I hope and believe that the world can be a better place when every child knows that her voice matters, and when the balance of power shifts enough to allow all of us to listen. Serviam is an agent for that magnitude of transformation.

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Adeshola is a graduate of the First Historically Black University, Lincoln University. There she has earned her bachelor's degree in Biology, as well as obtaining two Masters in Early and Elementary Childhood Education. She knows that successful students become successful adults! This is her 12th year in the field of Education. During her tenure, she obtained the roles of a Teacher, Lead Teacher, Teacher Coach, as well as Dean of Students. Moreover, she is the founder and director of a teenage mentoring agency, geared towards educating and uplifting teenage girls. As being an advocate of educating the whole child, in her spare time she engages in community activism as well as enjoying time with her family and close friends. Adeshola is beyond thrilled to join the Serviam Girls Academy family and is looking forward to an amazing year!

When I visited Serviam for the first time I met a student who told me that her goal was to learn as much as humanly possible. At that moment I knew that this was the right place for me. It is so important to give students who want to learn the best opportunity to do just that.

Life and all of its experiences has been the greatest teacher.

I choose to volunteer at Serviam because I believe passionately in Serviam's mission and the importance of a solid and challenging education for our girls.

SGA is an exceptional school with dedicated and inspiring teachers and staff with a mission that I truly believe in.  I volunteer here to help in any way I can to further the program and goals of the school.  For the past 6 years I have seen the program in action, and for the most part, the resulting transition of the students from 5th grade through 8th grade has been outstanding.

I chose Serviam Girls Academy because I identified with the values of the organization and I had a great desire to collaborate with young women of the future.

Serviam Girls Academy changes the trajectory of a young woman’s life in a positive way and I am thankful to be a part of such a meaningful organization. 

Amsale Lake has dedicated over five years in the classroom as a  substitute teacher and after-school management as a Site Director. She earned her masters degree from Pratt Institute in Arts and Cultural Management. Her Bachelor's degree is from the University of Kentucky where she studied Arts Administration and Art History. 

“To whom much is given, much is required" - Luke 12:48

Edoukou (eee doo ku) is a licensed social worker who comes to Serviam Girls Academy with a strong passion and commitment in making sure girls and young women receive the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive. She has a variety of experiences working with youth in different capacities and is looking forward to supporting the girls of Serviam Girls Academy in pursuing their educational, career, and personal goals. Edoukou is a graduate of Lafayette College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies. She is also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her Masters in Social Work. 

In her free time, Edoukou plays rugby for the Philadelphia Rugby Football Club and enjoys binge watching drama documentaries with her cat, Parsnip. She is also currently training to be a birth and postpartum doula!

Bob Kirkwood, Chair
Neilli Mullen Walsh, Vice Chair
Barbra Andrisani, Secretary
Michael Arnold
Lori Brewington
Kristen Bowdoin
Shakesha Clarke
Peter Crivelli
Joe DeSantis
Mike Fortunato
Arlene Harrington
Brian Hopkins
Shaila Kapur
Monica Taylor Lotty
Marion Lynch, OSU
Todd D. Marvin
Musa Nsereko
Margaret O'Dwyer
Bettina Tweardy Riveros
Missy Veghte
Shannon Woodloe
Peggy Prevoznik Heins, ex officio

Barbra Andrisani, Chair
Sr. Mildred Haipt, OSU
Michelle Hogan
Meg Kane-Smith
Joseph Morrissey, OSFS

Stacey Bacchieri
Karen Buckley
David Cole
Cindy Gardner
Sally Gore
Michelle Granger
Martina Hayward
Cynthia D. Hewitt
Terri Kelly
Ellen Kullman
Rosemary Lassiter
Cindy Pettinaro-Wilkinson
Sheridan Quarless-Kingsberry
Michelle Schwandt
Jim Roszkowski
Wendie Stabler