Saint Ursula Academy in Cincinnati has announced Crestview Hills resident Jill Grever Cahill as its new president.
A search committee consisting of Saint Ursula Academy Board members, faculty, staff, past and current parents, and experts in their fields spent months reviewing and interviewing candidates for this important role. Cahill, also a Saint Ursula Academy graduate, will assume the new role on June 1.
Cahill brings more than 17 years of experience at Saint Ursula Academy, serving as vice president of communications and a member of the school’s leadership team. She was actively involved in mission-driven decisions that positively impacted our community, specifically our students.
“I am honored to step into this role and to partner with families and educators in supporting students as they grow academically, personally, and in their faith,” Cahill said. “I look forward to getting to know more of our students and families and accompanying them throughout their journey. Strong educational communities are built on faith, meaningful relationships, and a shared commitment to mission.”
Cahill has deep leadership experience across industries and an understanding of the Saint Ursula community. At Saint Ursula, she has led the Communications Team and collaborated closely with every school department. She spearheaded two comprehensive rebranding initiatives that refreshed the school’s look and feel while honoring its Ursuline tradition.
Cahill also designed and facilitated three stakeholder focus group initiatives, translating feedback and data into actionable strategies impacting enrollment, branding, and long-term planning. In addition, she has played key leadership roles in three strategic planning process helping align mission, brand, enrollment, and sustainability goals.
Prior to joining Saint Ursula, Cahill served in senior crisis communications roles for several local and regional organizations, both as an independent consultant and as senior account executive of the Dan Pinger Public Relations Agency. Cahill also served as an Emmy award-winning executive producer at WLWT, where she managed newsroom staff and led the content, vision, and presentation of all newscasts.
Cahill also chaired the Redwood Express Gala for two years in support of Redwood Rehabilitation Services and served as a key member of the Holy Cross Immaculata “Raise the Roof” campaign, which funded critical church infrastructure repairs.
Cahill lives in Crescent Springs with her husband, Dan. Their daughters Annalese ’19 and Ainsley ’22 are both proud graduates of Saint Ursula Academy.
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