Merion Mercy Academy

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A group of Merion Mercy Academy girls at Catholic mass.

Merion Girls

better the world

Merion Mercy Academy prepares students for a life of meaning through personal growth, spiritual development, and academic excellence.

Leading The Way

in

All-Girls

Catholic Education

Our nurturing environment empowers each girl to take risks and experience the joy of becoming her full self.

As a Mercy education school, we call forth the next generation of ethical leaders by teaching girls to see God in themselves and in others.

Our college-prep curriculum and mission-aligned approach shapes learners to be ready for whatever the future holds.

 

We are the Sisterhood

It’s not just about the traditions and life-long friendships. It’s the shared belief that we are stronger together.

Josey

Colette

Sam

Rafaela

Chiarra

Seek to Understand

Since 1884, our heartfelt approach to education has been to nourish minds, hearts and souls— inspiring every student to realize her immense potential.

Merion Mercy Academy students smiling and walking to class.

 

Live Mercy, Seek Justice

More than our motto— it’s a call to action. Rooted in the Mercy tradition and gospel teachings, Merion girls lead with compassion, stand for dignity, and work courageously to create a more just world.

Meghan Pierce, '10

Meghan Pierce '10

President & CEO at The Forum of Executive Women
B.A., The George Washington University
M.A., The University of Pennsylvania

A lifelong advocate of gender equity, Meghan serves as the President & CEO of The Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia's premier women's network. In her role, Meghan is responsible for leading 2,500+ members statewide to expand the impact of women in the workplace and beyond.

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Christina Mallon, '06

Christina Mallon '06

Head of Inclusive Design at Microsoft
B.A., Saint Joseph's University

Christina is an Inclusive Designer with dual arm paralysis. She leads the Inclusive Design team at Microsoft and is a board member of Inclusively & Open Style Lab (Founded at MIT). Her work aims to create technology that empowers. She is currently working on integrating responsible AI and accessibility into products at Microsoft.

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Dr. Laura Stubbs, '75

Dr. Laura Stubbs '75

Senior Director, The Cora Ingrum Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
B.A., The University of Pennsylvania
M.S., The University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., The University of Maryland

Dr. Stubbs currently serves as Senior Director of the Cora Ingrum Center for Community and Outreach at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. Before joining Penn, Laura had a distinguished 30-year career as a U.S. Navy Captain and civil servant, with leadership roles across military, private, and public sectors. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from Penn, and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Dr. Mara Piltin, '06

Dr. Mara Piltin '06

Surgical Oncologist at The Mayo Clinic
B.A., College of The Holy Cross
D.O., Rowan University

Mara Piltin ‘06, DO, is a fellowship trained breast and melanoma surgical oncologist at the Mayo Clinic. She is a proud Merion Mercy graduate of the class of 2006 and subsequently obtained her B.A. in biology from the College of the Holy Cross with a minor in studio art. She pursued her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and general surgery training from Rowan University where she was the repeat recipient of the Golden Scalpel Award for technical excellence. Dr. Piltin then completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and remains the only fellow in 20 years hired to join the practice.

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