2017 "25 Under 35" Awards Recipients

Third Annual

“25Under 35”

Award Recognizes Outstanding Young Alumnae Once again, the Academy’s alumnae make us proud with their dedication to others, academic accomplishments and compassionate leadership. The honorees for this year’s “25 Under 35” award represent a group of young women who have demonstrated impressive achievements, spirituality, compassionate leadership and service.

Professions represented by this distinguished group of alumnae include educators, attorneys, healthcare professionals, as well as a video producer, biomedical engineer and Ph.D. candidates.

Alumnae Director Allison Busser ’04 shares: “We are honored to recognize another amazing group of young alumnae as ’25 Under 35’ honorees. All of the honorees are outstanding women who are truly living out the mission of Saint Joseph Academy and the charism of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. We are so blessed to have such a vibrant and successful young alumnae community, and we are so proud of these 25 women.”

Congratulations to these “25 Under 35” Award Honorees!

Anne Bernat ’04

Katherine Colborn ’10

Science Department Chair | Elyria Catholic High School

Video Producer and Artist | Scenario Learning

Resident of Elyria, OH

Bachelor of Arts in English, Xavier University | Artist Residency, Burren College of Art | Bachelor of Arts in Irish Literature, Irish Social and Political History, Irish Language and Irish Geography, National University of Ireland in Galway

ACHIEVEMENTS

Sister of Veronica Colborn ’12

• Recipient of the Modeling Instruction Certificate of Excellence, 2015

Sister of Elizabeth Colborn ’14

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame | Master of Education in Chemistry, University of Notre Dame

Resident of Cincinnati, OH

• Recipient of the Elyria Catholic Pillar Person of the Month, 2015 • Selected to co-author the Secondary Science Curriculum for the Diocese of Cleveland, 2014

Working with students to realize their education potential has been a dream of Anne’s since she was a peer tutor at Saint Joseph Academy. She turned that dream into a reality by choosing to pursue a passion in education and giving back to the community after majoring in Chemical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Anne has continued to model and build on her leadership vision by working to become the Science Department Chair at Elyria Catholic High School. She serves as a chaperone and volunteer on her school’s Alternate Spring Breaks, in which students assist National Relief Services in national disaster cleanup. Anne also leads St. Teresa of Avila parish in liturgical music.

“Saint Joseph Academy is a place where you can explore your passions. What you learn at Saint Joseph Academy will grow into the some of the most memorable experiences of a full life.

For me, peer tutoring at Saint Joseph Academy blossomed into an immensely rewarding teaching career. I love going to work every day and working with enthusiastic and engaged students!”

– Anne Bernat ’04 | What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy?

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ACHIEVEMENTS • Recipient of Honorable Mention in Figure and Portrait competition for “OCD”-Awarded by Contemporary Art Gallery Online, 2015 • Recipient of the Three Arts Scholarship: First Place, Honorable Mention and Longacre Printmaker Award, Awarded by Cincinnati Women’s Club, 2014 • Recipient of the University Art Award, Xavier University Art Department, 2014 • Recipient of the Sweeney English Award, Xavier University English Department, 2014

Since she graduated from the Academy, Katherine continues to demonstrate leadership, service, stewardship and a dedication to education and her faith. She has been passionately involved with the development of a Catholic young professionals’ group in Cincinnati called “Poco a Poco” and is a co-leader of a small group for Bellarmine Chapel, where she also serves on the Evangelical Leadership Team. The charism of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph is present in Katherine’s work as an artist, especially by the message of being one with creation. During her most recent month in Ireland during her artist residency, she focused on the message of the earth and its natural beauty.

“Hold close to your friends, family and faith. Everything in life around you will change constantly. In all the learning and growing, these are the things that will anchor you and remind you of what is truly important and sustaining in your life.

Say yes to as much as you can, learn as much as possible, and stay active in all sense of the word, but never be afraid to put yourself and your own sense of balance ahead of all else.”

