Mount Vernon National Advisory Council
Mission Statement
Welcome to the beautiful Mount Vernon Campus! The Mount Vernon National Advisory Council (MVNAC) representing alumnae of Mount Vernon Seminary and College, promotes the legacy of Elizabeth J. Somers, founder of Mount Vernon Seminary and College (1868-1999) on the GW Mount Vernon Campus, embracing her motto: vincit qui se vincit, “She who conquers self, conquers all.” Elizabeth J. Somers’ legacy of excellence in educating women lives on through GW’s Women’s Leadership Program, housed here on the Mount Vernon Campus.
MVNAC Members

Co-Chair Amy Matthews
Mount Vernon Seminary and College, Class of 1989
Dementia Consultant, Amy E. Matthews, LLC

Co-Chair Monika Laws
Mount Vernon Seminary and College, Class of 1991
President, Carter Laws & Associates

Allison Cohen
Mount Vernon Seminary and College, Class of 1980
Current role here

Memphis Holland
Mount Vernon Seminary and College, Class of 1988
Co-Owner, Sacred Grounds LLC
Former MVNAC Chair

Harjinder Gill
Mount Vernon Seminary and College, Class of 1999
Program Director, RELI Group Inc.
Former MVNAC Chair