12 CORDECHO SPIRIT. MIND. BODY. Heather Thompson ’95 A passionate leader in the nonprofit sector, Heather Thompson ’95 has dedicated her career to combating hunger, poverty, and social inequalities. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Table to Table in New Jersey, she oversees an innovative food rescue organization that sources surplus food from supermarkets, distributors, schools, and restaurants, and delivers the equivalent of 25 million meals annually to individuals facing food insecurity. Her work mobilizes both drivers and volunteers to bring fresh, rescued food directly to shelters, food pantries, community kitchens, and similar support organizations. Previously, she served as the Chief Development Officer at Norwescap, where her efforts helped extend life-changing support, including food, housing, education, and vocational training to 30,000 individuals across five NJ counties. She also held key leadership roles at Eva’s Village in Paterson, NJ, supporting people facing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, and at City Meals on Wheels, ensuring that homebound seniors received meals on weekends and holidays not covered by government programs. In addition to her professional achievements, Heather is a deeply committed community volunteer. She currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees for the Public Library in her hometown of Bloomfield, NJ, a board member for the Meadowlands YMCA, and Vice Chair for the Bergen County Food Security Advisory Board. Her dedication has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named the 2023 TD Bank Woman of Achievement in Morris County, NJ. A proud and engaged alumna, Heather graduated as Valedictorian of her class and continues to support the school. Dr. Anne Marie Reynolds Lyndaker ’90 A compassionate leader in pediatric healthcare, Dr. Anne Marie Lyndaker ’90 has built a distinguished career in neonatology and medical education. Currently serving as Interim Chair of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatology at Oishei Children’s Hospital, she also shares her expertise as a Clinical Associate Professor at the UB Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Anne Marie is actively engaged in her professional and local communities. She is a steering and publications committee member of the NICHD Neonatal Research Network, serves on the UBMD Pediatrics Board of Directors, and speaks at community events, such as Save the Michaels of the World, where she educates on the impact of maternal opioid use and newborn care practices across eight counties in Western New York. Her dedication has earned her numerous recognitions, including Buffalo Spree magazine’s Top Doctors in Western New York and the GME Quality Improvement Award. An alumna who continues to give back, Anne Marie has returned as a Career Day Speaker and helps students who think they may be interested in a career like hers. Pat Marino Smyton ’61† A shining example of leadership, service, and grace, Pat Marino Smyton ’61† dedicated her life to advancing education, building community, and uplifting those around her. A proud graduate of Sacred Heart, she was an active student leader who served as Student Council President, setting the tone for a lifetime of service. † Indicates an award given posthumously Celebrating Our Best Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Christus Super Omnia Distinguished Alumnae Awards are given to alumnae who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or civic activities and exemplified the spirit and tradition of Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. Our distinguished alumnae will be honored at the CSO Scholarship and Awards Dinner on November 5, 2025, at the Atrium@Rich’s.
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