GMercyU Welcomes the
CLASS OF 2023 to the
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
By : Lauren Yancer
Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Class of 2023 was celebrated during a weeklong series of festivities that culminated with the Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies hosted at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks on Saturday , May 13 .
GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER Evelyn Nuñez-Lebron , EdD ' 17 Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools in the School District of Philadelphia
Dr . Evelyn Nuñez-Lebron currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools in the School District of Philadelphia and is a GMercyU alumna . Prior to this role , she held various positions in the School District of Philadelphia including Chief of Schools , Assistant Superintendent , Principal , Teacher Coach , and teacher . Dr . Nuñez-Lebron has a deep commitment to ensuring all students receive a high-quality education by working collaboratively , creating partnerships , and building relationships .
View Dr . Nuñez-Lebron ' s full speech here .
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GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT STUDENT SPEAKER Roberta Slawinski ' 23
Roberta Slawinski graduated with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree . Roberta was an involved student within the Occupational Therapy program and completed her Level II fieldwork rotation at Danville State Hospital , a psychiatric facility , and at Variety , the Children ’ s Charity . She , alongside her classmates , designed and implemented a promotional health and wellness program for women affected by interpersonal violence .
Roberta ’ s post-graduate journey now begins , and she plans to work within a mental health setting or outpatient pediatrics and early intervention organization .
View Roberta ' s full speech here .
UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER Valerie A . Arkoosh , MD , MPH Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Valerie A . Arkoosh , MD , MPH was appointed by PA Governor Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services . Prior to this role , she served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners for eight years , holding the role of Commission Chair from November 2016 to January 2023 . Dr . Arkoosh played an integral role in Montgomery County ’ s response to the pandemic , and her transparent leadership was praised by the county .
View Dr . Arkoosh ' s full speech here .