Maverick Magazine Fall 2022: A Family’s Connection - to Mercy and the College of New Rochelle

Trisha Blackmar had been approached with board leadership opportunities before, but something about an invitation to join Mercy College’s Board of Trustees captivated her. Blackmar, then a senior editor with Sports Illustrated, felt motivated to serve a college with a mission she believed in.

“I was so impressed with the passion other board members had for the school,” said Blackmar, now a vice president and internal communications manager at Morgan Stanley. “I was excited about all the ways Mercy was changing lives.” Though not an alumna of Mercy, the Middlebury College graduate and mother of two marveled at the hands-on connection she saw amongst Mercy faculty and students. “There are countless stories of how the staff goes that extra mile for students,” said Blackmar. Her involvement continues to grow; mentoring students and cheering in the crowd at athletic games as an avid Mavs fan. 

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