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.

Business Administration The best thing about Saint Mary's? The professors! You will never find such caring and wonderful people invested in your future. They are here because they love our campus and the students, and we love them back! Marianna Szukala ’22 Business Administration
Global Studies and Spanish Your journey & growth is your own. There's no reason to compare it to others or rush yourself. Stay curious, keep going, and keep growing! Allyson Emmett ’22 Global Studies and Spanish
Mathematics Next year, I will be finishing my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Mary Santschi ’22 Mathematics
Neuroscience After graduation, I will be pursuing a career to be a stewardess in the yachting industry! Caroline Riley ’22 Neuroscience
Nursing Following graduation, I am headed back to northeastern WI to pass the NCLEX and work at an Oncology Unit in ThedaCare. Additionally, I will be in the process of writing an article for the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) about my research on compassion fatigue! While many people have told me to apply for the DNP program, I decided to give myself a year to focus on self-care, spend time with family and friends, and, most importantly, do what I love: Bedside Nursing. Reagan Payson ’22 Nursing
MS Speech Language Pathology What's next for me? I recently accepted the pediatric and adult Speech-Language Pathologist position at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, located in Norwalk, Ohio! I have loved my time at Saint Mary’s and all the opportunities that have came with it. Gabryell Rae Keller ’22 MS Speech Language Pathology
Environmental Studies "You will find your community. Don’t be afraid to try new things and participate in clubs at Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame!" Abigail Knopps ’22 Environmental Studies
Nursing My next step? I am working in the ER at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA! Madeleine Dyro ’22 Nursing
Nursing "Take chances, put yourself out there, and always be open to new opportunities whether it be professionally or socially. You never know what’s around the corner so keep an open mind and be brave!" Anna Petersen ’22 Nursing
Music I am currently applying for summer internships with local music organizations, like the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and The Music Village. I hope to be able to to find music teaching jobs for the fall as I work to expand my resume and portfolio during my gap year. During this time, I will be looking into Musicology/ Anthropology programs to do specialized research on Mexican Folk music, as well as researching programs in arts administration. Jessica Campos-Tapia ’22 Music
Business Administration Saint Mary's College is definitely a place of discovery. Your four years here is the time where you can truly be who you are, and more importantly delve into your self discovery journey. My years here have been more than great! I would not be who I am today if I did not take my chances on SMC four years ago. Angelica Shari Knox ’22 Business Administration
Philosophy and Political Science After graduating from Saint Mary's College , I will be pursuing a J.D. Degree at Northern Illinois University College of Law. Megan Anderson ’22 Philosophy and Political Science