Leadership


Gwynedd Mercy University's leadership team takes pride in serving our students, faculty, staff and entire GMercyU community. Overseen by the Board of Trustees, we supervise academics, operations, and long-range planning of GMercyU. 

Jeff Breese

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jeffrey R. Breese, PhD

Jim Gallo, EdD

Vice President for Mission, Planning, & Effectiveness
Jim Gallo, EdD

Aimee Huffstetler

Interim Vice President for Enrollment
Aimee Huffstetler, MA

Heather Meier 

Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Heather L. Meier, CPA 

Christina Riso

Vice President for University Advancement
and Chief Advancement Officer

Christina Riso, JD

Kelly Statmore, MEd

Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Kelly Statmore, MEd

Joshua Stern, MSEd

Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students
Joshua Stern, MSEd

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Senior Advisor to the President
James Trusdell, MBA