November 09, 2022
Jennifer MacCallum O’Meara ’93
President, National Alumni Association Council
Jennifer MacCallum O’Meara ’93 might be the college’s most faithful social media follower as manager of the Class of 1993 Twitter, @PCFriars1993. A double major in political science and humanities at PC, she is a strategic marketing manager at MAPFRE Insurance in Webster, Mass. She lives in Whitinsville and is the widow of Ben O’Meara ’93.
“Providence College was the very last school I visited during my college search. I toured PC at the suggestion of my mom – and instantly fell in love. It is safe to say that I’ve been a Friar Fanatic ever since!
“For me, #ForeverAFriar and #FriarFamily are more than just great marketing slogans.
They encapsulate the essence of the Providence College experience.”
What is the power of the alumni network?
My first job after graduate school was thanks to the PC alumni network. I embarked on my marketing career at Devine & Pearson Communications, led by Hugh Devine ’69 and Tom Devine ’72. Being a Friar helped open many doors in my life.
If you could return to take one class, what would it be?
I would have enjoyed participating in the Civ in London program. What an incredible opportunity to engage in coursework with fellow Friars and faculty members while visiting historical venues discussed in DWC. Learning really comes alive when you’re able to participate firsthand.
Where was the best place you lived on campus?
I was lucky to live on campus for all four years. My favorite was DiTraglia Hall — I had the same roommates for two years and, 30-something years later, they are my closest friends.
What’s your favorite PC memory?
My top Friar moment was watching the 2014-2015 men’s hockey team win the NCAA National Championship. They were an amazing team and that season was one to remember!
What has surprised you the most about your alumni experience?
I cannot believe I’m still meeting Friars from all decades. It has been wonderful to build relationships and friendships with other alums from the 1960s through the 2020s.
Do you have any advice for current PC students?
Enjoy your time in Friartown! Make sure you attend an athletic event, go to a performance at the Smith Center for the Arts, and absolutely go to an on-campus guest lecture. While we all have to eventually graduate, PC will always have a presence in our lives.
National Alumni Association Council 2022-2023
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Jennifer O’Meara ’93
Vice President: Earnest “Earl” Smith ’92
Treasurer: Stephen Sypek ’84
Secretary: Paula Tobin-Parks ’86
Immediate Past President:
Stephenie Thompson O’Brien ’84
MEMBERS
Walter Adamowicz ’56
Jenna Borkoski ’12
Lex Bramwell ’06
Cassandra Caggiano ’18
James Calechman ’18G
Erin O’Leary Casey ’97, ’01G
Maria F. Cimina ’04
Maria Duarte ’16SCE
Maureen Duggan ’88
Brian Gay ’11
Sean King ’21
Kathryn Lamontagne ’01, ’03G
Michelle Lough ’96
George Mason ’84
Brian McManus ’90
Kathleen McGinley Neiman ’82
Luis Nouel ’05
James O’Leary ’63
Nick Sailor ’17
Tracy Lynch Sullivan ’85
Michelle Trieu ’14
Bob Van Amburgh ’69
Peggy Weber ’76
CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES
Sarah Firetto ’03, director of alumni relations
Katherine Hypolite-MacMannis ’08, strategic planning manager
Christina Mascolo ’23, president, Student Alumni Association