– Katherine Colborn ’10 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

Sarah Ginty Edington ’08 Pharmacy Supervisor | CVS Health Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) with double major in Organizational Communication, Ohio Northern University Sister of Emily Ginty ’12 Resident of Nashville, Tennessee

ACHIEVEMENTS • Speaker at the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” event, 2017

Susan Cullen ’04

• Inductee in Omicron Delta Kappa, The National Leadership Honor Society

Speech Language Pathologist | United States Army

• Certified Arbringer Facilitator, United States Army Medical Department, 2017

Sarah exemplifies personal integrity and emerging wisdom in her career, which has enabled her to become a rising leader within CVS Health. While in pharmacy school, Sarah traveled to several different “practice sites,” including a Sioux Reservation in South Dakota at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. After graduating from pharmacy school, she rose to a corporate pharmacy supervisor position, managing 24 CVS pharmacies, 65 pharmacists and more than 300 pharmacy technicians in the greater Nashville area. Sarah spoke at the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” initiative in April 2017. In addition, Sarah supports the Lung Force and Easter Seals and volunteers at their annual fishing tournament for children with special needs.

• Graduate of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Leadership Development Program for Young Professionals

Brenna Fasko ’02

• Recipient of the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) Award from ASHA, 2017

Attorney Advisor | The Social Security Administration

Susan remains grateful to Saint Joseph Academy for both preparing and empowering her to enter the world as a woman grounded in her ideals and dedicated to serving others. Susan felt called to serve the United States Army as a civilian soldier so she could provide clinical services on base and within military treatment facilities. As a Speech-Language Pathologist with the United States Army and the lead Speech Pathologist across the State of Kansas, she strives to demonstrate compassion with each patient (soldier) and their family members. Susan volunteers her time at a local support group for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The Ohio State University | Juris Doctor, University of Akron School of Law

Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Certificate of Parent and Child Education, The University of Akron | Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, Specialization in Literacy and School Certification, The Ohio State University Resident of Fort Riley, KS

ACHIEVEMENTS

Sister of Caryn Fasko ’03 Resident of Akron, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Selected by a Federal Magistrate to serve as his law clerk • Board Member, Summit Art Space • Akron Law Review Editorial Board 2008-09 • Recipient of the CALI Awards in Conflicts and Insurance Law

“The things that are the most rewarding in life are often the most difficult. Good things come to people who stick with it and believe in their own abilities.”

– Brenna Fasko ’02 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

Brenna’s compassion for others drove her to become a disability lawyer, where her empathetic and patient spirit is shown to her clients. She is involved in a mentoring program designed to assist newly appointed advisors perform their duties. Brenna’s educational foundation from Saint Joseph Academy has kept her driven to succeed and achieve her dream job, as she was appointed to a fouryear clerkship with Federal Magistrate Judge John Greenberg, North District of Ohio, Cleveland, at the United States District Court.

Brenna is a member of the Junior League of Akron, and serves as a board member for the Summit Art Space.

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Jacqueline Gonzales ’03

Kara Isabella ’08

Director Global Marketing & Communications | Shake Shack

Visual Designer | Accenture Interactive

Sister of Caroline Gonzales ’05 and Abigail Gonzales ’15

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts in the History of Art and Architecture, Miami University (OH) | Master of Fine Arts in Design for Social Innovation, School of Visual Arts

Resident of Brooklyn, NY

Resident of New York, NY

ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Leadership Development in Finance Program, Dollar Bank, FSB, 2007-2008

• Recipient of the 18 of the Last 9 Young Alumni Award, Miami University, 2016

• Student Co-Founder of Saint Joseph Academy’s Ultimate Fan Club

• Developed Backyard Lots, a program transforming vacant lots into safe and local recreational outlets for youth to self-organize sporting events, 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, John Carroll University

• Student Co-Creator of “Paws for Pride” at Saint Joseph Academy

Jacqueline Gonzalez has always expressed a concern for others.

During her time at Saint Joseph Academy, she launched a fundraiser for oppressed young women who lacked the means of receiving an education. Saint Joseph Academy encouraged Jacqueline’s leadership skills, lifelong learning, compassionate treatment of all people and a global perspective. As the current Global Director of Marketing & Communications for Shake Shack and former National Lead, Growth Marketing, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jacqueline has been able to take these perspectives and has lived them out in her career.

Brooke Hamilton ’09 Associate | Gallagher Sharp, LLP Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy, Baldwin Wallace University | Juris Doctor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University Resident of Cleveland, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Graduated summa cum laude from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2016 • Graduated summa cum laude from Baldwin Wallace University, 2013 • Achieved the Capital One Academic All-American First Team, 2012-13 • Finalist in the 2012 NCAA Division III National Golf Tournament,

Brooke chose to go to law school as a way to give back to the community and has found multiple ways to give back through her profession as a young attorney. She volunteers through the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 3Rs program. She volunteers as a judge for high school mock trial competitions, encouraging youth interested in pursuing a career in law. Brooke is involved in the Bar Association’s Women in Law Section, which seeks to empower women in a predominantly male career field.

