Corinne O'Connell '93 is the Chief Executive Officer at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. After her time at Gwynedd, she attended Saint Joseph's University and received her master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership. Corinne worked with the nonprofit organizations Project HOME and the YWCA of Seattle before making her way to Habitat for Humanity in 2009. Corinne was an awardee for the Valentine Leadership Fund in 2017. This fund recognized Corinne for her consistentwork as a female nonprofit leader.

Jessica Azar Thornton '03 - Lieutenant Commander in U.S. Coast Guard

The Monarch Impact is a monthly podcast highlighting the accomplishments of the outstanding Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Alumnae.  Each episode delves into the achievements of our distinguished Monarchs (and Mustangs!) after they’ve taken flight and left our red and gold corridors. Tune in to listen to how our graduates are forging their futures and making a positive impact. 

The Monarch Impact’s mission is to inspire and empower our alumnae, students, and the Gwynedd community by sharing stories from our graduates. This student produced podcast fosters a connection between past, present, and future Mercy girls. 

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, the Sisters of Mercy, or any related affiliate.