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.

Dan Yu '90, '92 M.B.A.

Creating Digital Space for Meaningful Dialogue

Alum and club use video platform to drive conversations with the Notre Dame community.

2022 Mother's Day

Sharing Our Mothers' Stories

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.

Ashley Kalinauskas '13 M.S.

Finding Solutions in Veterinary Healthcare

Alumna builds on thesis research to improve cancer outcomes in dogs.

Nate Alexander '17

Taking Flight to Save Lives

Alexander is the co-founder of the BLADE Medical Mobility Organ Procurement Program, offering helicopter transport services to aid in life-saving organ donations.

Otakuye Conroy-Ben '98

Lakota Researcher Supports Her Community Through Epidemiology

Alumna mends relationships between native tribes and researchers, while addressing tribal health concerns through wastewater epidemiology.

Katherine Gehl '88

Innovating to Break Political Gridlock

Alumna advocates for fairer democracy practices throughout the country

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.

D.J. Reyes '79

Bringing Support and Treatment to Veterans in Need

Alum serves as an advocate for fellow veterans in Tampa's Veterans Treatment Court.

Dr. Robert Winn '87

Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care and Community-Building

As the first Black leader of a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, alum prioritizes patient care and community-building.

Patter Birsic '77

Improving Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer and Pancreatitis Patients

Alumna harnesses loss into action to serve patients facing pancreatic illnesses.

Bob Solis '84

Welcoming Children with Open Arms

Alum offers family to children orphaned by AIDS in South Africa

Kate Turner '12

Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Technology and Policy

Alumna devotes research to improving socio-technical systems — making anything from public transit to nuclear power more equitable.

John Gallo '83

Representing the Least Among Us

Alum spends his second act representing the poor and underserved as head of Legal Aid Chicago.

Kellen Lewis '09

Embracing Identity Through Art

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

John Kouris '96

Keeping His Captain's Memory Alive

More than 20 years after Demetrius DuBose '93 was shot and killed by police, former teammate John Kouris '96 seeks to keep is memory alive in new documentary film.

Ben Finley '60

Building A Brotherhood on the Slopes

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

Strengthening His Community Amid Crisis and Loss

Despite a devastating loss, Global Health alum uses his passion for service to strengthen his community.

Erin Clarke '08

Making Healthy Eating Accessible — and Delicious

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

Laura and Steve Brown '95

Building A Catholic Worker Community in Charlottesville

Couple has dedicated themselves to offering affordable housing and a stable community at their Catholic Worker urban homestead in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Tom Lillig '95

What’s Within You

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

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