During Brooke’s final year of law school, her father passed away from liver cancer. To honor his memory, Brooke began volunteering for the American Liver Foundation in 2016.

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• Recipient of the Best in Class, Graphic Design Award, Miami University, 2012 • Selected Artist for Participate: Designing with User Generated Content. Book by Helen Armstrong and Zvezdana Stojmirovic (Princeton Architectural Press, 2011)

The core of Kara’s work consists of working with the end user to develop solutions that will assist and empower them. While studying for her master’s degree, Kara created the brand and narrative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) new Policy Planning Unit, conducting ethnographic interviews to devise insights for the future trajectory of the unit. She worked with Two Bridges Neighborhood Council in Manhattan’s Lower East Side to co-develop commercial revitalization projects and connect local stakeholders to New York City resources. Kara worked to create trilingual signage in New York City’s Chinatown, Lower East Side and Two Bridges neighborhoods.

“Saint Joseph Academy will shape you into a 21st century leader. Through the curriculum, service and extracurricular activities, you’ll become a global citizen, and build the confidence within yourself that you can make a difference as one person and are worthy of success and love in any endeavor you pursue.”

– Kara Isabella ’08 | What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy?

Lauren Kluth ’09

• Inducted into the Nu Delta Alpha Honor Society, Mercyhurst University

Founder and President | CLESeats

• Inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Mercyhurst University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications | John Carroll University Sister of Felicia Kluth ’05 Resident of Lakewood, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • (CLESeats) Winner of Cleveland Scene’s Best Local Startup, 2016 • (CLESeats) Named 1 of 25 Small Businesses Making an Impact on Northeast Ohio by Sixth City Marketing

Lauren’s business venture, CLESeats, a free website and mobile app that offers special deals and discounts to Cleveland area restaurants, has become a great success. Besides assisting with the promotion of local businesses, Lauren helps thousands of people throughout the city feel more connected with their hometown. Lauren has become a role model for other young female professionals to look up to.

She has come back to the Academy to speak with current students about her experiences through the annual Women’s Leadership Symposium and “Women Leading in the 21st Century” class.

Lauren developed into a dynamic leader at Saint Joseph Academy, serving as a member of the class leadership team and keeping alive the memory of her classmate and best friend, Dana Care ’09, who passed away during their Senior year.

Leah continues to apply the Academy’s values by making it a priority to pass on the gift of knowledge to her students. She shows them the benefits of helping others: building strong relationships with peers, contributing to causes that she is passionate about and working for a more compassionate world. Leah has led groups of students on several mission and service trips, including taking students to Nebraska to build homes for low-income families alongside Habitat for Humanity. In her time at Montessori High School, Leah’s position has evolved from teaching Spanish to becoming part of the administration because of her ability to connect with her students and peers, her leadership and unwavering work ethic.

Amanda Kaserman Leininger ’07 Account Manager | APG Office Furnishings Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Bowling Green State University | Master of Science in Interior Design, Eastern Michigan University Resident of North Olmsted, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS

“Time is key. You can overcome any obstacle and achieve success by simply allowing time to run its course. Don’t stress about your future – enjoy the journey and always remember what’s truly important.”

– Lauren Kluth ’09 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

• National Board Member and Local Chapter Member, United States Green Building Council • President of the Cleveland West Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter • Published Shelter Design: Four Takeaways from My Master’s Thesis (Nexus, 2015) • Published Global Modernization Review (World Scientific Publishing Company, 2015)

Leah Baxendale Kozlowski ’03 Assistant Head of School and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator | Montessori High School Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures, Mercyhurst University | TEFL/ TESOL Certificate, Pablo de Olavide University and University of Seville Daughter of Linda Sikora Baxendale ’68 Sister of Molly Baxendale ’07 Granddaughter of Margaret Mary Wagner Baxendale ’40†

• Published Interior Design in the Realm of Social Services: Housing the Homeless (Proquest, 2013)

Amanda’s experience at Saint Joseph Academy provided her with a foundation of skills to strive for more. She was recently promoted to the role of Account Manager at APG Office Furnishings, running the largest corporate, global account for the company.

