Laura and Steve Brown '95
Building A Catholic Worker Community in Charlottesville
Couple has dedicated themselves to offering affordable housing and a stable community at their Catholic Worker urban homestead in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Stories by Josh Stowe
Michael Macdonald ’77
Helping Communities Fight Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
His "science plus service" approach helps improve global health
Nicole Juntunen ’99
She Champions Sustainable Packaging
Marketer promotes eco-friendly products
Kevin Urtz ’77
Promoting Inclusive Independence
Nonprofit leader helps clients with developmental disabilities
Frankie Wamsley ’17
He Works to Empower Foster Children
Young alum looks to keep kids from falling through the cracks
Kara (Lynch) Ciocca ’93 and Megan (Lynch) Webber ’90
Sisters Team Up to Prevent Childhood Blindness
They draw on their family’s experience to educate parents
Isaac Garcia ’08, ’10 M.A.
Storyteller Brings Digital Savvy to Sharing Vocations
ND alum draws on faith and technical expertise to support the church he loves
Ginny Mikita ’91 J.D.
Children Flee Violence. She Helps Them Navigate A New Life.
ND lawyer represents immigrant and refugee children
Marikris (Dalum) Coryell ’88
Empowering Young Women to Change the World
School president builds opportunity for lower-income students
Elaine DeBassige ’92
Rector Mentors Rising Generations of ND Alumni
Drawing on counseling background, she asks questions, starts conversations
John W. Nelson ’64, ’67 J.D.
Helping Communities Fight Crime
Retired lawyer makes a difference with Crime Stoppers
Mack Stewart ’55
Warm Clothing For Children Wards Off Winter
Former newspaper publisher started program to help young people
Judge Joseph L. Falvey Jr., ’81, ’87 J.D.
Veteran And Wife Make a Difference Through Fostering, Adoption
Couple thrives on raising a large blended family
Ricardo Arosemena ’98, ’05 M.Arch.
Architect Designs Healthy Neighborhoods for Everyone
He helps create vibrant communities that enrich the lives of people who live in them
Amy McAuliffe ’90
Intelligence Chief Preps Presidents, Helps Protect the U.S.
Alum sees national security career as a public service
Cari Votava ’85 J.D.
Fighting Poverty And Curbing Corruption
She helps world’s poorest countries strengthen their economies
David Bruton Jr. ’09
Healing Injuries And Creating Opportunity
Alum uses physical therapy, literacy, to help others
Darrell Gordon ’88, ’89 M.S.
He Leads Life-Changing Treatment for Troubled Youth
His residential treatment center provides high-quality care
Dr. Matt Butler ’02
Surgeon Helps Patients Heal from Traumatic Injuries
Handling severe injuries requires attention to detail and calmness under pressure
Joe Radzikowski ’96
Saved from Substance Abuse, Supporting Others’ Recovery
He works for faith-based nonprofit that helps men with addiction
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
Joseph Ebberwein ’86
Healing Wounds
His company uses technology to help chronic wound patients
Lynn Malooly ’84
They Were Thirsty. She Gave Them Water.
She helps provide much-needed water for South Sudan
Noelle Elliott
Show Gives Voice to Women’s Stories
The Mamalogues tackles real-life topics
Judge J. Elaine Marshall ’77
Shaping Citizens for Justice
Her teen court program puts students on a path to succeed in life
Mai Ni Ni Aung ’03 M.A.
Weaving Tradition, Empowering Women
Social enterprise preserves culture and provides economic opportunity
Kristina Campbell ’97 SMC, ’02 J.D.
A Safe Start for Families Fleeing Violence
Law professor's clinic serves immigrant families
Dr. Matthew Dobbs ’91
Treating Clubfoot and Transforming Lives
Doctor shares procedure around the world
Claire Brosnihan '11
The Joy of Adoption
Peace Corps stint in Rwanda inspired ’11 grad to adopt as a single mom
Laura Seago '09
A Mindful Approach to Chronic Pain
Startup brings innovative perspective to key issue