Using Code to Expand Educational and Career Opportunities
Alumna makes technology education more accessible at South Bend Code School.
Stories by Maura Sullivan Hill
Jeanette Shakalli ’07
Making Math Education Fun and Accessible in Latin America
"I want people to continue to discover the beauty and the richness of mathematics. And in this way, we can improve math education in Panama and in the world.”
Laura Spiegel '02
Redefining Support for Parents of Children with Chronic Illness
Alumna creates a virtual community for families of children with special health care needs.
Michael Brennan '84
Providing a Welcome Refuge at the Border
Alum is committing his empty-nest years to serving refugees at the border.
Kitty Ryan ’79, Bob Wegener ’80 & Neal Mongold ’80
Trio of Architects Serves Boston’s Most Vulnerable
Notre Dame alums marry expertise with passion for social justice
Ellie Adelman '12 M.A.
Building a ‘Village’ for Refugee Women
Alumna supports refugee mothers in Denver
Dr. Richard Gacek '52
Doctor Still Blazing Trails After 64 Years in Medicine
A Notre Dame club scholarship changed the course of Dr. Richard Gacek's life
Scott Coppa '15 and Paul Anthony '15
Keough Hall Roommates Foster Sustainable Community Development
Using technology and data collection to assist the underserved and marginalized
Jane Lee '09
Helping Immigrants Overcome Obstacles to Health Care
Alumna educates immigrants to improve their access to health care
Dr. Mikey Maurer '11
Providing Health Care to Underserved Adolescents
Young alum strives to support uninsured and at-risk students
Mary Meg McCarthy ’80
Helping Immigrants Find Justice
Alumna leads organization that provides legal services
Dr. John May ’84
Doctor Brings Health Care to Prisons
“I saw a need that I couldn’t turn away from”
Hudda Ibrahim ’15 M.A.
Immigrant Peacebuilder Creates Dialogue in Her Community
Drawing on her experience, she shows how diversity is a strength
Jack Sacco ’78
Delivering Dachau’s Prisoners from Evil
Author shares father’s inspiring and heart-rending WWII journey
Lisa Hendey ’85 and Eric Carlson ’19
Storytellers Share Their Faith with Children
Writer, illustrator team up to produce book
Katie (Connell) Heaps ’06, ’08 M.Ed.
Helping Families to Pay for Adoptions
ND grad works for nonprofit that assists families
Annie (Manuszak) Johnson ’01
She Embraced a Family Tradition of Adoption
“We’re the lucky ones,” mom says of experience
Elisabeth (Heard) Greer ’95
Chicago Mom Saved Children’s School from Closing
“David and Goliath” fight inspired activism for racial equity
Kate (Mather) Herrmann ’88
Celebrating and Creating Opportunity for Women Filmmakers
Festival director draws on love of film, passion for equality
Deswood Etsitty ’93
Navajo Architect Builds Future on Heritage
ND-Navajo collaboration boosts Catholic school
Melanie Richardson ’93
Creating Learning Environments That Help Children Succeed
Her nonprofit helps fill crucial need for early childhood development
John Drumm ’97 M.B.A.
Reimagining Princess Stories For Today
Alum has rewritten classic tales to be empowering for girls
Alex Montoya ’96
Born Without Three Limbs, Speaker and Author Inspires Others
He shares his story and challenges people to make a difference
Rob Callus ’15
Health Care Worker Helps Save the Lives of Women and Children
Using data and training, he works to make health care more accessible
Larry Hammel ’57
Bringing Hope to Prisons
Deacon leads ministry team that serves inmates
Cymone Wilson ’08
Sharing Her Love of Reading
Peace Corps Volunteer Served Students in Rural Jamaica
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
Mary Brosnahan ’83
Seeing Homelessness Moved Her to Make a Difference
She led organization that delivers crucial assistance
John Macdonald, M.D. ’58
Helping Haiti to Heal Wounds
Doctor started sustainable wound care program following 2010 earthquake
Lindsay Meyer '08
Entrepreneur Took a Stand Against Harassment
She’s created a diverse and welcoming culture at her company