Amanda is a volunteer for the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center and Virginia Marti. Amanda and her family are actively involved in St. Brendan’s Parish, where they participate in service events and fundraisers.

Resident of North Royalton, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Contributing author of The Whole-school Montessori Handbook, The Evolution of Montessori High School • Earned certificate for Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies

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Rebecca Mahall Leiter ’02 Funeral Director, Embalmer and Assistant Manager of Seminars and Events | Sunset Memorial Park and Dostal Bokas Funeral Services Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), PreMedicine/Pre-Medical Studies, University of Mount Union | Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Associate of Science Granddaughter of Joan Geiss Mahall ’46† Resident of North Olmsted, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS

Meredith is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Department of Cell Biology, working towards being a part of a team that will research disease and be able to intervene in therapeutics. At The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Meredith has co-founded a student chapter of The Thomistic Institute, an initiative of the Dominican order, which “exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square.” Through lecture series and discussions, the Hopkins chapter seeks to provide a forum where scientists can engage the deep and complex questions about life, faith, and nature of science with the same level of logic and rigor they apply to their scientific endeavors.

• Eucharistic Minister • Volunteers at the Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland • Graduate of Vernie Fountains Restorative Art Courses

Rebecca’s profession enables her to work with families during one of the most vulnerable and difficult times of their lives. While at Saint Joseph Academy, Rebecca decided to do her Junior Professional Shadowing at the Coroner’s Office. At that time, she made a decision to pursue a career in Mortuary Science, a career most people (especially women) do not pursue. As a speaker at the Academy’s Women’s Leadership Symposium, Rebecca shared with students there is nothing you cannot do, to always believe in yourself and know your Saint Joseph Academy experiences will impact and influence your life!

“Never give up and always keep going. God will not put anything in front of you that you cannot handle. We only have one time to do this whole life thing. Keep your faith and be strong.”

– Rebecca Mahall Leiter ’02 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

Meredith McGuire ’09 Ph.D. Candidate | The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Bachelor of Science in Biology, Saint Vincent College | Ph.D. Candidate, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Resident of Baltimore, MD

ACHIEVEMENTS • Co-Founder of student chapter of The Thomistic Institute, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Recipient of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) PreDoctoral Fellowship, 2016 • Recipient of the American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, 2015 • Recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention, 2015

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Emily McGuirk ’03 Mental Health Technician | Akron Children’s Hospital Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy and Psychology, Mercyhurst University | Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, Adler University Daughter of Mary Horvath McGuirk N’70 Sister of Julianne McGuirk ’99 and Maureen McGuirk ’06 Resident of Akron, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Nominated for the Outstanding Student Award for the School of Arts and Humanities, Mercyhurst University • Senior thesis for the Honors Program, “Birth Order and Romantic Relationship Styles and Attitudes in College Students,” (North American Journal of Psychology, 2008) • Graduated summa cum laude from Mercyhurst University and was an Honors Scholar, 2007

Emily’s empathetic spirit has served her well, as she works with adolescents who suffer from mental and behavioral health issues.

She listens to the issues facing each adolescent and teaches them to create art as a way of expressing their emotions. Emily assists in leading groups where teenagers suffering from a range of mental and emotional issues come together to discuss their lives. She lets each patient know she is there to support them through their suffering, as well as give ways in which each individual can work through a problem. In addition to her professional work, Emily volunteers at Akron Children’s Hospital and Open Studio in the Expressive Therapies Center.

“Saint Joseph Academy is a fantastic high school because it fosters faith, service and community. You will leave Saint Joseph Academy with a stronger faith, value for service to others and friends that will last a lifetime.”

– Maisie Regotti Mitchell ’07 | What Would You Say to 8th Grade Girls Interested in Attending Saint Joseph Academy?

Maisie Regotti Mitchell ’07

Kathe Pocker ’10

Intervention Specialist | Brunswick City Schools

Biomedical Engineer | AtriCure, Inc.

Bachelor of Science in Education, Walsh University

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati Resident of Cincinnati, OH

Resident of Brunswick, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS • Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education • Selected as Needs Assessment Administrator Assistant at Orphanage and Schools in Uganda, 2010

Maisie serves as an Intervention Specialist for Brunswick City Schools, striving to help each family navigate the world of special education and encourage the potential within each student.

