The Board of Directors consists of an appointed member from each of the six religious communities and dedicated men and women who believe in the mission of Mother Seton Academy.
Elizabeth Góral-Makowski is vice president of advancement at Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR!). She joined the organization in 2013 as director of development. She supports the president to ensure the mission and vision of the organization are met and provides strategic oversight, direction and evaluation of all areas of fundraising. She plays a key role in expanding support of aging women and men religious by strengthening the organization’s philanthropic reach and mission impact.
Before coming to SOAR!, Elizabeth co-led the advancement office for the Redemptorist Fathers of the Baltimore Province for five years. Earlier in her career, she served in higher education administration at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed extensive experience in organizational development, operations, and leadership.
Elizabeth earned a master’s degree in Ministry and Spirituality from St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore. Dedicated to her faith, she has served as a lay corporator and lector at her parish, and currently is Board Chair of Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore, MD.
John serves as a Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield. John graduated from Towson University where he earned a degree in Accounting and is currently enrolled in the MBA program with a focus on Corporate Finance and Accounting at the University of Baltimore. John began his career in Public Accounting with Ellin & Tucker, where he got to build a close relationship with the Academy. John’s has gained years of experience with Not-For-Profits through various audits and charitable work
Sr. Ann Patrice earned her Bachelor of Art degree from Neumann University and her Master of Science degree from St. Bonaventure University. She is also a proud graduate of Catholic High. She currently works as Director of Mission at The Catholic High School of Baltimore and serve as Associate Director of the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation. In her years of ministry she has worked in both education and healthcare. At each Mother Seton Board Meeting she especially enjoys hearing the accomplishments of the students and talking with the students is an added bonus.
Sister Mary Frances Hildenberger, DC is currently a member of the Advancement Team at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. Previously Sister Mary Frances taught mathematics and served as an administrator at the high school level in the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington, DC. She also ministered with the Daughters of Charity in initial formation and in the Finance Office. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from St. Joseph College (closed in 1973) and a Masters of Arts in Mathematics from University of Detroit (now University of Detroit Mercy).
Mark Sucoloski serves as RCM&D’s Chief Business Development Officer, spearheading all of RCM&D’s corporate sales efforts. A seasoned industry veteran with vast insurance knowledge, Mark is highly skilled at strategic and tactical planning, using these skills to develop tailored solutions for RCM&D and all of Unison Risk Advisors’ clients and sales teams.
With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Mark brings a varied background of service, sales and management to the RCM&D team. Before joining RCM&D, Mark held roles as Vice President and District Manager for Aetna, Director of Sales for National Capitol PPO, Chief Operating Officer for StrategicHire, and Managing Director of Blakefield Insurance Group.
Mark has served on the Advisory Committee for the State of Maryland Exchange Board, the state’s insurance exchange created as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Mark received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College, where he was a Nisbet Scholar and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national leadership honor society. Mark attended Villanova University for graduate studies. Mark is licensed in Property and Casualty and Life and Health in multiple states.
Sister Josephann Wagoner is a School Sister of Notre Dame who was professed in 1965. A BS degree in Elementary Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master’s Degree from Villanova University in Administration. I taught primary grades for about 10 years before being principal for 35 years. My last years as principal was at the School of the Cathedral (2002 t0 2011). I served as Provincial Councilor from (2011-2014). I have had opportunities in Cross Cultural living and studying in Honduras and Guatemala. I am presently the Local Leader for our sisters in Maria Health Care assistant living. I have served on the Mother Seton Academy Board for numerous years as a representative for the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
