Shelly Williams '07 Creating More Equitable Communities Williams has spent her career at nonprofits that work to bring positive change to the lives of children in St. Louis and the surrounding region in Missouri.
Joe Rehmann '06 Bringing Sustainable Nutrition to Local African Community As the founder and CEO of Victory Farms, Joe Rehmann '06 has ambitious goals: He wants to restore the endangered tilapia population in Africa’s Lake Victoria using sustainable aquaculture, otherwise known as fish farming.
2023 Mother's Day Sharing Our Mothers' Stories This Mother’s Day, the Notre Dame Alumni Association has compiled past We Are ND stories from mothers and mother figures in the Notre Dame community.
Janet McNally Writing Stories that Matter Janet McNally '05 MFA has published two novels and a collection of poems since graduating.
Dr. Darren Dochuk Educating Future Scholars Dr. Darren Dochuk, Ph.D '05 teaches modern U.S. religious and political history to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Notre Dame.
John Barnes Producing Sports' Biggest Moments John Barnes '03, producer at NBC sports, got his start covering sports when he worked football and basketball games for WVFI radio station as a Notre Dame student.
Dr. Christina E. Fitch Serving Around the Globe Editor’s Note: Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words. This week’s Domer Diaries entry comes from Dr. Christina E. Fitch '00, a hospice physician at Humana and Baystate Medical Center and author of When You Give A Woman the World: A Travel Journal for Women. …
Notre Dame Friendships Lasting Bonds Recently, we at the Alumni Association asked you to share the stories of your own Notre Dame friendships. Read on for more examples of enduring bonds forged under the Dome.
Krystal Hardy Allen ’07 Educating Beyond the Classroom In 2017, former teacher and principal Krystal Hardy Allen ’07 founded K. Allen Consulting, an educational and management consulting firm that supports a variety of organizations in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Kelechi Ndukwe '02 Naval Commander Driven to Lead by Example After graduating from Notre Dame’s ROTC program, Kelechi Ndukwe '02 was one of two African American officers on the ship in his first Navy posting. Now a commander, in 2021 he became the second Nigerian American to command a U.S. Navy destroyer and now serves as a mentor to younger sailors.
Annie Johnson Taking Care of Students and South Bend Editor’s Note: Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words. This week’s Domer Diaries entry comes from Annie Johnson '01, a South Bend-based entrepreneur whose company, Take Care South Bend, creates curated care packages for college students and hospitality bundles featuring local products and businesses.…
Claire Sloss '09 Combating Homelessness Through Communications and Service Claire Sloss '09 has made a career serving the people experiencing homelessness in Chicago.
Mandie Landry The First-Time Candidate Editor’s Note: Domer Diaries is the newest storytelling series from the Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family tell their stories in their own words. This week’s Domer Diaries entry comes from Mandie Landry ‘00, a lawyer elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2019. Name:…
Laura Hoffman An Equal Opportunity to Flourish Name: Laura Hoffman Class Year: 2004 Residence Hall: Howard and Lyons Majors and Minor: Political Science with a theology minor Student Activities: Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, Notre Dame Best Buddies, Notre Dame Student Diversity Educator, Daily Mass Cantor for the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Student Organizer for Notre Dame Disability Awareness Week…
Mike Brown A Magnetic Force Name: Mike Brown Class Year: 2001 Residence Hall: O’Neill Family Hall Major and Minor: Bachelor’s in business technology with a minor in management from the Mendoza College of Business Student Activities: Cheerleading (two years as the Notre Dame Leprechaun), Voices of Faith Gospel Choir, Founder of First Class Steppers, Troop ND, Interhall Football, Student Activities (sound technician)…
Fr. Pete McCormick “Father, May I Have Your Blessing?” Name: Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. Class Year(s): 2006, 2015 Majors and Minors: Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration Occupation: Director of Campus Ministry at Notre Dame; Holy Cross Priest [gallery:'fr-pete-mccormick-csc'] What was a formative moment in your time at Notre Dame that continues to influence you today?…
Katie Broussard '04, '06 M.Ed Reaching Children Through Art and Faith Alumna reaches children through art as a Catholic children's book illustrator.
Kellen Lewis '09 Embracing Identity Through Art Alum Kellen Lewis ’09 uses art to communicate his identity and create representation.
Erin Clarke '08 Making Healthy Eating Accessible — and Delicious Alumna uses platform to make healthy eating accessible, affordable, and delicious.
Rudy Monterrosa '01 J.D. Fighting for Asylum Seekers in the Legal System Law School alum and adjunct professor practices immigration law and provides pro bono assistance to asylum seekers in Texas.
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 Kelly Fanucci '03 The Binds That Tie: On Motherhood and Social Distancing Alumna reflects on motherhood and friendship in the time of coronavirus.
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.
Jane Lee '09 Helping Immigrants Overcome Obstacles to Health Care Alumna educates immigrants to improve their access to health care
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
Will McGrath ’02 and Ellen Block ’02 In HIV-Ravaged Lesotho, Learning and Giving Back Their work has focused on research and writing
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
