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 graduating from Notre Dame in 2025 with a degree in Environmental Engineering, I plan to work as a consultant and use my education and skills gained from my five years of undergrad to help communities around me to improve their daily interactions with infrastructure and flourish.
Alex Castronovo ’24
Chemistry
My favorite memory has been meeting all of my best friends and getting to experience so many special moments together.
Amanda Grace Miloserny ’24
Physics
I plan to continue my education in the graduate program for Speech-Language Pathology here at Saint Mary’s as a 4+1 student. After that, I plan to stay close to home and work in a school system with children.
Andie Kizer ’24
Speech Language Pathology
Post graduation from Saint Mary’s, I will be attending the University of Texas at Austin to receive my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I will also be participating in their bilingual certificate program so that I can work with Spanish-speaking patients in my future practice as an SLP.
Grace Layman ’24
Spanish, Speech Language Pathology
My favorite spot on campus? The Island—it’s gorgeous at all times of the year and it’s one of the best places on campus to clear your head.
Abby Trout ’24
Neuroscience
I love the community that we have on campus at SMC! It has helped me to grow and become so much more confident in who I am more than any other college could have in four short years!
Elizabeth Schutter ’24
Business Administration and Communication Studies
I encourage you to just be you. No matter what anyone else says.
Smee Leiter ’24
Art
This summer, I will intern as a quality control engineer at the General Motors Factory Zero in Detroit/Hamtramck. This coming year, I will complete the SMC/ND Dual-Degree Engineering Program and graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Natalia Luna ’24
Mathematics
My advice? Make good choices (or make bad choices and have fun)!
Rin Menge ’24
Environmental Studies
After I graduate, I will be doing a year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest. As a Jesuit Volunteer and AmeriCorps member, I will be living with other JVs in Portland, Oregon. I will serve as a Program Outreach Specialist with Catholic Charities of Oregon in their Housing Transitions Office. I am excited to accompany those on the margins of society and fight for equity and justice. I am grateful for your prayers and encouragement. Ave Crux, Spes Unica!
Emma Marguerite Bacon ’24 Communication Studies
Emma Marguerite Bacon ’24 Communication Studies
After graduation, I am attending Indiana University to earn my Ph.D. in organic chemistry.
Makaya Robinson ’24
Chemistry
Post graduation, I am super excited to start working as a Pediatric ICU Nurse!
Elle Deardorff ’24
Nursing