Alumnae Center for Leadership
Built by women. Designed for all.
Saint Joseph's alumnae represent approximately 55% of the University's 112,000 living alumni — a remarkable community of women who span diverse industries, hold distinguished leadership positions, and drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities worldwide.
To harness this powerful network and expand and unite the University’s existing programming and mission, Saint Joseph’s is now strategically broadening the reach of its Women’s Center to become the new Alumnae Center for Leadership. Built by women, but designed for all, the Alumnae Center will support students and graduates alike to grow as leaders in their careers, communities and beyond.
Core Commitments
- Personal and professional development programming that builds leaders who are not only successful, but also intentional for others.
- Mentorship networks that connect emerging leaders with accomplished professionals.
- Well-being initiatives that respect the values of cura personalis, care of the whole person.
About the Inaugural Director
Mary Lou Quinlan, BA ’75, H ’07
After a decade in marketing for Avon Products, Inc., Quinlan rose to CEO of NYC advertising agency NW Ayer. Subsequently, she founded her own women’s consultancy, Just Ask a Woman, where she advised dozens of Fortune 500 companies on marketing strategy and, for many years, keynoted national conferences. She is the author of four books about women, including the New York Times bestseller “The God Box.”
For the past 12 years, she performed a solo show “The God Box” Off-Broadway, across the U.S. and in Ireland, donating all proceeds, in excess of $700,000 to local charities. Quinlan was a trustee of Saint Joseph’s for 10 years, received its highest alumni award, The Shield of Loyola, and served as its communications director, as well as an adjunct professor in marketing.
Your power has purpose
United by the transformative power of Jesuit education, alumnae across generations are mobilizing to advance leadership development, creating a legacy that empowers all Hawks to rise.