MVC staff at orientation 2010 in Farmington Hills, Michigan

(from left to right- Mary DeMarco, Lisa Stellino, Marian Uba, John Farley, Johanna Burnell,

Marie Schultz-Stebel, Not pictured- Angie Carlton and Keri Young)

Marian Harrison-Uba, Executive Director

Marian has been with Mercy Volunteer Corps since April 2007.  She is a Mercy Associate with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Community since 2002.  Prior to joining MVC staff, Marian was the Director of Career Services at Gwynedd-Mercy College where she served the students for eight years.  Previously, Marian was employed as a Field Support Manager for Prudential Insurance Company of America.  Marian has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and a Master of Science Degree in Education.

Johanna Burnell, RSM, Development Director

As a Sister of Mercy, Johanna has ministered as a teacher, principal and administrator at the elementary, secondary and diocesan levels.  Most recently, she retired from her position as President of Mercy High School in Omaha.  She has been a Sisters of Mercy for over 50 years! She has earned a Bachelor degree of Education from the College of St. Mary, and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Johanna has served on the MVC Board of Directors since September, 2009 and energized by the MVC mission, Mercy Volunteers and the potential for growth in the organization transitioned to the position of Development Director in August 2010.

Marie Schultz-Stebel, US Program Coordinator

Marie served as a Mercy Volunteer from 1999-2000 at The Learning Bank of COIL, Inc., an adult literacy center in Baltimore, MD.  Following her volunteer year, Marie served as a High School Religion teacher and Campus Minister at Dominican High School and Academy in Detroit, Michigan and supported the MVC volunteer community in Detroit.  In 2005 Marie joined the MVC staff and is responsible for providing support to current volunteers serving at organizations in Baltimore, Savannah and Erie.  Marie has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton, is certified as a Lay Minister and is currently a Graduate Student in Theological Studies.

Lisa Stellino – International Program Coordinator

Lisa served with the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry and subsequently with Mercy Volunteer Corps from 2002-2004 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and St. John Bosco Orphanage in Guyana, South America.    Lisa has been with Mercy Volunteer Corps since July 2007 and works with our International Volunteers located in Guyana.  Additionally she works with our Mid-Atlantic sites and volunteers located in Philadelphia and New York.  Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Angie Carlton – Community Coordinator

Angie served her year as a Mercy Volunteer at Candler Source in 2005 - 2006 in Savannah.  Upon completion of her service, she moved to Honolulu, HI where she worked as the Campus Minister and Program Coordinator for Religious Education at The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii.  Angie joined Mercy Volunteer Corps in September, 2010 and supports the volunteers in Detroit, Sacramento and Arizona.  Angie earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from Mount Mercy College and a Master of Science Degree in Social Work specializing in Leadership and Development in Social Services from Loyola University in Chicago.

Keri Young - Community Coordinator

Keri spent a year in the Dominican Republic working at the Hogar del Niño School in La Romana as a volunteer through Stonehill College’s International Extension Post-Graduate Service Program. Her experience in the DR only deepened her passion for service. She holds the values of Mercy close to her heart and feels blessed to be working with MVC to help others experience the gift of service.  Keri is the Northeast Community Coordinator, working out of Cumberland Rhode Island. She graduated from Stonehill College in 2009 with a degree in Sociology of Families and Spanish.

John Farley – Recruitment and Publications Coordinator

John served as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in 2008- 2009 in the Mercy Works Program at Gwynedd –Mercy College.  He joined Mercy Volunteer Corps in August, 2009.  He is our recruiter, and works with our website, social networking and publications functions.  John earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from West Chester University and is

currently studying for a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University.

Mary DeMarco – Office Administrator 

Mary joined MVC in 2007 after staying at home to raise her four children.  Mary handles all of the administrative aspects of MVC including monitoring applicant flow, planning retreats, financial input, assists with development, and much, much more.  Mary is the welcoming presence in our office for visitors and those who call us and who need assistance.