNE 26-30 The National The National advancement Enrollment Management Conference for Conference for Catholic Schools Catholic Schools
EarlyBirdDiscount (expiresMarch1) $849 $849
Pre-Registration (expiresMay1) $899 $899
regular registration (expiresJune1) $949 $949
LateRegistration (afterJune1) $999 $999
EachAdditionalRegistrant $849 $849
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Please make checks payable, and mail registration to Partners in Mission, 124 Sycamore Drive, Westwood, MA 02090.
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accommodations at The Boston Marriott Quincy hotel
A special conference rate of $181 per night (single or double occupancy) has been guaranteed at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel for rooms booked by Monday, June 6, 2016 based on availability. To arrange your stay, please call the hotel at (800) 228-9290 or 617-472-1000. The Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel is located at Exit 19A off I-93 and just 8 miles from Boston and 9 miles from Logan International Airport. The Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel offers the elegance and sophistication of a downtown hotel in a convenient suburban location. All public transportation is available at the hotel. The hotel website: www.marriott.com/quincy
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Keynote SpeaKer
Sr. Clare fitzgerald, SSNdfounder and Director of the catholic School leadership Program at Boston college
recipient of ncEa’s St. Elizabeth ann Seton President’s award and acaaP’s lifetime
achievement award
“Proclaiming our Mission — living our faith through Catholic Schools”
attendees comment on their Partners in Mission Conference“… i am better at what i do because of what that Partners in Mission has shared…”
“Theconferenceexceededmyexpectations. Speakers were excellent.Topicsexcellent—Foodexcellent—Outingsexcellent— Printed pieces table excellent (overwhelming) — Starting sessions withrockmusic—FABULOUS—Offeringcannoli’s,cake,RedSoxperks to the little boy with his dadwasoverthetopfun.—LoveLarryandChrispresentationsandcommentstoallofus.”
Janet flanagan, director of advancement, Bishop heelan Catholic School System (ia)
“Onceagain,Partners in Mission provided an excellent conference in the area of enrollment guided by the mission of Catholic schools. As a participant for the third year straight, I came away with more insight into areas of enrollment which I can take back to school and implement into action. the Partners in Mission team is an incredible supportsystemtous!”
Sue ushela, director of admissions, Saint Joseph high School (iN)
“Myexpectationswereexceeded!Allof the presenters were informative andengaging.IbroughtbackLOTSof ideas that can be quick wins, as well as some concepts that may take longer to implement. the personal touches were noticed and appreciated, e.g., chocolate covered strawberries,Larrybeingthepersonto hand out tickets and welcome attendeestotheOdysseycruise,etc.”
andrea Wills, admissions and Marketing Coordinator, The Seton Keough high School (Md)
“Itexceededmyexpectations.FromthemomentIarrivedthefirstday I noticed the overwhelming attention to detail, felt welcome from every team member by their smiles, extending a hand to me and their efforts at knowing myself and every other attendee. the conference announcement session were entertaining and sometimes hilarious and made the experience even better as the information sessionswerejam-packedwithvaluable information, those comical breaks were a refreshing break for my brain. the sessions, presenters, parentpanelwereamazing,rivetingand inspirational in many ways. the very best professional development experienceofmylife!”
Tammy-rae Kennedy, director of development, greater Woonsocket Catholic regional School System (ri)
“Withover20yearsinFundraising,Ihave been to a lot of conferences for otherorganizationsandmissions,and this one ranks as one of the best,ifnotthebest.Yourteam,including the support staff, are AMAZING!!!”
dennis P. Buckley, CfrE, vice President of advancement, archbishop Stepinac high School (NY)
“ThePartners in Mission conference truly was the conferenceofalifetime!Thetools and strategies I learned in four days were invaluable. the resource manual I received is like a bible on successfully running a Catholic institution. I would highly recommendthisconference.”
rachel degirolamo, director of admissions, Padua franciscan high School (oh)
“Theconferencewasnon-stopwith great ideas, enthusiasm, highenergyandlotsoffun,too!I came away with many tools for our advancement office, some new and some that I was aware of, but happy for the reinforcement of best practices.”
Maureen Egan, director of Constituent relations, villa Maria academy high School (Pa)
“ThePartners in Mission team is filled with people who have been in the trenches and are willing and able to share their skills in recruitment and advancement with enthusiasm.”
angie gray, director of development/Marketing, Badin high School (oh)
“IwouldencourageanyoneinAdvancement and Enrollment to attend the Partners in Mission conference. their energy and knowledge contributed to providing me the best professional conference Ihaveattended.11outof10totheirteam!”
rita hayes, director of annual giving,
St. John’s Jesuit high School & academy (oh)
“IleftthePartners in Mission conference feeling inspired, not only as an Advancement person but as a Catholic. I’m proud to work with anorganizationwherefaithandmissionaretwokeycomponents.”
