Amy Matthews received her BA in Human Development. Amy has worked in the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders, including home health, adult day care, opening and running an Alzheimer’s specific assisted living facility, working with the Alzheimer’s Association. She is currently a consultant with Engaging Alzheimer’s, LLC. In addition, Amy is an educator and trainer, one of the recipients to receive a grant to create a certificate program through The Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College, New York, for which she received a Certificate on Aging. Amy is a recognized expert in the dementia care field and a keynote speaker at various healthcare venues. Even as a student at Mount Vernon College, Amy’s career path was being formed as evidenced by her dissertation title, “The Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease on the Caregiver.”
Amy is able to share her Mount Vernon experience with her daughter, Sarah Jane, who will be attending GWU, Elizabeth J. Somers Women’s Leadership Program. Amy is excited that GW is dedicated to maintaining the spirit of educating women and continuing the Elizabeth J. Somers’ legacy. Amy is excited to be part of MVNAC and happy to be a part of the legacy of EJS and MVC.
Susan Gibeson received her BA in Education from Mount Vernon College. Susan received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, CA. Susan has written and produced a documentary on Immigration and Assimilation of Women and Children in the 20th Century. She is currently co-producing a film on Forgiveness and Reconciliation in a war torn South American country. Additionally, Susan serves on several non-profit boards and committees that are focused on art and social justice issues.
Susan is a counselor for a private school in Potomac, MD and uses art as a therapeutic tool. She is also working with a committee to develop a domestic violence program.
Susan welcomed the opportunity to join the MVNAC to give back to the Mount Vernon community because she received so much from her education at and on Mount Vernon. She has been able to meet other alumni that are like-minded, who have had the unique opportunity to experience MVC and who want to continue the legacy and vision of Elizabeth Somers.