Maisie leads a team of paraprofessionals and advises how to help the children in their classroom. Her faith helps her see Christ in each of her students, even when facing a challenge. Because of her dedication to young people, Maisie has participated on service trips to Appalachia, where she assisted with the rebuilding of homes and helped to organize a soup kitchen. Maisie is also an assistant at an orphanage and various schools in Uganda.

Emily Paskert ’02 Educator | Metro Catholic School Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Mercyhurst University | Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Cleveland State University Granddaughter of Mary Lou Lauer Boyle T’33† Resident of Cleveland, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Inducted into Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Past Research Presenter • Created an outdoor classroom and garden at Metro Catholic School

Emily serves as an Intervention Specialist at Metro Catholic School, the only Cleveland Catholic elementary school with extensive programs to assist refugee students and those with cognitive learning disabilities.

Emily is trained in environmental sustainability learning through the Earth Partnership for Schools Program. Last summer, Emily helped to train more than 30 greater Cleveland area educators in sustainability education. She volunteers for the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ annual musical theater production event, “Razzle Dazzle,” a production including adults with developmental disabilities and community volunteers. As a sibling of a person with developmental disabilities, Emily feels it is important to foster creative opportunities for people with special needs.

“Be present in everyday experiences. Take full advantage of the opportunities life has to offer. Be a life-long learner!”

– Emily Paskert ’02 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

• Cincinnatus Presidential Scholar, University of Cincinnati • University Honors Scholar, University of Cincinnati • Finalist for the C-Ring Women’s Leadership Award • Recipient Encouragement Award from Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority

Kathe has developed a passion for social justice and serving those in need, which has led her to a career in biomedical engineering and her dedication to bettering patients’ lives. During college, Kathe created her own capstone project focused on designing a medical device for use in developing countries that included a self-led learning trip to Guatemala. She also took three courses with a humanitarian aid/global health focus, which took Kathe to Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana. After graduating college, Kathe traveled with students to Mae Sot, Thailand, to work with GlobeMed and assist undocumented Burmese migrants with healthcare, worker rights and education. Kathe also mentors interns, leads volunteer team projects for the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati.

“Saint Joseph Academy has an incredible sense of community, from the teachers to the friends you make. It also creates a very special faith environment, as all of the retreats and campus ministry programs combined with the wonderful Sisters at the Congregation of St. Joseph next door make Saint Joseph Academy a very inspiring place to grow in faith.”

– Kathe Pocker ’10 | What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy?

Selection Committee Members Cheryl Brady Strom ’87, Regional Director; Origination, The Riverside Company

Dr. Cheryl Hagan O’Malley ’77, Vice President Patient Care Services and Nursing, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Karen Strebelow Barrett ’83, Vice President and Branch Manager; Charles Schwab, Saint Joseph Academy Board Member Beth Sebesta Piper ’78, Development Leader, Deloitte Julia Ann Love, Partner, Thompson Hine LLP; Saint Joseph Academy Board Member

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Lisa Sanniti ’03

Laura Schlecht ’02

Special Assistant United States Attorney | The Social Security Administration

Vice President | HL Group

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, University of Mount Union | Juris Doctorate, Akron University School of Law Daughter of Norine Gedeon Sanniti ’76 Sister of Megan Sanniti ’09 Resident of Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Communications and Media Studies, Fordham University Sister of Anne Schlecht Ference ’00 Resident of New York, NY

ACHIEVEMENTS • Rookie of the Year during tenure at Formula PR

ACHIEVEMENTS • Recipient of “Exemplary Contribution or Service Award” and “Recognition of Contribution Performance Award,” The Social Security Administration • Member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 2010-Present • Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, Executive Council, 2013-Present

Lisa has dedicated her career to public service and government work and thanks Saint Joseph Academy for helping her appreciate its importance. Lisa currently works for the Social Security Administration as the Special Assistant United States Attorney.

Because of her passion for the community, Lisa has volunteered as a swim coach with Special Olympics Ohio. She is a member of the Executive Council and CLE Chair of the Young Lawyers Section at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, which offers networking and training opportunities for new attorneys and law students. The Young Lawyers Section also volunteers in the community, serving meals at Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and working the toy drive at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

“Hold strong to the principles you have learned at Saint Joseph Academy. You know how to be a contributing member of society, a good friend, a good family member and an independent thinker. You will encounter people who challenge your principles. Remember what you’ve learned at Saint Joseph Academy, stay true to your convictions and you will find true friendships, meaningful relationships and success.”

