Special Events

Mercy In Action Speaker Series

As our first event launching the strategic plan, Boundless Mercy, Infinite Possibilities, Merion hosted our inaugural speaker for Mercy in Action Speaker Series, featured Christina Mallon ’06.

Christina’s extraordinary work has been recognized throughout the world, and she has been lauded for her groundbreaking work in design.

As she began her role last month as Microsoft’s Director of Inclusive Design, she shared, “As a neurodiverse woman with dual arm paralysis, I currently live in a world that was not designed for myself nor the other 20% of the world who has a permanent disability which creates constant barriers. It’s my life’s mission to help build the future digital world that considers the needs of underfunded groups at the beginning of its creation.”

Christina is an incredible example of the powerful influence of a Mercy girl!

Makayla Johnson ’23, Morgan Wolfe ’23, Cara Comey ’23, Lily Denn ’23, our featured speaker Christina Mallon ’06, Lauren Elguicze ’24, Brooke Fagley ’24, Emily Kallmeyer ’24, Grace O’Connor ’24

Shining Lights of Mercy Celebration speakers Kristen Keating Weeks ’02, Moira Vaughan ’22, and Ellen Byrnes Willcox ’80, P’12, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Shining Lights of Mercy Event

Merion Mercy hosted some of our Shining Lights of Mercy on Sunday evening April 12, 2022, where we reflected on our Mercy Charism through the lens of a 20-year-out alumna, Kristen Keating Weeks ’02, president of student body, Moira Vaughn ’22, and Vice Chair of our Board of Trustees, Ellen Byrnes Willcox ’80, P’12. The three speakers wove together the timeless value of Mercy. Kristen shared how her Mercy education helped her frame a life and career inspired by that which is “intrinsically good,” a core teaching of her time at Merion and her clear understanding of the Merion Mercy sisterhood. Moira addressed the current blessings of her years at Merion and how a MMA education has equipped her and her classmates to rise to any challenge. Ellen cited the “Roots and Wings of Mercy” as the ever-renewing catalyst that inspires Merion graduates to make themselves and their world better. Ellen further outlined how our Strategic Plan, “Boundless Mercy, Infinite Possibilities,” provides a roadmap for the wellspring of Mercy to fuel our school in the years to come.

Our Shining Lights of Mercy event proved to be a meaningful evening as we shared our mission as a Catholic independent school, reaffirmed our Mercy legacy, and looked to build an even better tomorrow.