Alex Borsuk Hasenohr ’07
Kristen Herrmann Fink ’09
Sports Dietitian, Evolution Health Care
Graphic Designer, Giraffe Design
Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition, Ohio University Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
Resident of Portland, OR
Alex has a passion for the outdoors and being one with creation. She shows this love through running, hiking, climbing, skiing, kayaking and more. Alex continually shows positive change through her life as an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle by sharing that mindset with others. She is an athlete ambassador for Salomon and Cilogear who have chosen her because of her dedication and grit. Alex empowers women as a dietitian and an outdoors enthusiast, to practice wellness of the body, mind and spirit by pushing themselves beyond their limits and harnessing strength in every aspect of their life. She shares her compassion and commitment as a dietitian by leading women’s groups, as well as encouraging people to go outside and get out of their comfort zone by trying a new activity. What Would You Tell Your Twelfth Grade Self? “Don’t worry if you have no idea what you want to do with your life. A lot of things change in your 20s, and if you would have told my 18-year-old self that I would be doing the things I am doing today, I would have never believed it. You will meet people throughout the next 10 years that will change the course of your life while opening you up to new interests and passions at the same time. It’s easy at 18 to think you have it all figured out, but I encourage you to just sit back, try new things, say yes to every opportunity that comes your way, open yourself up to new experiences and be open-minded to what life has to offer. You’ll be surprised how far you can go.” – Alex Borsuk Hasenohr ’07
Selection Committee Members Julie Ann Love, Partner, Thompson Hine LLP, Saint Joseph Academy Board Member Dr. Cheryl Hagan O’Malley ’77, Vice President Patient Care Services and Nursing, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Daria Roebuck ’75, Executive in Residence at Monte Ahuja College of Business, Cleveland State University June Ryan P’20, Retired Rear Admiral, United States Coast Guard, Saint Joseph Academy Board Member Cheryl Brady Strom ’87, Regional Director, Origination, The Riverside Company
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Daughter of Anne Kowalski Herrmann ’82 Resident of Los Angeles, CA
Kristen shines with authenticity and has pursued an artistic life with courage, knowing it is her passion and works diligently to better her craft. She is a recipient of the Bauhaus Award from Ellen Lupton (writer, educator, curator and graphic designer) in her Senior Design Show at Edinboro University. Her work has been featured on the French Paper Company’s blog. She is constantly questioning, growing and striving to overcome and learn all while demonstrating love, compassion and service in her work as a graphic designer. Kristen uses her talents to create something clients look for and then navigates the expectations to help others. She had a dream to live in California so she moved to a new city without any prior career connections and built a community through networking, a mark of her leadership. Through exploration of various facets at Saint Joseph Academy, Kristen had the freedom and flexibility to explore her passion, which built a foundation for her career.
Laura Jacobs ’09 Associate, Goodwin Procter LLP Bachelor of Science in Financial Management, summa cum laude, Clemson University Juris Doctor, cum laude, Boston College Law School Resident of Boston, MA
Laura has been an incredibly dynamic force in everything she touches. People flock to Laura because of her spirit of connection and ability to put an entire room at ease. She carries this essence with her in her work. As a young lawyer, Laura has committed to long nights and work weeks. The connections she makes at work shine, highlighting why Laura is the epitome of a relationship builder. At Boston College Law School, Laura served as the Managing Editor for the Boston College International and Comparative Law Review and a member of the Boston College Law School Community Enterprise Clinic. She is a member of the Boston Bar Association and volunteers her time through Project Citizenship and the Neighborhood Business Initiative, doing pro bono work through her law firm. Laura loves being able to give back to her community. The idea of helping people achieve their dreams – whether becoming a citizen or starting a business –inspires her to do what she can to help them reach their goals.