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Our Team

Meet the Team

Our success begins with the people we employ.

Our team members are exceptional professionals with significant experience in a range of organizations. Each has areas of specialization, and each has a “big picture” mentality. MPK&D assembles just the right combination of team members to meet each client’s needs.

FOUNDING PARTNERS

Mary Pat Seurkamp, Ph.D.

Mary Pat Seurkamp, Ph.D.

President Emerita, Notre Dame of Maryland University and MPK&D Founding Partner

Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp is a founding partner of MPK&D, a higher education consulting firm. She had a 42-year career…

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Patricia (Pat) A. Bosse

Patricia (Pat) A. Bosse

Founding Partner

Patricia (Pat) A. Bosse is a founding partner of MPK&D, a higher education consulting firm. After 30 years as an advancement…

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Kent John Chabotar, Ph.D.

Kent John Chabotar, Ph.D.

President Emeritus, Guilford College and MPK&D Founding Partner

Kent John Chabotar, Ph.D. was president of Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. from 2002–2014, and professor of political science. During…

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Daniel J. Carey, Ph.D.

Daniel J. Carey, Ph.D.

President Emeritus, Edgewood College and MPK&D Founding Partner

Dan Carey served as president of Edgewood College in Madison, Wis. from 2004 to 2014. He led Edgewood College through…

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PARTNER

Ronni Cranwell, J.D.

Ronni Cranwell, J.D.

Partner

Ronni Cranwell, J.D. brings 20 years of experience working with nonprofits within both higher education and academic medical centers. She has…

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CONSULTANTS

Terri Berardini

Terri Berardini

Consultant

Terri Berardini has more than 20 years of communications experience…

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Vanessa G. Carroll

Vanessa G. Carroll

Senior Consultant

Vanessa G. Carroll brings over 20 years of leadership to…

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Kirstan Isdaner Cecil

Kirstan Isdaner Cecil

Senior Consultant

For more than 25 years Kirstan has served as a…

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Marianne Iyer

Marianne Iyer

Consultant

Marianne’s deep campaign experience, particularly with feasibility and planning studies,…

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Christine Langr

Christine Langr

Senior Consultant

With a master’s in fine arts from one of the…

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Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D.

Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D.

President Emerita, University of San Diego and MPK&D Senior Consultant

MARY E. LYONS, Ph.D. is president emerita and university professor…

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Susie Breaux McShea, APR

Susie Breaux McShea, APR

Senior Consultant

Susie Breaux McShea, APR is a writer, public relations consultant…

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Melissa Meadows

Melissa Meadows

Consultant

As a graphic designer, illustrator and art director, Melissa combines…

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Mary J. Meehan, Ph.D.

Mary J. Meehan, Ph.D.

President Emerita, Alverno College and MPK&D Senior Consultant

MARY J. MEEHAN has served as president of Alverno College…

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Gary Olsen

Gary Olsen

Senior Consultant

Gary Olsen is widely respected as one of the most…

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Derek John Rogers

Derek John Rogers

Senior Consultant

Derek brings a decade of professional experience working with national…

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Meghan Ray Virro

Meghan Ray Virro

Senior Consultant

Specializing in marketing and communications strategy, Meghan Ray Virro, MBA,…

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Latest News

  • MPK&D client Bowie State University quintuples endowment in four years
  • Ronni Cranwell named partner at MPK&D
  • Mary Pat Seurkamp selected as The Daily Record 2021 Icon Honors recipient
  • Mary Pat Seurkamp named chair of the Maryland Higher Education Committee
  • MPK&D founding partner announces a transformational pivot for California university
  • BSU receives $25 million gift
  • Carine M. Feyten, chancellor and president of Texas Woman’s University, writes op-ed for The Dallas Morning News

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