– Lisa Sanniti ’03 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

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• Fun Committee Member during tenure at Formula PR

Laura is currently a Vice President at HL Group, a public relations and marketing firm in New York City, where she co-leads the lifestyle division, recently named “The Most Powerful PR Firm in America”

by New York Observer. Laura leads brand strategy, communications campaign development and execution for a suite of global clients. She currently manages a team of eight and attributes her leadership skills honed during her years at Saint Joseph Academy, where she served as captain of the Jaguars’ basketball team. Laura gives back to the community as a volunteer with New York Cares.

Tracy Carr Schwab ’04 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Case Western Reserve University | Master of Science in Nursing, Kent State University Resident of Cleveland, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Recipient of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing’s New Member Pillar Award • Recipient of the Delta Xi Chapter Student Leadership Intern • Chairwoman, Cleveland PurpleStride for Pancreatic Cancer

Tracy recently planned and executed a charity drive for Project Night Night, a non-profit organization providing homeless children with the most basic of needs to provide comfort and security in the form of a “night night” package. Tracy and her team exceeded their goal and donated more than 440 night night packages to five shelters throughout northeast Ohio. Tracy has taken on a leadership position in Sigma Theta Tau International, Nursing Honors Society, which serves to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence through scholarship, leadership and service. Since graduating in May 2017, Tracy wants to volunteer her time and skills as a nurse practitioner to provide for underserved populations.

Beth Phillips Synk ’03 Senior Communication Strategist | University Hospitals Bachelor of Arts in Media Theory and Production | University of Western Ontario Resident of Berea, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS

“Saint Joseph Academy is a place of acceptance that fosters strength and compassion. You will meet people that come from different situations and have had different experiences but you will all have a place. It will help you develop into a smart and capable young woman.”

– Jennifer Moloney Taylor ’06 | What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy?

• Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation Newscaster of the Year • Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Celebrations Tier Four Award: Vital Sign Alert Project

Alaina Manning Wagner ’06

• Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Celebrations Tier Four Award: Downtime Communications Project

Director of Financial Analytics | The Robert E. Miller Group

Beth formerly worked as a writer on the communication team at Cleveland Clinic, where she looked for stories demonstrating compassion and human connection. Beth considers it an honor and privilege to share these values and stories. At Cleveland Clinic, Beth moved from a Communication Associate role to a leadership role as Communication Manager. She has won two Tier Four Caregiver Celebration Awards for excellence in communication support for her work on major internet technology projects for the betterment of patient care.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics, Rockhurst University | Master of Arts in Mathematics, Saint Louis University

Jennifer Moloney Taylor ’06 Assistant Creative Program Director | American Greetings Corporation Creative Director | Blkdog Design Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design, University of Dayton Sister of Katherine Moloney ’01 Sister of Mary Moloney Sever ’05 Resident of Cleveland, OH

ACHIEVEMENTS • Recipient of University of Dayton President’s Scholarship • Work selected into the Horvath Juried Art Exhibition at the University of Dayton • Finalist in University of Dayton Women’s History Month Poster competition • Recognized for exemplifying Better Beats Best corporate strategy for excellence in innovative creative product development

Jennifer began working at American Greetings Corporation, where she started as an intern and has consistently demonstrated an exceptional work ethic, rising through the ranks of the organization and becoming a leader in her industry. She currently works as the Assistant Creative Program Director, directing artwork and sharing knowledge and expertise to clients in Cleveland and around the world. In addition to Jennifer’s full-time career at American Greetings Corporation, she and her husband formed their own design business called BlkDog. With this step, Jennifer has taken on a new leadership path as a small business owner, developing new skills in finance, project management and client relationships.

