Empowerment

In the same way that those with disabilities deserve equitable access to education, housing, and transportation, Adams believes that having access to outdoor, adaptive recreation is no different.

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.

Ever since he was a high school student in Jacksonville, Florida, Conor Hanney ’14 has had two passions: television production and championing individuals with cognitive disabilities.

“Whether it’s an unjust food system or healthcare system inequalities or social determinants of health, I think partnership and policy are the best ways for us to achieve the scale of change that’s actually needed for it to be felt broadly,” Maria Hinson Tobin ’14 M.S. said.

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.

In living out his faith while staying true to his identity, Greg Bourke '82 M.A., author of Gay, Catholic, and American from Notre Dame Press, strives to increase representation for LGBTQ Catholics.

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

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.

After a lifetime creating opportunities for Black skiers, Ben Finley '60 is set to enter the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame.

Drive to break barriers motivates alum in nonprofit work to "unleash the potential of the human spirit."

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

Alumna aims to empower girls through sports in South Africa.

Alumna fighting for fair pay and conditions with Puerto Rican National Team

Alumna supports refugee mothers in Denver

Alumna appointed to Cabinet of Cherokee Nation

Using technology and data collection to assist the underserved and marginalized

Alumna educates immigrants to improve their access to health care

Young alum strives to support uninsured and at-risk students

Young alum looks to keep kids from falling through the cracks

FTT alum helps agency represent Latino voices in entertainment

Festival director draws on love of film, passion for equality

School president builds opportunity for lower-income students

Drawing on counseling background, she asks questions, starts conversations

He shares his story and challenges people to make a difference

His residential treatment center provides high-quality care

She led organization that delivers crucial assistance