Supporting the Future :
Donna ’ 83 ,’ 85 and Greg Dorozinsky Establish First Annual and Endowed Graduate Scholarships
Donna Wivell Dorozinsky ’ 83 , ’ 85 has always known her path . From the time she was 11 working at Fox Run Nursing Home , she knew she wanted to be a nurse . That decision came easily , but choosing where to pursue her nursing degree required more thought .
“ I had three schools in mind , and I was accepted into all three ,” Donna recalls . “ When I met with the dean at Villanova , she told me that if I got into GMercyU , that ’ s where I should go . My mom also wanted me to go to GMercyU . I think she knew from the start that ’ s where I belonged .”
Donna enrolled in GMercyU ’ s 2 + 2 nursing program , a unique offering at the time . This program allowed her to earn her RN in two years and begin working while completing her BSN .
“ My journey would have been completely different if I hadn ’ t chosen GMercyU ,” Donna said . “ Because I was in the 2 + 2 program , I spent the last two years of school focusing on leadership , while many of my peers were still learning the clinical aspects of nursing .”
This foundation served Donna well . After earning her BSN , she immediately pursued graduate studies , obtaining her MSN from Widener University . She began her nursing career at Abington Hospital and , shortly after , transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry in 1989 , joining what is now GlaxoSmithKline .
After nearly two decades in the industry , Donna sought a balance between her professional ambitions and family life . This desire led her to establish Just in Time GCP , a consulting firm specializing in optimizing the quality of clinical research . Today , her firm employs more than 100 people and is recognized for its contributions to clinical trial operations and compliance .
While entrepreneurship seemed natural — her parents were both business owners — Donna credits GMercyU with giving her the confidence to take the leap .
“ GMercyU gave me the confidence to take risks , which is essential for entrepreneurial success ,” Donna said . “ By the time I was 19 , I was already a charge nurse in the ER . I believe that I gained my confidence as a leader and as a woman during my time at GMercyU . So , when I graduated , I was ready to begin my leadership journey .”
As a business leader , Donna understands the importance of investing in the future workforce . Inspired by a family friend pursuing her graduate degree , Donna and her family recently established the first annual and endowed scholarships for graduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University .
The annual scholarship supports a graduate student with financial need , while the Endowed Scholarship ensures that future generations will have access to the same opportunities by making graduate education more affordable .
“ A smart investor seeks a return on investment , and I know society will benefit from this ,” Donna said . “ I chose this scholarship because of its potential for impact and to address a significant unmet need in graduate education .”
As a member of GMercyU ’ s Board of Trustees , Donna is committed to supporting the university ’ s mission and its future leaders .
“ I can tell you , I was hired at SmithKline Beecham [ now GSK ] because the hiring manager ’ s girlfriend was a GMercyU graduate and an incredible nurse ,” Donna recalls . “ He took a chance on me because of the reputation of GMercyU grads . I want that legacy to continue .”
Donna ’ s and her husband Greg ’ s generosity will ensure that future Distinctive Mercy Graduates have the support they need to follow their own paths , just as she did .
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