Education

Jeff Morales ’86, an Emmy Award-winning nature cinematographer, producer, and director,  serves as President of Tamarin Productions and has produced documentaries for National Geographic and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).   

From the grassroots to the global, Barron’s drive for environmental action remains both urgent and hopeful. 

Editor's Note: Domer Diaries is a storytelling series from the Notre Dame Alumni Association where members of the Notre Dame family share their story in their own words. This week's Domer Diaries features Ophelia Camiña '82 J.D., a longtime organizer, mentor, and advocate for inclusiveness in the legal field. The first in her family to attend law school, she credits her scholarship and the mentorship of her professors at Notre Dame.…

Lenzen’s hard work and dedication arise from a deep passion for gender equity in STEM.

Geraldine Mukumbi ’16 left her native Zimbabwe to come to Notre Dame in search of a kind of academic freedom. Still entertaining aspirations of a “practical” future, the Hesburgh-Yusko scholar entered as a finance major. But her heart was always with the arts.

In a commitment to public service, DeJorie Monroe ’16 is pursuing a career in diplomacy and international affairs as Notre Dame's first Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellow.

As the first in her family to graduate college, Joan Mileski '79 now works to support today's first-generation students as a professor and head of the Department of Maritime Business Administration at Texas A&M-Galveston.

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.

Jessica Pedroza ’17, a 2021 Domer Dozen honoree, is working to increase equity in the U.S. education system through legislative action.

Domer Dozen honoree Zoe (Rote) Kourajian ’16 teaches her middle school history students history through a lens that reflects their own experiences.

Lisa Herb '88 founded the Alliance for International Women's Rights to support women in developing countries. Until August 2021 when the country fell back under Taliban rule, AIWR focused its efforts in Afghanistan and is now working with other groups to help Afghan women leaders flee the country for their safety.

Engineering alums create lasting impact teaching children in Jamaica and Haiti self-esteem, leadership, and character at summer basketball camp.

Alum strives to make the world a better place as the first African American chair of the United Negro College Fund.

Alumna creates culturally responsive classrooms to meet the needs of students from every background.

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.

Alumna makes technology education more accessible at South Bend Code School.

"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.”

Alum uplifts students in under-resourced schools in memory of her late father.

Alumna aims to empower girls through sports in South Africa.

Her school enables underprivileged students to access STEM education

Educator teaches children to be curious, explore the world around them

Working with medical residents in operating room is deeply fulfilling

“David and Goliath” fight inspired activism for racial equity

Her nonprofit helps fill crucial need for early childhood development

Alum has rewritten classic tales to be empowering for girls

Drawing on counseling background, she asks questions, starts conversations

He shares his story and challenges people to make a difference

Peace Corps Volunteer Served Students in Rural Jamaica

Alum uses physical therapy, literacy, to help others