Meet Our Alumnae

Saint Mary’s women are amazing! They’re articulate, smart, and driven. They lean in to their passions with care and compassion, and face difficult endeavors with strong critical-thinking skills. The world sees them as well-rounded women who lead with empathy and integrity. We see them as Belles — strong symbols of what Saint Mary’s stands for and incredible examples of how we prepare our students to discover themselves and their place in the world.

Browse this small selection of our incredible alumnae to see what path they took here at Saint Mary’s as well as how they put their minds and hearts to work in the world.

The most important thing I’ve learned during my time at Saint Mary’s is to pursue every opportunity, get out of your comfort zone, and view every transition period with a growth mindset. You don’t grow when you’re comfortable! Emmalyn Holmquist ’’26 Mathematics

I love the community of friendship I have built and the confidence I’ve gained as a woman. Saint Mary’s has been the greatest experience of my life! Claire Alexa Ferguson ’’26 Biology

Graduate School in International Relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC. Joy Chinaza Ezechikamnayo ’’26 Art, Philosophy

Float Pool Nurse at INOVA Fairfax in Virginia! Hannah Mary Harnisch ’’26 Nursing

My future plans are to embrace my next phase of life by getting married in less than a month, moving to Wisconsin, and starting my career as a high school substitute teacher, with the goal of securing a full-time teaching position. Alessandra Littleton Besachio ’’26 Art

What I love most about Saint Mary's is the traditions and the opportunity they offer to connect with others. Whether it is late night breakfast, convocation, or a ride on blinkie, it is bound to be special. Bridget Knowles ’’26 Economics

After graduation, I will be attending Texas A&M to complete my Masters in Civil Engineering. I plan to take the Professional Engineer’s exam and become a transportation engineer in South Texas. Allys Hager ’’26 Mathematics

After completion of my final semester here at Saint Mary's, I hope to become a NICU nurse! Mckenzie Hudgen ’’26 Master of Science in Nursing

After graduating, I will be starting Saint Mary’s MSW program in the fall! Morgan Zack ’’26 Social Work

NICU Nurse at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis Lauren Gnatt ’’26 Nursing

I love the community that I've found at Saint Mary's. I found close friends who I hope to keep in touch with in my first week here from Belles Connect. They've helped me grow as a person in my time here and I couldn't ask for better friends. Saint Mary's wouldn't have been the same without the second family that I've found. Isabella De Reza Fernandez ’’26 Physics

Communication Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies

Being able to find some of my bestest friends and creating amazing memories with them! Grace Wasicki ’’26 Communication Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies