Franklin Pierce University announced Tuesday that alumna Genevieve McGillicuddy has been elected to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees.
McGillicuddy, who graduated FPU in 1994, is vice president, enterprises and strategic partnerships at Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in Atlanta, Georgia. She brings experience in marketing and leadership to her role on the board of trustees.
Franklin Pierce is preparing to embark on its next five-year strategic plan in a higher education landscape impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The university recently completed an academic reorganization that created the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Students earn degrees through the doctoral level in classroom-based and online programs.
“This is a time of challenge and renewal for Franklin Pierce as we build upon our successes and draw on the creativity and expertise of faculty and staff to adapt to short- and long-term changes that all colleges and universities face. We remain committed to our mission to provide students with boundless opportunities for professional and personal growth at every stage of their lives,” said Kim Mooney, president of Franklin Pierce University. “Our community is fortunate to draw on the experience of distinguished strategic leaders like Genevieve McGillicuddy as we strive to become an even stronger economic driver in the regions we serve.”
McGillicuddy rose from marketing manager at Turner Classic Movies to her current position as vice president, enterprises and strategic partnerships. She is a film industry leader with responsibility for creating, promoting, publicizing, directing and executing high-profile and world-class festivals and events. Prior to her career at TCM, she provided marketing and operational leadership for a start-up independent entertainment company, and a film industry non-profit organization.
McGillicuddy received the Fitzwater Medallion for Leadership in Public Communication from Franklin Pierce University in 2015, and a Peabody Award for Turner Classic Movies in 2008.
McGillicuddy came to Franklin Pierce University from Nashua, and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in English in 1994. She earned a master’s degree in film studies at Emory University in Atlanta, and attended the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute for Women in Cable Telecommunications. Her volunteer work includes serving as a board member for the Atlanta Jewish Film Society, as past chair of the Circle Mentoring program for Turner Broadcasting, and as a member of the board of Turner Women.
“Ms. McGillicuddy brings the kind of innovative thinking and collaborative skills that will help us successfully navigate a rapidly changing environment,” said Board Chair Frederick W. Pierce IV, Founder, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, a Top 15 national student housing company. “With her knowledge, experience, and love of Franklin Pierce, we are delighted to welcome her to the Board of Trustees.”