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Sister Maureen Geary, O.P. accepted the Board’s invitation to serve as Interim President on April 7, 2025. A leader within the Dominican community and a much-loved presence on campus, Sister Maureen brings strong faith, deep understanding, solid expertise and the compassion needed to lead our campus at this pivotal time.

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About Sister Maureen Geary, O.P. 

Sister Maureen Geary, O.P. is currently serving as Interim President of Aquinas College. For many years, Sister Maureen has been true friend to our campus and a faithful presence representing the Dominican Sisters – Grand Rapids with our students, faculty, staff and alumni. As both a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney, Sister Maureen brings a twin set of skills that will serve our community particularly well at this time. She has already done so, contributing much to the College’s success in her roles on the faculty, as a member of the staff and on our Board. Sister Maureen has served:

• As Vice President of Finance and Controller, as well as Assistant Professor of Business for a decade, giving her deep insights into our finances and operations.
• On the Board of Trustees for 12 years, giving her a solid understanding of board governance and oversight. During this time, she was active on the Finance, Investments, Benefits and Dominican Heritage Committees of the Board.
• On the Aquinas College Foundation Board, giving her a true understanding of the important role of philanthropy.

A native Grand Rapidian, she was educated by the Dominican Sisters - Grand Rapids at Immaculate Heart of Mary and Catholic Central High School. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan.

Sister Maureen has held many leadership roles within the Dominican Sisters, including Prioress from 2012-2018, Vicaress, Treasurer and Councilor for Finance from 2006-2012 and Councilor from 2018-2024.