Sister Maureen Geary, O.P. has been named Interim President of Aquinas College by the Board of Trustees.
Sister Maureen is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, the founding congregation of Aquinas College.
The Aquinas College announcement states:
Sister Maureen is a much-loved presence on campus, and she brings strong faith, deep understanding, solid expertise, and the compassion needed to lead our campus at this pivotal time.
For many years, Sister Maureen has been a true friend to our campus and a faithful presence representing the Dominican Sisters – Grand Rapids with our students, faculty, staff and alumni. As both a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney, Sister Maureen brings a twin set of skills that will serve our community particularly well at this time. She has already done so, contributing much to the College’s success in her roles on the faculty, as a member of the staff and on our Board. Sister Maureen has served:
• As Vice President of Finance and Controller, as well as Assistant Professor of Business for a decade, giving her deep insights into our finances and operations.
• On the Board of Trustees for 12 years, giving her a solid understanding of board governance and oversight. During this time, she was active on the Finance, Investments, Benefits and Dominican Heritage Committees of the Board.
• On the Aquinas College Foundation Board, giving her a true understanding of the important role of philanthropy.
A native Grand Rapidian, she was educated by the Dominican Sisters – Grand Rapids at Immaculate Heart of Mary and Catholic Central High School. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan.
