The San Diego Organizing Project has honored Sister Mary Jo Anderson, CHS as the recipient of its James F. Mulvaney Community Achievement Award for 2011. The James Mulvaney Award is given by SDOP’s Advisory Committee to community leaders “whose tireless efforts have transformed congregations and communities into powerful voices for the common good, improving the quality of life for everyone. With an extensive background in health care administration, Sister Mary Jo first came to San Diego in 1968 to be the assistant administrator at Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. She later became vice-president of Mercy Hospital, and in 1997 was named senior vice president for hospital operations for Scripps Health, a position she held until 2000. Although retired, she remains very busy. Today she is a member of the Board of Directors of Scripps Health and has served on the Mercy Hospital Foundation which supports the institution philanthropically. Sister Mary Jo has been an active supporter of the greater San Diego community. In addition to her role on SDOP’s Advisory Committee, she has served many local organizations. Her contributions have been often been recognized. Sister Mary Jo is a recipient of Salvation Army’s Woman of Dedication honor and the University of San Diego Author E. Hughes Achievement Award. Mr. Mulvaney was co-chairman of the Advisory Committee for 31 years until his passing in 2010. He was a distinguished San Diego attorney - Senior Partner in the firm of Mulvaney, Kahan, and Barry, LLP. Throughout his distinguished career he was a tireless supporter for the community, and served on numerous boards and organizations. Mr. Mulvaney held a special spot in his heart for SDOP, and often described his involvement as “the most important volunteer commitment that I have ever undertaken.” It was Mr. Mulvaney who first greeted Sister Mary Jo Anderson when she came to San Diego in the late 1960s. She too became a longtime friend of SDOP, and with Mr. Mulvaney served on its Advisory Committee for more than two decades.
December 20, 2011
James F. Mulvaney Community Achievement Award presented to Sister Mary Jo.
December 09, 2011
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It is almost here. The PICO National Network's "Bring Health Reform Home" conference hosted by the San Diego Organizing Project begins Monday evening. SDOP will sponsor a community action Tuesday night, December 13th, that highlights the PICO National Network and SDOP's best thinking on how to eliminate health disparities and improve the health care system in our country.
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