Board of Directors

The composition of the McAuley Ministries Board of Directors reflects a strong connection to our founders — the Sisters of Mercy — and the communities we serve. Over forty percent of our board are Sisters of Mercy and half of our board members are residents of the Hill District, Uptown, or West Oakland, reinforcing our commitment to these key neighborhoods. The diversity of our board brings a wealth of perspectives. Together, our board members bring expertise in education, community and economic development, health and human services, finance, and our Mercy heritage.

2025 Board of Directors

Sister Susan Welsh, RSM (Co-Chair) Sisters of Mercy

Thelma Lovette Morris (Co-Chair) Retired Educator

Micaela Young (Secretary) Communications, Photography, and Video Producer

Tia L. Baker Chief Executive Officer, Crown Cut Concierge Chief Operating Officer, Cupcakes Most Wanted Membership Director, Ujamaa Collective

Sister Sheila Carney, RSM Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage & Service, Carlow University Sisters of Mercy

Jaime Dircksen President & Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Mercy

Sister Patricia McCann, RSM  Sisters of Mercy

Sister Kathleen McGrady, SC Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

Sister Barbara Anne Quinn, RSM Sisters of Mercy

Howard B. Slaughter Jr., D. Sc., MBA, MPM President & Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity

Sister Judith Stojhovic, RSM Sisters of Mercy

Marisol Wandiga Valentin Executive Director, McAuley Ministries

Founding Board Members

Sister Sheila Carney, RSM
Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage & Service, Carlow University
Sisters of Mercy

Sister Patricia Mary Hespelein, RSM
Sisters of Mercy

Sister Patricia McCann, RSM
Sisters of Mercy

Sister Lorraine Meskowski, RSM
Sisters of Mercy

Michele Rone Cooper
Former Executive Director, McAuley Ministries

Sister Susan Welsh, RSM
Sisters of Mercy

Updated: January 2, 2026