St. Francis’ New Board of Directors
Welcomes Visionary Leadership
Establishment of the new Board of Directors brings a
Legacy of Service and Commitment to its Membership
Alison Morr ’89
Alison Morr graduated from St. Francis in 1989 and joined the Board of Directors in August
of 2015. She received her BA in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and a JD and High
Tech Law Certificate from Santa Clara University. Most recently she served as Executive
Director of Development and External Relations managing the development and marketing/
communications efforts for the UC Davis, School of Education.
When reflecting on her St. Francis High School years, Ali recalls tutoring students at Immaculate
Conception as a CSF tutor being her first introduction to giving back in service to others. She actively
participated in the Junior State of America program and credits the experience with forging lifelong
friends and fostering her interest in the law. As a St. Francis graduate she says, “The most fulfilling part
of my career and volunteer work thus far has been helping others learn about opportunities to make a
difference, and make educated philanthropic decisions that best fit their personal interests and make a
measurable impact. Helping others create their own legacy at St. Francis will be just as personally fulfilling for me as my own volunteering and philanthropic support.” Her advice to a recent SF graduate
is a quote that was shared with her about giving back: “Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure;
where your treasure, there your heart; where your heart, there your happiness. St. Augustine” With this
quote in mind, “keep your St. Francis friendships close - they are indeed part of life’s treasures and will
bring you much happiness and support throughout your life.”
Kathleen Deeringer
Kathleen Deeringer joined the Board of Directors in 2013. As a respected former member of the
St. Francis faculty, she brings valuable insight and experience to the Board. Kathleen graduated
from Stanford University with a BA in English and earned an MA in History/Humanities from
CSUS. As a member of the faculty Kathleen taught in the Theology, English and Social Studies
Departments. With her breadth of knowledge and SF community experience, Kathleen became a
member of the Finance Committee. She brings her unique perspective and understanding of what
resources are needed to achieve excellence in both educational and spiritual growth.
As she looks back to memories of her nearly eleven years on the faculty, Kathleen’s fondest
memory wanders to watching her students fall in love with ‘Mr. Darcy’ ranking right up there. She also
shared, “It was a rare privilege to pray together every day and have them openly sharing their concerns.”
Collaborating with her fellow teachers and sharing their energy and creativity inspired her and fed the
passion she was able to bring to the classroom. “We are all committed to ensuring that SF continues to
grow and thrive as a place for young women to blossom.” In her advice to a recent SF graduate she said,
“If I had to give one piece of advice, I would tell her to stay in touch with her St. Francis friends and
teachers. The love you experienced at SF doesn’t end at graduation, but travels with you. Those deep
connections you made at SF can be a powerful support as you face new challenges.”