PRESIDENT D ’ EMILIO Awarded CASE Award and Named 2022 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION by Philadelphia Business Journal
By : Lauren Yancer
Gwynedd Mercy University is proud to announce that President D ’ Emilio has been awarded the Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education ( CASE ) and has been named a 2022 Woman of Distinction by Philadelphia Business Journal .
The prestigious CASE award recognizes a District II member institution ’ s highest-ranking officer for exceptional efforts in promoting the understanding and support of education .
“
The Sisters of Mercy and their trailblazing leadership and ability to meet ‘ the next great need ’ serves as a continual source of inspiration to me .
”
“ President D ’ Emilio ’ s background and experience in higher education , combined with her bold and collaborative leadership , have been instrumental in driving our university ’ s success ,” said Keith Richardson , VP of University Advancement . “ This recognition is well deserved as President D ’ Emilio ’ s efforts continue to drive the university toward its goal of becoming the Catholic university leader in professional and healthcare education .”
Each year , PBJ recognizes the region ’ s most influential women across every industry and profession , recognizing them as Women of Distinction . These women make a noticeable difference in their communities and are trailblazers within their industries .
“ Having the opportunity to bring my vision for transformative and innovative education to life alongside the dedicated educators , administrators , and students of GMercyU is not only a tremendous responsibility , but an incredible honor ,” said D ’ Emilio . “ This University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy back in 1948 , and their trailblazing leadership and ability to meet ‘ the next great need ’ serves as a continual source of inspiration to me and to the entire GMercyU community . I am deeply honored to be recognized as a PBJ Woman of Distinction .”
TODAY 7