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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.

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 has made a career serving the people experiencing homelessness in Chicago.

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.

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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…

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)…

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

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What was a formative moment in your time at Notre Dame that continues to influence you today?…

Alumna reaches children through art as a Catholic children's book illustrator.

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.

Alum Kellen Lewis ’09 uses art to communicate his identity and create representation.

Alumna uses platform to make healthy eating accessible, affordable, and delicious.

Law School alum and adjunct professor practices immigration law and provides pro bono assistance to asylum seekers in Texas.

"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.”

Alumna reflects on motherhood and friendship in the time of coronavirus.

Alumna creates a virtual community for families of children with special health care needs.

Alumna appointed to Cabinet of Cherokee Nation

Alumna educates immigrants to improve their access to health care

ND graduate confronts racism and promotes inclusiveness

ND grad works for nonprofit that assists families

“We’re the lucky ones,” mom says of experience

Their work has focused on research and writing

ND alum draws on faith and technical expertise to support the church he loves

He helps create vibrant communities that enrich the lives of people who live in them

Peace Corps Volunteer Served Students in Rural Jamaica

Quick-thinking officer helps protect Los Angeles

Alum uses physical therapy, literacy, to help others

Handling severe injuries requires attention to detail and calmness under pressure

Visitor management technology enables schools to screen visitors

She’s created a diverse and welcoming culture at her company