Board of Directors
Betty Contino
WEA Chair and CEO
A visionary leader who is dedicated to ensure every child in Baltimore has access to faith-based, high-quality education.
Jeanne Gildee
Board Member, Friends Chair
A financial services trailblazer empowering families and students through education and philanthropy.
Gina Gracie
Board Member
A former educator and actuary whose passion for math and service fuels WEA’s school support initiatives.
Maureen Kalil
Board Member, Marketing Chair
A communications professional and devoted advocate for children and Catholic education.
Pam O’Neil
Board Member, Faith Essay Lead
A lifelong advocate for education and founder of Peer Education, inspiring generations of young learners.
Sue Strom
Board Member, Education Chair & Scholarship Preservation Program Lead
A dedicated educator and literacy advocate shaping WEA’s reading and school support programs.
Karen Truant
Board Member, Finance & Investment Chair
A seasoned executive and WEA Treasurer whose leadership expertise drives operational excellence and mission impact.
Directors Emeritus
Mary Catherine Bunting
A compassionate nurse and faith leader whose lifelong service embodies WEA’s mission of care and education.
Jennie Faust
Board Member, Events Chair
A dynamic organizer whose creativity and heart for service bring WEA’s community events to life.
Donna Easton
A communications strategist and community leader honored among Maryland’s Top 100 Women.
Kathleen Fillipelli
Board Member, Education Enrichment Program Chair
A celebrated Catholic school leader recognized for her lifetime commitment to faith-based education.
Jean Halle
A seasoned executive bridging business innovation and educational excellence across sectors.