La Salle University
Location: Langhorne, PA
Major: Biology; Management and Marketing
Role: Funeral Director, Givnish Family Funeral Homes
What activities were you involved with as a student?
Phi Alpha Beta (Pre-Med fraternity); 2 years as a Resident Student Advisor; “The Collegian” newspaper – assistant editor and reporter for 2 years; “The Explorer” yearbook – editor for 2 years; French Club – 4 years; 2-yr pre-med internship at Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, PA during my Junior and Senior years
How have you remained active or engaged with the University as an alumna since graduation?
Homecoming, Men’s Basketball Games
Why do you want to run for the Alumni Board of Directors?
To pay it forward to the incoming, current, and prospective men and women of the La Salle University community; throughout my lifetime, my jobs had changed many times but there remained a passion for a career that I never thought I’d see materialize; and only through my experiences inside and outside of the classroom, did I acquire the tools to navigate through the changes, adapt to new environments, and forge ahead to ultimately achieve my lifelong passion of decades prior; I was afforded an education deeply-rooted in my Catholic faith, coupled with an appreciation for others of diverse backgrounds, and a highly respected and knowledgeable staff of educators who gave me the tools to capitalize on the successes of life but also to navigate through the challenges along the way.
Is there any other information you would like to share?
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology (’95) and a Master’s of Business Administration with dual specialization in Marketing and Management (’00), as well as an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service/Mortuary Science from Mercer County Community College. I am a dually licensed Funeral Director for Givnish Family Funeral Homes in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and the first female funeral home Supervisor within the organization. I’m actively involved with Rotary of Langhorne, the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Philadelphia (Class of 2024), and my parish, Our Lady of Grace in Langhorne, PA.