Dec 02, 2025
Marcy Hessling O’Neil , PhD
Three Sisters Foundation

Marcy Hessling O’Neil is a Rochester area resident and co-founder of the Three Sisters FoundationThis Rochester Hills-based nonprofit supports tutoring and teacher training in Benin, West Africa. This year marks the organization’s 10th anniversary, and Marcy will highlight how education and cross-cultural exchange foster peace and opportunity. Her talk will feature stories from students, tutors, and a new pen-pal program connecting youth in Benin and Michigan.