Joey Getherall ’01
Mary Brosnahan ’83
Seeing Homelessness Moved Her to Make a Difference
She led organization that delivers crucial assistance
Judge J. Elaine Marshall ’77
Shaping Citizens for Justice
Her teen court program puts students on a path to succeed in life
Elizabeth Barger Rose ’00
Entrepreneur Embraces Innovation in Helping Troubled Youth
She supports the work of a nonprofit that serves young people
Patti (Bergin) Bedard ’86
Kidney Donor Gives Cousin a New Lease on Life
After her cousin began looking for a kidney donor, she answered the call
Rev. Dan Ponisciak, C.S.C., '14 M.Div.
Lightning Strikes
Priest recalls the path that led him to his vocation
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Rene Perez ’03
His App Keeps Schools, Students Safe
Visitor management technology enables schools to screen visitors
Dr. Jim Muller ’65 and Dr. John Pastore ’63
Domer Doctors Work Together to Prevent Nuclear War
They have worked with physicians in Russia, North Korea, to promote peace
Sheila (McDaniel) Henry ’87
She Survived Cancer And Raised Money to Fight It
She developed a passion for raising money to support life-saving research
Lindsay Meyer '08
Entrepreneur Took a Stand Against Harassment
She’s created a diverse and welcoming culture at her company
Joe Radzikowski ’96
Saved from Substance Abuse, Supporting Others’ Recovery
He works for faith-based nonprofit that helps men with addiction
Rev. Fritz Louis, C.S.C., ’09 M.A.
Priest Empowers Fellow Haitians to Overcome Poverty
His organization provides training, resources to become self-sufficient
Marissa Koscielski ’17, ’18 M.S.
Marissa’s Mobility
After overcoming paralysis, she launched a company to help others struggling with immobility
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Beth Cotter ’11
She Helps Patients Battling Eating Disorders, Food Issues
Her work enables other to create a healthier relationship with food
Laura Kelly Fanucci ’03
Sharing Grief, Sharing Healing
After tragic loss, mom uses writing to help other parents
Noelle Elliott
Show Gives Voice to Women’s Stories
The Mamalogues tackles real-life topics
Becky (Klein) Hinkel ’01
They Had No Mother. She Stepped In.
Woman and her family took extended trip to serve at orphanage
Lyneè Urban ’08
A Chosen Life
Becoming a mother put her on path to helping others, including fellow moms
Loretta Rietsema ’80
Sharing the Gift of Sobriety
Alumna in recovery from alcoholism runs sober living house for women
Brittani Cahill ’11, ’13 MSCE
Engineering Uganda’s Future
She helped communities build much-needed schools
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Dr. Matthew Dobbs ’91
Treating Clubfoot and Transforming Lives
Doctor shares procedure around the world
Mike Schack '04 EMBA
Turning Young Lives Around
His school empowers struggling young people
Natalie Martinez ’06 and Paige Courtney Barnes ’06
Two Classmates Become Sisters
Natalie Martinez ’06 and Paige Courtney Barnes ’06 serve as Dominican nuns
Megan Crowley
High Heeled Wheeler
Megan Crowley steps out of her father’s shadow
Michon Hinz ’85 J.D.
Returning the Kindness
She sees family’s story in the immigrants she serves
Kevin Rahill '12
A Long Climb for Orphans
Alum spends life-changing year helping children in South Africa
Ray’Von Jones ’16
Teaching Students to Succeed
Educator helps pupils thrive and achieve
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