Philomena Mantella
Philomena Mantella | |
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Philomena V. Mantella | |
| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University Michigan State University |
| Occupation | President of Grand Valley State University |
| Predecessor | Thomas J. Haas |
| Spouse | Robert Avery |
Philomena V. Mantella (born 1955) is the current president of Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, Michigan. On January 22, 2019 she was elected by the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees to be that institution's fifth president. She is the first woman to serve in the position, succeeding Thomas Haas, who announced his retirement in 2018. Her term began July 1, 2019. On November 4th, 2022, the GVSU Board of Trustees extended her tenure through June of 2029.