Molly Walsh, director of Constituent relations, St. John vianney high School (Mo)
“ThePartners in Mission conference was money well spent. I would encourage everyone working in Catholic school Advancement to experience this informative and practical conference. the information and systems you learn will literally transform your advancement operation and position you to take your program to new heights.”
Kim aubry, director of advancement, Bishop o’Connell high School (va)
“ThankyouPartners in Mission!Thiswasagreatconference!Ihavearenewed energy for Admissions and trying some new ideas. the Partners, as well as fellow attendees, are always willing to share best practices-andflops.Thankyou!”
Maureen Kerr, director of admissions, little flower Catholic high School (Pa)
Meet The Partners in Mission Team and Conference faculty
Tom BrodnickiSenior Partner, Partners in MissionVice President of Advancement (former)UniversityofSt.Francis(IL)
Director of Advancement (former)St.RitaHighSchool(IL)
Tom’s 40 years in the field turns your capital campaign dreams into reality
Mary J. foleyDirector of Advancement Services (former)Archdiocese of Chicago
Mary helped schools in the archdiocese of chicago increase their giving from $10 million a year to over $35 million
Mary lundDirector of AdvancementMercy high School (CA)
Mary raises over $400,000 at the special event each year
lauren fredetteDirector of Advancement (former)BishopFenwickHighSchool(MA)trinity Catholic high School (Ct)
lauren guided the advancement Program at Trinity catholic that raised $145,000 over budget and organized their first legacy gala that raised $133,000
larry fureyFounder and Partner, Partners in MissionAsst. Headmaster of AdvancementXaverianBrothersHighSchool(MA)
larry is leading a $20 million capital campaign for Xaverian
Zane gizziAssociate Dean of AdvancementYorkCollege(PA)Director of Advancement (former)LancasterCatholicHighSchool(PA)
Zane built a Planned giving Program at lancaster catholic second to none
Cathy donahueDirector of Enrollment & MarketingCatholic Schools of the Diocese ofBridgeport
cathy is a brilliant strategic marketing professional
hal dupuyDirector of Advancement (former)CatholicHighSchool(LA)
hal sees the value of a strong constituent relations program as the key to achieve the goals of the annual fund
Chris hagertySenior Partner, Partners in MissionDirector of Strategic InitiativesCathedral Preparatory School (PA)VillaMariaAcademy(PA)
chris has just secured a $10 million gift for cathedral Prep and Villa Maria
Jennie hagertyDirector of AdvancementSt.JudetheApostleChurchandOurLady’sChristianSchool(PA)
Jennie has built an advancement program that raises in excess of $500,000 annually
Sr. rita o’leary, i.h.M.Director of Planned Giving & StewardshipImmaculataUniversity(PA)and
Director of Advancement (former)BishopMcDevittHighSchool (PA)
Securing Planned gifts of all sizes makes Sr. rita a gem for generations
grace reganHead of SchoolSt. Mary’s high School (MA)
Executive Director of Advancement (former)NewEnglandProvinceofJesuits(MA)grace has introduced a new branding identity at St. Mary’s
Michelle BirkelDirector of AdvancementPius X high School and Foundation(NE)
Michelle has grown the annual fund for Pius X from $131,000 to $590,000 in seven years
anna MinerDirector of Admissions (former)FontbonneAcademy(MA)
anna significantly increased enrollment at fontbonne academy in three years
Br. daniel Skala, CfX, Ph.d.HeadmasterXaverianBrothersHighSchool(MA)
Br. Dan has assembled an “all Star Philanthropic Board of Trustees”
Chris StilesDirector of AdvancementMountSt.MaryHighSchool(OK)
chris has just completed a $4.4 million capital campaign.
Shana ruffner MaguireDirector of AdmissionPadua Academy (DE)
Shana will inspire and empower you to optimize your school’s enrollment
Maria ippolitoDirector of School Marketing and CommunicationsArchdiocese of Chicago
Maria led the efforts around the development of the archdiocese’s very successful Parent ambassador Program
Bob Tift, Ed.d.President (former)Benilde–St.Margaret’sSchool(MN)
Bob’s expertise includes governance and Board development, and strategic planning
Steven Virgadamo Director, Alliance for Catholic Education Program (ACE) (former)Vice President, Catholic School Management (former)Steven has consulted directly with hundreds of schools in almost half of the arch/dioceses of the united States.
Tom deangelisChairman of the Board (former)BishopMcDevittHighSchoolharrisburg, Pennsylvania
Tom builds faith-based leaders for catholic Schools from proven corporate models