Advancement Welcomes New Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

Colleen McNulty came to Mercersburg in May as the director of alumni and parent relations. She follows Jenn Flanagan Bradley ’99, who recently stepped into a new role, leadership giving officer.

“Everyone has a story, and I want to hear them,” McNulty said. “I look forward to hearing from Mercersburg alumni about their experiences, what attracted them to the school, and what keeps them connected to the Academy.”

McNulty brings a breadth of experience to Mercersburg, having previously worked at Blair Academy in several roles, including director of annual giving, and at James Madison University as the alumni relations coordinator.

“I had a wonderful experience at Blair Academy, where I engaged with parents and alumni, that eventually led to my being part of the annual giving team,” said McNulty. “In that role, I learned so much from alumni about their boarding school experience and how it changed their lives. Then, when my sons were students at Blair, I was able to relate to fellow parents and share their boarding school experiences from a different perspective.”

McNulty holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/public relations from Radford University and a master’s degree in communication arts from William Paterson University. She has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland. Her personal interests include community theatre and tap dance, cooking, and riding her Peloton bike.

–Debra Collins P ’14