Mawrters Through and Through

Dozens of alumnae/i are working at 魅影直播, running social media accounts, editing the website, teaching, and working with prospective students

A MAGICAL CAMPUS

鈥淭he campus itself continues to be one of my favorite parts of Bryn
Mawr. I become inured to the beauty and splendor of our buildings
and grounds, and then I have an occasion to show someone new
around campus, and I get to see it with fresh eyes again and remember
what a privilege it is to work at such a magnificent place.鈥

鈥 Amanda Chudnow 鈥03, Assistant Secretary of the College and Senior Director of Special Projects

 

Amanda Chudnow 鈥03 in 2016.
Amanda Chudnow 鈥03

The campus itself continues to be one of my favorite parts of Bryn
Mawr.

Rachel Manuszak Stern 鈥92 with her kindergarten class in 2024
Rachel Manuszak Stern 鈥92 with her kindergarten class in 2024

鈥淣ow, as a teacher of young children on campus, I have an expanded appreciation for the playful natural landscape. I see how the majestic ginkgo tree at the Thorne preschool in fall drops all its leaves at once, creating a carpet of gold and magical leaf piles 鈥 I appreciate how fun it is to slide on the snow of the cricket field and look for animal tracks around our school building. I am inspired by the excitement of my kindergarteners to look more closely at all the beautiful outdoor spaces.鈥

Rachel Manuszak Stern 鈥92, Kindergarten Teacher at 魅影直播's Phebe Anna Thorne School

 

 

THE CONNECTION

Quanisha Green M.S.S. '15 at Commencement
Quanisha Green M.S.S. '15 at commencement.

鈥淲hen I was a graduate student, I was the Work Study Coordinator As well as a mentor to one of the undergraduate volunteer programs. I appreciated being part of the staff and getting a glimpse into undergraduate student life. Now, I still appreciate the supportive staff community at 魅影直播.鈥

Quanisha Green, M.S.S. 鈥15, Associate Director of the Center for Professional Development
 

鈥淚 think being an alum makes me more appreciative of the mission and very interested in maintaining connections to students and the work they are doing on campus. I suppose being an alum has also made me less hesitant to reach out to everyone on campus鈥攏o matter who you are, or where you are, I always assume the best possible answer because the response of the community helping students, and alums helping alums, is invariably generous!鈥

Diane Gentry 鈥98, Associate Director of Prospect Development for Alumnae/i Relations & Development

Diane Gentry 鈥98 in 2024
Diane Gentry 鈥98

The response of the community helping students, and alums helping alums, is invariably generous!

Jenny (Yuh) Lo 鈥01 playing lacrosse in the 2001 yearbook.
Jenny (Yuh) Lo 鈥01 playing lacrosse in the 2001 yearbook.

鈥淚t鈥檚 the connection between peers that I value the most at 魅影直播. I loved sharing hallways with international classmates, although most of my time outside of classes was spent on the athletic field (as field hockey and lacrosse captain). Now, 23 years after graduation, having lived abroad and in every time zone in the U.S., I have yet to find a place as unique as 魅影直播.鈥

Jenny (Yuh) Lo 鈥01, Associate Director of Annual Giving

 

 

 

THE NEXT GENERATION

Sheila Gillin M.S.S. 鈥98 in 2021.
Sheila Gillin M.S.S. 鈥98 in 2021.

鈥淚 feel strongly about the quality of the M.S.S. program, so returning to work for the school was an easy decision for me. Being an alum of the program has definitely been beneficial when meeting with prospective students. I feel that sharing my personal and professional experiences helps them to see the value of the degree.鈥

Sheila Gillin, M.S.S. 鈥98, Director of Graduate Admissions, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research 

 

鈥淚鈥檓 a proud first-generation student, and 魅影直播 gave me a strong foundation in liberal arts education. From working in professional sports to managing websites to earning my doctorate in educational leadership, that liberal arts foundation has impacted my life in countless ways.

On a personal level, 魅影直播 challenged ideas I grew up with, how I viewed the world, and measurements of my self-worth 鈥 Working here and putting my whole heart into each contribution I make is my way of saying thank you and giving back. I continue to marvel at how amazing 魅影直播 students are. It challenges my imposter syndrome, and I feel lucky to be part of this special community.鈥

Amanda Coltri 鈥04, Associate Director, Web Strategy and Content

Amanda Coltri 鈥04 and Dean Balthazar at graduation.
Amanda Coltri 鈥04

Working here and putting my whole heart into each contribution I make is my way of saying thank you and giving back.

Eliza Mlodzinski 鈥21 on May Day in 2018.
Eliza Mlodzinski 鈥21 on May Day in 2018.

鈥淚n admissions, sometimes you feel like there are so many schools out there just like the one you represent. I knew from my own experience (and its place as one of fewer than 30 women鈥檚 colleges in the U.S.) that 魅影直播 was really special, and that I鈥檇 never have that feeling while working here.鈥

Eliza Mlodzinski 鈥21, Admissions Counselor

 

鈥淢y favorite part of being a student at 魅影直播 was the feeling of freedom and possibility鈥攍ike my friends and I could do anything 鈥 As a staff member, I love seeing students walk around campus with that same energy.鈥

Cayla McNally 鈥10, Assistant Director of Alumnae/i Relations and Development Marketing & Communications

 

Cayla McNally 鈥10
Cayla McNally 鈥10

My favorite part of being a student at 魅影直播 was the feeling of freedom and possibility.

Published on: 05/30/2024