Alumnae of the Year

2022 Alumna of the Year

We are proud to announce that Mary Ellen Gallagher Barthelme, Class of 1972, has been named Maryvale's Alumna of the Year for 2022.

Mary Ellen Gallagher Barthelme came to Maryvale as a ninth grader when the school was only 23 years old. A natural leader, Mary Ellen was involved in student government culminating in the position of Student Council President her senior year. 

After graduating from Maryvale in 1972, Mary Ellen studied History and English at Hollins University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. A highlight of her college experience was a stint as an intern on Capitol Hill in the office of Senator John Tunney of California. Although Mary Ellen was not interested in a political career for herself, she has worked on several campaigns as a volunteer.

After college, Mary Ellen jumped into her lifelong career as a banker. She started as a teller at the Mercantile Bank in 1976 and progressed to the level of vice-president. Interestingly, the bulk of Mary Ellen’s experience involved “startup” banking institutions. She was a vice president at Bank of Maryland, senior vice president at Bay National, followed by vice president of Blue Ridge Bank before retiring in 2014.

Mary Ellen has had an enormous impact on the Baltimore community, previously serving on the boards of the GBMC Foundation, Gallagher Services, Mission Helpers of Central Maryland and the Fuel Fund of Central Maryland. Significantly, she was on the ground floor of the establishment of the One Love Foundation where she was co-chair of the Mid-Atlantic One Love Region.

In 2012 Mary Ellen became a member of the Maryvale Board of Trustees. She served as board chair for three years, most critically during the challenging years of running a school throughout a global pandemic.

Mary Ellen has indeed given so generously of her time, talent and treasure to Maryvale. She is a great advocate and a wonderful friend. Congratulations to Mary Ellen Gallagher Barthelme '72, Maryvale's Alumna of the Year for 2022!

2021 Alumna of the Year

We are proud to announce that Sherry Pudloski '85 has been named Maryvale's Alumna of the Year for 2021. Congratulations to Sherry on this well-deserved honor! The Alumnae Association, along with the entire school community, is so grateful for Sherry's years of tireless service to Maryvale!

An accomplished senior corporate executive, Sherry is an expert in strategic communications, and currently serves as Principal Consultant at SNP Communications, LLC. Known for her expertise in crisis communications, branding, healthcare policy and corporate social responsibility, Sherry has held communications leadership positions for both national and global companies. As a strategic communications expert, Sherry was a guiding light for Maryvale's marketing, communications, rebranding and strategic planning efforts. As a member of our Board of Trustees, a philanthropist and a loyal alum, Sherry has been a graduation speaker at Maryvale and has hosted regional alumnae gatherings in New York. She enthusiastically shares her gifts in every way and is a shining example of what it means to learn, lead and succeed. It is our honor to honor her! 

2020 Alumnae of the Year

In 2020, Maryvale alumnae who serve as medical/healthcare professionals were named our 2020 Alumnae of the Year! We were humbled by the tireless efforts of the medical profession during this most extraordinary time. And we can think of no better way to express our gratitude and publicly recognize you for your brave service to the community. It is our honor to honor you!

2019 Alumna of the Year: Elizabeth Macsherry Moag '79

Patty Macsherry Pontier '75, Francie Shehan Macsherry '51, Alumna of the Year Elizabeth "Liz" Macsherry Moag '79 and Tony Moag, former board chair (from left to right)