Join us for an unforgettable evening at Fontbonne's Annual Gala - Celebrating Excellence on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Granite Links in Quincy. This signature event brings together our community to celebrate achievement, leadership, and the enduring impact of a Fontbonne education.

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Gala Honorees

Trailblazer Award

Maureen Gemma ’78, Esq., Retired

Vice President, Eaton Vance

Leadership Award

Morjieta Derisier ’04, Esq.,

Bay State Law Group

Community Impact Award

Dr. Kathleen Gershman ’61, retired

Professor and Department Chairwoman, University of North Dakota

Gala Committee Members

Gala Committee

Ann Cloherty P'12,18 - Advancement Committee Chairwoman

Carmen Alvarado P'21

Michelle Codrington '90

Jane Driscoll '78

Sabrina Manno P'22, '26

Casey McDonagh '00

Melissa Nelson '06

Theresa O'Toole '07

Carolyn Doctoroff '97

Susan Sullivan

Courtney Sullivan Murphy '94

Honorary Committee

Denella J. Clark P’07 

Susanne O’Neil ‘87, P’21

Charlie Drane

Véronique Chisholm ‘07

Ann Cloherty P’12, ‘18

Joanne Gallagher, CSJ ‘66

Doris Morales P’07

Jackie Salas

Maura Spignesi

Nora Wilkins ‘98