her commitment to another passion: working to end homeless- ness. She serves as chair of the board of The Lord’s Place, a non- proift, non-secular organization in Palm Beach County, Florida, that aims to break the cycle of homelessness. With the looming eviction crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, she says, she antici- pates this work will only be more urgent in years to come. That does not mean, however, that she will lose touch with Trinity. She intends to remain active as a member of the Comprehensive Campaign Committee. She also says she’s con- ifdent that Bisaccia will continue the college’s legacy of strong board leadership. “She’s so talented,” says Thornburgh. “She has my phone number, but she’s more than capable of ifnding her way.” The admiration seems mutual. “The partnership that devel- Top left: Cornie Thornburgh ’80 mingles at the oped between Cornie and Joanne will be remembered as pivotal 50 for the Next 50 Celebration in February in the evolution of the college as we approach our third century,” 2020. Above: Thornburgh addresses graduates says Bisaccia, adding a sentiment that she learned from Cornie at Commencement 2021. while working together on the board: “Everyone in our commu- nity has special and unique talents. We need all of them, and we SURECK are fortunate that these talented people are choosing to share their gitfs with Trinity.” SHANA ) CENTER ( ; O “ Part of this center is helping students learn CAIT CK NI ) about themselves—what is their gitf, what is their GHT RI , T passion—so when they leave Trinity, they will have LEF AR F ( : S O T the conifdence to share those gitfs with the world.” PHO For more about the Cornelia Center (inset left), please see page 11. FALL 2021 39