Stephanie Mulhern Ogorzalek '11 Advancing Women's Rights Around the Globe As director of global gender issues at the White House, Stephanie Mulhern Ogorzalek '11 sees a direct connection between her work and her life as a working mom of two.
Greer Hannan '09, '14 MNA, '15 M.Div. Becoming Fully Alive Now serving as the associate director of performance quality improvement and compliance at St. Vincent de Paul in Louisville, Kentucky, Greer Hannan '09 reflects on moments of “aliveness” that inspired her to serve those on the margins.
Faces of Ireland Jeaic Mag Fhinn '17 lives, works, and plays entirely in Irish, feeling welcomed by the community and making the Emerald Isle his home.
Faces of Ireland Mariana Silva ’21 has studied environmental issues all over the globe, from Ecuador to Uganda. Now, her research focus is understanding water movements in Irish bogs in hopes of restoring areas that bore the brunt of industrialized peat harvesting.
Faces of Ireland When Rosie Giglia ’17 decided to study Irish language and literature while a student at Notre Dame, she opened a world of possibilities that ultimately led her to pursue her advanced degree in neurology and clinical medicine on the Emerald Isle.
Faces of Ireland Award-winning photographer Mary McGraw '17 serves as the digital marketing and media manager at Galway International Arts Festival, one of the leading cultural events in Ireland and Europe.
Faces of Ireland Conal Fagan ’21, the first Irish native to serve as the official Notre Dame leprechaun, returned home to Ireland to continue his mission of using sports as a means for social change.
Jeff Morales Documenting Nature's Wonders 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).
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…
DeJorie Monroe '16 Alumna Pursues Passions from Fellowship to Foreign Service 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.
Maria Hinson Tobin '14 M.S. Empowering Women and Girls Around the World Through Partnership “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 A Champion of a Generation of Afghan Women 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.
Will Maloney ’95 & Chad Sutcliffe ’95 Mentoring Young Leaders Through the Power of Hoops Engineering alums create lasting impact teaching children in Jamaica and Haiti self-esteem, leadership, and character at summer basketball camp.
Rachel Svetanoff '15 M.S. Empathy Drives Alumna in Global Health Adventures Life experiences fuel alumna's drive to provide basic necessities to those without.
Bob Solis '84 Welcoming Children with Open Arms Alum offers family to children orphaned by AIDS in South Africa
Strengthening His Community Amid Crisis and Loss Despite a devastating loss, Global Health alum uses his passion for service to strengthen his community.
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.”
Adele Bruggeman '13 Fusing Sports and Girls Development In Cape Town Alumna aims to empower girls through sports in South Africa.
Michael Brennan '84 Providing a Welcome Refuge at the Border Alum is committing his empty-nest years to serving refugees at the border.
Fabián Sánchez Matus ’15 LLM & Lorena Bazay Dulanto ’15 LLM Building a Legal Movement for Human Rights Husband and wife are fighting for human rights in the Mexican legal system
Nicole Rodriguez '14 Fighting For Equality On and Off the Field Alumna fighting for fair pay and conditions with Puerto Rican National Team
Ellie Adelman '12 M.A. Building a ‘Village’ for Refugee Women Alumna supports refugee mothers in Denver
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
Mary Meg McCarthy ’80 Helping Immigrants Find Justice Alumna leads organization that provides legal services
Michael Macdonald ’77 Helping Communities Fight Mosquito-Borne Illnesses His "science plus service" approach helps improve global health
Katie (Connell) Heaps ’06, ’08 M.Ed. Helping Families to Pay for Adoptions ND grad works for nonprofit that assists families
Will McGrath ’02 and Ellen Block ’02 In HIV-Ravaged Lesotho, Learning and Giving Back Their work has focused on research and writing
Ginny Mikita ’91 J.D. Children Flee Violence. She Helps Them Navigate A New Life. ND lawyer represents immigrant and refugee children