

Marist was such a formative part of my life. Said Noto, “I am honored and humbled to have been given the opportunity to serve as a member of the Marist College Board of Trustees. Noto and her family live in Northern California.

She is a former executive board member of the USA Lacrosse Foundation. Noto also serves on the West Coast Advisory Board for the Child Mind Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children, families, and communities affected by mental illness and learning disabilities. Cultivate Character, and Embrace the 7 Moral Virtues that Lead to a Happier Life, as well as an inventor with several registered patents on houseware products. She is the author of Live E.P.I.C.: Invest in Yourself. Noto received a BA in psychology from Marist in 1991, and her father is also an alumnus of the College. “My time at Marist represented an important start to my career, and I look forward to doing my part to help improve the educational experience, and support future leaders.” “I’m honored to be elected to serve on the Marist Board of Trustees,” said McMahon. In addition to earning his undergraduate degree from Marist, McMahon received an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to that, he was president and chief operating officer of Optum, a global health services company, and head of airport operations worldwide for Northwest Airlines. Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer. McMahon, who graduated from Marist with a BS in finance, has held senior leadership positions across both UnitedHealth Group business platforms – UnitedHealthcare and Optum. McMahon took part in his first meeting in November, and Noto’s participation will begin with the Board’s February 2022 meeting. Dirk McMahon ’82, president and chief operating officer of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), was elected to the Board at its February 2021 meeting, while Kristin Noto ’91, an entrepreneur and author with extensive experience serving not-for-profit organizations, was elected at the November 2021 annual meeting. The Marist College Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members, both of them Marist alumni. November 29, 2021-Healthcare executive Dirk McMahon ’82 and entrepreneur and author Kristin Noto ’91 are the latest distinguished alumni to join the Marist College Board of Trustees.
