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.
After graduation, I will be working as an Operating Room Nurse!
Perla Lagarde ’’26
Nursing
I love the Saint Mary's community! Everyone is so great from my peers to professors and staff, together we create a beautiful space for students to learn and grow. I am forever grateful for the friendships and relationships I have made during my time at SMC!
Sheccid Natallay Gutierrez ’’26
Biology, Spanish
What I love the most about Saint Mary’s are the life-long friendships I have made throughout my four wonderful years here. I am so happy and blessed to have experienced the sisterhood of Saint Mary’s.
Grace Elizabeth Katsekes ’’26
Biology
I will be pursuing a Masters degree in Nonprofit Administration at the University of Notre Dame!
Ashley Christine Sims ’’26
Global Studies, Philosophy
Saint Mary’s gave me my people, a community who truly makes me feel valued, and an academic experience like no other.
Dana Herrera Figueroa ’’26
Nursing
I love that Saint Mary’s helped me grow into a person I am proud of!
Sara Ann Peabody ’’26
Political Science, Religious Studies
One quote that really stuck with me throughout these 4 years was the a simple sentence my mom mentioned briefly, “Kwizera kurarema” meaning “Faith creates.” I want to share that with whoever needs it. No matter what situation occurs, or what makes you doubt yourself know that God always works in ways that we can not see. So with faith as small as a mustard seed, anything is possible.
Ariane Urayeneza Akimana ’’26
Psychology
The people at Saint Mary's are unforgettable. This place truly becomes a home you can return to.
Caidence McDonald ’’26
Psychology, Theatre
I will be traveling abroad before attending medical school!
Aliciana Ilias ’’26
Neuroscience
I will be working in the South Bend/Mishawaka area as an ICU/ER Registered Nurse!
Cristal Velázquez ’’26
Nursing, Spanish
I love all the friends I have made here and the amazing professors!
Elena Frances Coffey ’’26
Nursing
Be true to yourself and open to change
Natalie Anne Anderson ’’26
Biology, Environmental Studies