Background
McNamara, Mary Ellen was born on December 18, 1943 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Edward Emmanuel and Gladys Theresa (Mattson) Bjorklund.
minister Nonprofit executive asset manager
McNamara, Mary Ellen was born on December 18, 1943 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Edward Emmanuel and Gladys Theresa (Mattson) Bjorklund.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1965. Master of Divinity, Harvard University, 1968.
Program director St. Peter's Church, New York City, 1968-1972, program director, deputy executive, 1977-1980. Program director Center Church on-the-Green, 1972-1974. Program developer Westminster Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Illinois, 1974-1977.
Associate General Assembly Council Presbyterian Church (United States of America), New York City, 1980—1986. Director not-for-profit sector City of New York, 1986—1990. President, executive director Interchurch Center, 1990-1999.
Interim president Union Theological Seminary, 1998—1999, executive vice president, since 1999. Member executive committee Association Theological School, since 2003. Vice president Pathways for Youth, Bronx, New York, 1987—1996.
President Morningside Area Alliance, New York City, 1991—1998. Parish associate Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1998—2002.
Moderator Presbyterian New York City, 1995—1996, chair committee on ministry, 1992—1995, chair implementation task force, 1996—1998, chair nominating committee, since 2005. Chairman board directors executive committee Presbyterian Conference Center, Stony Point, 1996—2002, chairman nominating committee, since 2005. Board directors Blanton/Peale Institute on Religion and Health, 1994—2001, Wartburg Adult Care Community, since 1999, chair elect, 2001—2003, chair, since 2003, chairman personnel committee, executive committee, 2001—2003.
Member of Association Theological Seminaries (executive committee since 2004, board directors since 2005).
Married Peter Alexander McNamara II (divorced). Children: Peter Alexander III, Nathaniel Paul.