Meet our Board of Trustees

Our Board members exist to support the educational mission and philosophy of Mount Merici Academy. The Board has fiduciary responsibilities, implements the school’s vision through strategic planning, and supports its leadership.The Board composition is a strong, balanced blend of skills and experience, allowing members to offer guidance in core areas important to our school.

Karen Mortillaro

Karen is an alumna of Ursuline Academy in New Orleans where she served for 26 years as a teacher, Mission Effectiveness Director, and Dean of Students. Since 2019, Karen has served the Ursuline Sisters of the Central Province as a liaison between their sponsored schools and the leadership team of sisters. As the Director of the Office of Mission and Identity, Karen offers guidance and support to provide leadership in promoting and integrating the Catholic/Ursuline Identity in all Central Province Ursuline-sponsored schools, including Mount Merici.

Meg Bernier Boyd

Meg is an alumna of Mount Merici Academy and her children attended the Academy as well. She graduated with honors from Colby College and was named one of six Senior Scholars. Her honors project focused on the Franco-American community, and she has done extensive research on the Ursuline Sisters. She is currently collaborating with Colby College’s Special Collections department on additional Franco-American projects. Meg brings significant development and stewardship experience to the Board having spent 17 years at Colby College as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations. In this position Meg was responsible for outreach, communications and stewardship for over 26,000 alumni, parents and friends. Her management experience includes executive positions held at AT&T and Verizon. Meg is an owner of the consulting firm Bernier Boyd Consulting, LLC with a focus on development programming. She also serves on multiple boards in the Waterville area. Meg resides in Waterville with her husband Greg.