Providentia Society

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Providentia Society

The Providentia Society honors the contributions of Providence College women of the past 50 years. It empowers and encourages alumnae and their supporters to advocate for issues that elevate and amplify women’s voices through collective giving.

Members of the Society inspire others to serve as philanthropists, engage with each other, and strengthen their connection with Providence College. 

This year the Providentia Society is hosting the inaugural HER JOURNEY Symposium on Friday, April 26, 2024.

This symposium aims to celebrate and amplify the voices of inspiring women who have navigated through various challenges, shattered barriers, and forged unique paths in their respective fields. Through a series of compelling talks and discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights into the personal journeys of these remarkable women.

2024 Her Journey Symposium
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Society Membership

An annual contribution of $1,917 or above to the Providentia Endowed Fund provides an invitation for membership into the Providentia Society.

Yearly renewal of membership is required to be recognized as an active member of the Providentia Society.  

Membership Benefits

For their support, Society members will receive exclusive society benefits, including,

  • Annual recognition on the Providence College website
  • Invitation to the annual Providentia Grant Impact Presentations & Networking Reception
  • Registration to the bi-annual Providentia Leadership Symposium
  • Access to exclusive networking opportunities with fellow members, student leaders and campus leadership
  • Invitations to special events hosted by the College and sponsored by the Society including lectures, women’s athletics events, performing arts, and gallery events
Inagural Leadership Committee
  • Marjorie H. Alutto ’88, ’23P
  • Taylor D. Benson ’03
  • Doris S. Burke ’87, ’92
  • Maureen D. Corcoran ’79
  • Dawn B. Crouch ’91
  • Suzanne F. Delane ’87, ’22P
  • Erinn L. Denson ’89, ’19P, ’22P, ’26P
  • Julia A. DePalma ’15
  • Colleen M. Duffy ’83
  • Susan M. Esper ’91, ’19P, ’22P
  • Donna J. Faulkner ’89, ’23
  • Megan A. Hurley ’92
  • Andrea B. Keefe ’03
  • Kate H. Kennedy ’92
  • Sharon R. Kennedy ’83, ’13P
  • Kerry A. King, CFA ’90, ’21P
  • Teresa A. Lavoie ’89
  • Meghan C. Lyon ’89
  • Ann Manchester-Molak ’75, ’11P
  • Marie Y. McLaughlin
  • Nancy J. McNamara ’84
  • Natalie P. Silverstein ’91
  • Megan C. Smith ’91
  • Meredith L. Strokes ’04
  • Catherine A. Sullivan ’87
  • Kathleen H. Taylor ’85, ’14P
  • Susan T. Walker ’86, ’20P, ’23P
Current Society Members
  • Theresa M. Allen ’19P
  • Marjorie H. Alutto ’88, ’23P
  • Janet Archer ’82
  • Taylor D. Benson ’03
  • Karen L. Bernard ’85
  • Catherine L. Bert ’77
  • Jill A. Brewster ’24P
  • Doris S. Burke ’87, ’92G
  • Mary Pat Caputo ’79, ’12P
  • Christine O. Chanley ’97
  • Christene E. Comolli ’86, ’92G, ’13P, ’16P, ’21P
  • Maureen D. Corcoran ’79
  • Dawn B. Crouch ’91
  • Suzie F. Delane ’87, ’22P
  • Lisa A. DelPriore Bonalle ’85
  • Erinn L. Denson ’89, ’19P, ’22P, ’26P
  • Julia A. DePalma ’15
  • Patricia Dorman ’14P, 1P, ’24P
  • Jane P. Driscoll ’82
  • Colleen M. Duffy ’83
  • Sarah A. Dupre-Healy ’99
  • Susan M. Esper ’91, ’19P, ’22P
  • Donna J. Faulkner ’89, ’23P
  • Catherine D. Ferris ’13
  • Mary-Ruth Foley
  • Jennifer B. Furey ’93, ’25P
  • Joan O. Gallant ’94
  • Maura Z. Gallucci ’89
  • Megan Gioffre ’22
  • Kim M. Goldberg ’85, ’20P
  • Maureen M. Goldberg ’73, ’09Hon., ’22Hon.
  • Barbara E. Grady, Esq. ’19P
  • Susan Heavren ’84, ’19P, ’21P
  • Noreen B. Hill ’86
  • Megan A. Hurley ’92
  • Andrea B. Keefe ’03
  • Kate K. Kennedy ’92
  • Sharon R. Kennedy ’83, ’13P
  • Kelly A. King ’88, ’20P
  • Kerry A. King, CFA ’90, ’21P
  • Phyllis M. Knollmeyer ’87
  • Andrea H. Krupp
  • Teresa A. Lavoie ’89
  • Elizabeth Lott ’82, ’17Hon.
  • Meghan C. Lyon ’89
  • Sophia E. Mambrino ’22
  • Ann Manchester-Molak ’75, ’11P
  • Kathryn Bisegna Martz ’84
  • Michele D. McHugh ’80
  • Marie Y. McLaughlin
  • Nancy J. McNamara ’84
  • Mary McNiff ’85, ’21P
  • Christie J. Miranne ’04
  • Carley J. Pearson ’18
  • Bill J. ’81 & Nancy D. Pearson ’18P
  • Jean Piazza ’82
  • Cheryl A. Roy ’21P
  • Margaret P. Ruggieri ’11P
  • Kathleen Ryan, Esq. ’87, ’13P, ’15P
  • Nicole L. Scott ’92
  • Natalie P. Silverstein ’91
  • Megan C. Smith ’91
  • Meredith Stravato ’90, ’20P, ’24P
  • Meredith L. Strokes ’04
  • Catherine A. Sullivan ’87
  • Shannon R. Sullivan ’00
  • Michele M. Sweeney ’89, ’19P, ’20P
  • Kathleen C. Taddei ’75
  • Kathleen H. Taylor ’85, ’14P
  • Jean M. Teague ’93, ’23P
  • Paula A. Tobin-Parks ’86, ’19P
  • Greg & Tara Waldron
  • Susan T. Walker ’86, ’20P, ’23P
  • Stasia Walmsley ’17
  • Laura Walsh ’11
Empowered Women, Empower Women
Featuring Julia DePalma ’15, Leadership Committee Member

For More Information

For more information about joining the Providentia Society or to apply for grant funding, please contact Emily Synan, assistant director of stewardship and donor engagement at esynan@providence.edu.