SERVING ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

As time marched on, Thompson consistently shared her time, talent and treasure. When she was 22, she started giving to alumni fundraising appeals and continued through her service on the Holy Names Alumni Association Board. She gave whenever and wherever she could.

Thompson is finishing her second term on the AHN Board of Trustees. “When I was asked to join the board, I was thrilled. I feel blessed to be a part of serving the school. I know the charism, and I believe in the mission completely,” she says.

Working on the AHN Board of Trustees for the past several years, Thompson feels very positive and encouraged about the direction of the school and the newly launched fiveyear strategic plan, Light the Way. “We are affirming the mission of an independent, Catholic education and not wavering on that,” she states.

In addition, her work as a trustee has inspired her sense of purpose. When asked about her experience, she says, “The board is a group of highly talented, very smart, engaged individuals — not only for the