Stories

The mission of We Are ND is to bring to life the many stories of Domers doing good in the world. Since it was launched in 2018, We Are ND has told hundreds of stories of Notre Dame graduates who have dedicated their lives to improving others' through their work, faith, and philanthropic efforts.

Tia B. Paulette '18 J.D.

An Advocate for the Innocent

As a Notre Dame law student, Tia B. Paulette '18 J.D., resurrected a latent Innocence Project chapter and helped turn it into the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic, which seeks to correct the miscarriage of justice for the wrongfully convicted.

Jessica Pedroza ’17

Working for Equity in Education

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

Rene Bermea '12

Improving Lives in the Clinic and the Lab

His sister's experience fighting cancer lead Dr. Rene Bermea '12 to a career in medicine. Now, the lung transplantation specialist not only treats patients, but continues to pursue research in an effort to understand and better treat interstitial lung disease.

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.

Zoe (Rote) Kourajian ’16

Teaching to Reflect the Experiences of All Students

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

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.

Greg Bourke '82 M.A.

Embracing a Marriage of Faith and Identity

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.

Sr. Corinne Florek '80 M.B.A.

Investing for the Common Good

Sr. Corinne Florek '80 M.B.A. is revolutionizing how women's religious communities invest for the common good.

Tyler Greenberg ’19, Brett Segobiano ’20, & Chris Finke ’19

Maximizing the Potential of Creatives of all Abilities

Tyler Greenberg ’19, Brett Segobiano ’20, and Chris Finke ’19 marry art and entrepreneurship to empower artists of all abilities through their apparel company, Jake Max.

Tony Karrat '67

“Using the Law to Help People”

Alum devoted legal career to helping those most in need in his community.

Claire Sloss '09

Combating Homelessness Through Communications and Service

Claire Sloss '09 has made a career serving the people experiencing homelessness in Chicago.

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.

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