Sister of Katie Manning ’01 Resident of Kansas City, MO

ACHIEVEMENTS • Associate in Risk Management • Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Montana, 2010

Alaina is the Director of Financial Analytics for The Robert E. Miller Group, previously having worked as Assistant Vice President and Senior Risk Analyst at the Lockton Companies, the largest privately held insurance brokerage firm in the word. Alaina led the Model Development Teach program in 2015, which oversaw the creation and improvement of Lockton’s United States casualty risk management models. Alaina volunteers with Junior Achievement USA, as well as Catholic Charities, United Way and Cornerstones of Care. Alaina is involved with Rockhurst University’s program, Mathapaloosa, encouraging high school students to pursue careers in math. Alaina is actively involved in her parish, where she serves as a Eucharistic minister, an altar server and participates in the art and environment ministry.

“Say yes even if you don’t think you can do it; you can accomplish more than you think you can. Hard work does not guarantee that you are successful, but it guarantees that you deserve to be successful.”

– Alaina Manning Wagner ’06 | What Would You Tell Your 12th Grade Self?

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Mary Wallenhorst ’08

Eileen Wyza ’09

Educator | Saint Columbkille School

Geographic Information System Graduate Assistant | Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education, Heidelberg University Daughter of Eileen Reynolds Wallenhorst ’70 Sister of Ellen Wallenhorst ’10 Granddaughter of Mary Berry Reynolds ’32† Resident of Cleveland, OH

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Westminster College | Master of Science in Environmental Studies, Ohio University | Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Sciences, Ohio University Daughter of Margaret McGuire Wyza ’78

ACHIEVEMENTS • Graduated magna cum laude from Heidelberg University, 2012

Resident of Albany, OH

• Graduate of the Heidelberg University Honors Program, 2012

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Named to the Heidelberg University Honors Society

• Currently conducting research on the endangered Fossa species in Madagascar

• Recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship, Heidelberg University

Mary serves as the Co-Site Director for Saint Augustine Rainbow Camp in Tremont, serving children who come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and have learning, physical and emotional disabilities. Mary currently teaches fourth and fifth grade students religion, reading and social studies at Saint Columbkille School. She teaches Parish School of Religion (PSR) classes to students that attend public school, helping children nurture their Catholic faith. Mary’s passion for teaching has taken her to China, where she served as a Teaching Assistant to a Heidelberg University professor, teaching conversational English to Chinese college students.

Eileen Dorsey Captures the Beauty of the Academy Eileen Dorsey ’01 (daughter of Christine Lynch Dorsey ’66 and sister of Christine Dorsey ’92), inaugural honoree of the Academy’s “25 Under 35” recently spent four months creating an acrylic painting, featuring the iconic front of the Academy’s building. This painting is on display in the front hall of the Academy. Eileen has had other works displayed at the Cuyahoga County Administration building, as well as the University Hospitals Case Medical Center art collection.

“My newest work is a contemporary approach to impressionism, focusing on the landscape that surrounds me.

With an impasto application, I adhere the oil paint to the surface. I approach each canvas with an aggressive, yet subtle sensibility that distorts the image depending on how it is viewed in proximity. Like the impressionist painters, my focus is on the light in my paintings. Exploring in the woods as a child instilled an appreciation for nature and all the colors and textures from it. I continue with that exploration as an adult as I push the boundaries of color and textures in my work,” shared Eileen Dorsey.

In 2011, she was selected into the Vermont Studio Center for an artist residency and has shown her work at Baldwin Wallace University, The Butler Institute of American Art and Cuyahoga County Community College.

• Recipient of the Trustee’s Scholarship at Westminster College, 2009-2013 • Dean’s List, Westminster College, 2009-2013

From Eileen’s research for the United States Department of Agriculture on irrigation systems to studying grass species in Texas, to her current work with the endangered Fossa species in Madagascar, Eileen displays perseverance and true leadership in the environmentalism field. She believes in cherishing the world and using her strengths toward a more sustainable environment. Eileen’s research on the Fossa species of Madagascar is so unique; it led her to continue her work in the Ph.D. program at Ohio University. This work is so crucial and pivotal to Eileen that she has made multiple trips to Madagascar to personally tag the Fossa with GPS monitors before their extinction. Her perseverance and leadership of this program show her true dedication to positive global change.

“Saint Joseph Academy provided for me a foundation of critical thinking skills, writing skills and work ethic that prepared me for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Perhaps even more than that, Saint Joseph Academy instilled in me an empathy and genuine care for the health of our planet and everyone living on it, which guided me toward my current education path in an effort to improve the lives of all people while still being good stewards of the environment.”

– Eileen Wyza ’09 | What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy?

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