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.
Saint Mary's College has provided me with amazing opportunities to get involved in the community through student teaching, and blessed me with lifelong friendships.
Alyssa Harvey ’22
Mathematics and Secondary Education
I truly love the community that surrounds Saint Mary's and Belles. I felt so welcomed when I arrived for my freshman year and that has stayed with me throughout my four years. The Saint Mary's sisterhood is unlike anything I've experienced before. I'm so glad I got to be a part of it!
Meredith Chapple ’22
Communication Studies
Next year, I will be studying at the University of St. Francis for my Masters in Social Work! I hope to continue working alongside children and families in my professional work.
Serena Fernandez ’22
Social Work
After graduation, I will be moving to New Hampshire to pursue my master's in biology at the University of New Hampshire this fall!
Valerie Mae Eddington ’22
Biology
I love the community at Saint Mary’s. I always run into someone I know and it brightens my day. The girls at Saint Mary’s have made my college experience so memorable and I’m so thankful!
Sheridan Allen ’22
Psychology
I will finish my graduate journey by completing a M.S. in Data Science at Saint Mary's and I have accepted a fellowship in South Bend with a company that strives to address challenges facing the community.
Alexia Carolina Velazquez ’22
Biology
Your college experience will provide obstacles and challenges. However, overcoming these struggles is what will ultimately turn you into a stronger and more confident individual, and at Saint Mary's College you will have support every step of the way. Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse. If you're comfortable, you're probably not doing it right.
Alina Jade Willhoite ’22
Marketing and Spanish
After graduation I will be working at Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse on the Childbirth Unit! I hope to continue my education after a few years of working to receive my Master's of Science in Nursing and become a Midwife.
Taylor McKenna Ryan-Sizemore ’22
Nursing
I love the community on campus and the close relationships I’ve made. I’ve also loved how it has connected me to my Grandma, she graduated from SMC in 1964!
Niamh Catherine Brophy ’22
Elementary Education
"So I'll be doing landscape architecture, which is different than landscaping. Most people hear the word 'landscape' and stop there. I did not go to college to become a landscaper."
-Me describing my career for the rest of my life
Nadia Hartman ’22
Environmental Studies
I will be attending Loyola University Chicago to pursue my Master of Social Work and Master of Jurisprudence with a focus in Child & Family Law. After obtaining my Masters, I hope to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Victim Specialist!
Jenna Henricks ’22
Social Work
Next year, I will be finishing up my Chemical Engineering degree at Notre Dame.
Lauren Elizabeth Bock ’22
Chemistry