Residence : Bellevue

Age : 66

Family : Mother, Jennie Fest; three brothers; and two sisters.

Occupation/ministry : Provincial administration for her religious community.

Education : Bachelor of science, biology, La Roche College, 1965; master of science, chemistry, Notre Dame, 1973; doctor of arts, chemistry, Lehigh University, 1984.

Background : Entered religious life 50 years ago from St. Anne’s parish in Castle Shannon; teacher and principal, Divine Providence Academy, 1966-77; director of financial aid and adjunct faculty, La Roche College, 1977-81; associate professor in health sciences, La Roche, 1984-90; executive director, Providence Connections Inc., 1999-2007. Has served on LaRoche College’s board of directors. Her doctoral thesis was the foundation for La Roche’s Master of Health Sciences program.

Noteworthy : Received the annual Woman of Providence Award at La Roche College’s recent commencement ceremony. The award honors a member of the congregation whose life of service is a compelling example of God’s Providence made visible.

Quote : “They fit together like hand in glove. Co-creation, quantum physics and the new science, along with health sciences, have spoken volumes to me about being a Providence Woman.”

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