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Alumni

Alexander
Alumni

David Alexander

Speech pathologist shares work with the Cadet Corps program at the Maryland School for the Deaf

Speech-Language Pathology
Michael Ashley-Mennis
Alumni

Michael Ashley-Mennis

This 2010 grad, who teaches social studies at a Catholic institution, developed his passion for education at Loyola

Psychology
Nora Benedict
Alumni

Nora Benedict

Nora credits her Loyola education with affording her critical thinking skills and relationships with faculty, both of which inspired a career in academia

English, Spanish
Peter Bieneman
Alumni

Peter Bieneman

Landscape architect and 1990 graduate proves Jesuit education helps you grow

Communication
Gavin Blasdel
Alumni

Gavin Blasdel

Gavin’s time at Loyola gave him the skills for graduate school—and instilled his passion for teaching

Classics
Lawrence Blob, M.D.
Alumni

Lawrence Blob, M.D.

This Loyola graduate is fighting the counterfeit drug problem in Sierra Leone

Biology
Borris
Alumni

Jon Borris

The senior Vice President of Pop Promotion at Columbia Records brings his Jesuit education to the entertainment industry

History
Bradley
Alumni

Ual Bradley, Jr.

Alumnus shares his passion for saving the honeybees and the unexpected life journey that sparked it

History
Natalie Brianas
Alumni

Natalie Brianas

Natalie, who enrolled in the part-time Professional's MBA to invest in her career as a leader, says she received unparalleled learning opportunities at Loyola

Business
Britt Cassidy
Alumni

Cassidy Britt

Cassidy’s experience in Loyola's Emerging Media program inspired her to refocus her career path

Communication
Nick Brown
Alumni

Nicholas Brown

Nick is putting his Loyola degree to work as a reporter and journalist for Reuters

Communication
Micah Brown
Alumni

Micah Brown

For Micah, Loyola's PMBA program allowed him to pursue his degree without detracting from advancing his career and launching his own business

Business
Fergie
Alumni

Fergie Cantos

Fergie recognizes a need for bilingual speech therapy and is eager to serve a Spanish-speaking population

Speech-Language Pathology
Carter
Alumni

Jill Carter

1988 graduate works for change in Baltimore City through political career

English
Emma Cogan
Alumni

Emma Cogan

Emma’s undergraduate experience at Loyola formed the basis for her work in human rights and public health

History
Ashley Conroy
Alumni

Ashley Conroy

A graduate of Loyola's Master of Arts in Teaching program, Ashley is applying the Jesuit concept of cura personalis to her classroom

Education
Christa Constantine
Alumni

Christa Constantine

Christa's interdisciplinary major and extra-curricular involvement at Loyola prepared her for a management role at a marketing agency

Writing, Communication
Creamer
Alumni

T.J. Creamer

Astronaut T.J. Creamer, '82, is living proof that even the sky isn't the limit for a Loyola graduate

Chemistry
Antoinette Cummins
Alumni

Antoinette Cummins

Antoinette is using her Loyola degree to effect change in the health care sector

Business
Moira Curran
Alumni

Moira Curran

The vice president of digital marketing and engagement with Showtime says her Loyola education propelled her career

Communication
Phil Dayao
Alumni

Phil Dayao

Phil is studying architecture to develop sustainable housing made from shipping containers for families experiencing homelessness in Baltimore

Communication, Fine Arts
Anna DeBlasio
Alumni

Anna DeBlasio

An actor and singer, Anna says she cultivated her career in the arts through grants from Loyola

English, Fine Arts
Mariefred Evans
Alumni

Mariefred Evans

Invaluable internship experience and rigorous classes were key to Mariefred stepping into her career with Homeland Security prepared and confident

Political Science
Evert
Alumni

Mary Thackston Evert

This 1996 Greyhound innovates and inspires with her Florida-based athletic apparel company

English
Alex Fili
Alumni

Alex Fili

Alex says her well-rounded Loyola education provided the skills to connect with dental patients from various backgrounds

Biology
Ellen Frost
Alumni

Ellen Frost

Ellen's Jesuit graduate business education led her to launch a prolific local business that gives back to the community

Business
Austin Gallagher
Alumni

Austin Gallagher

Austin’s experience at Loyola formed the foundation of his successful career as an entrepreneur

Biology
Lauren Giglio-Thomas
Alumni

Lauren Giglio-Thomas

A school counselor, Lauren says Loyola’s focus on cura personalis allows her see her students and clients for who they are

Biopsychology
Jamie Grasing
Alumni

Jamie Grasing

Meet Jamie, an economist who says he most values Loyola’s focus on the humanities

Economics
Maria Hagen
Alumni

Maria Hagen

Maria is applying what she learned in Loyola's one-year graduate program to her classroom

Education
Sarah Haley
Alumni

Sarah Haley

Meet Sarah, a physician who calls upon her liberal arts education to build purposeful connections with her patients

Biochemistry, Philosophy
Heiser
Alumni

William Heiser

A two-time Loyola grad, Bill is making an impact in urban Jesuit education as president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore

Sociology, Education
Gabrielle Horchos
Alumni

Gabrielle Horchos

After earning a B.A. in Global Studies with a minor in natural sciences, Gaba set out to distinguish herself by earning her MBA before starting medical school

Global Studies, Natural Sciences, Business
Jayne Jazwiecki
Alumni

Jayne Jazwiecki

This 2009 grad works in human resources with Under Armour and credits her liberal arts education for preparing her for success in her career

Business
Ashley
Alumni

Ashley Jean

A self-taught developer, this 2014 graduate hopes to inspire women interested in pursuing a career in STEM

Accounting, Information Systems
Jones
Alumni

Jamaal Jones

This attorney and 2007 grad founded his own law firm to provide health and business law legal services to health care professionals

Political Science
Jordan
Alumni

Kate Jordan

This 2006 grad fuses her art history degree with contemporary style to bring spaces and food to life

Art History
Katie Kazmierski
Alumni

Katie Kazmierski

Her Jesuit education from Loyola encourages Katie to approach different communities with compassion, patience, and love

Global Studies
Khoshnevisan
Alumni

Hanyeh Khoshnevisan

An accountant and successful Hijabi fashion blogger, this 2012 graduate works to break down barriers

Accounting
King
Alumni

Patrick King

2005 graduate applies his education in fine arts-theatre as an actor and professional stuntman

Fine Arts
Tori Kovelman
Alumni

Tori Kovelman

Tori credits Loyola for developing her as a leader, advocate, and change agent for her students, school, and the system

Education
Andrew Kutt
Alumni

Andrew Kutt

As a business intelligence analyst for Greenspring Associates, Andrew applies his Loyola education to leading his team in making data-driven investment decisions

Economics
Cristina Lanzillotta
Alumni

Cristina Lanzillotta

A medical student at Thomas Jefferson University, Cristina says her experience at Loyola prepared her well for her work in the medical field

Biology
Phil Leverrier
Alumni

Phil Leverrier

For Phil, Loyola’s core values and the experience he gained managing and leading a team through his involvement on campus have led him to career success

Business
Dena Lorenzi
Alumni

Dena Lorenzi

After discovering a curriculum that resonated with her career goals, Dena was one of the first students to join Loyola’s Emerging Media program

Communication
Mafi
Alumni

Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi

Loyola University Maryland graduate is the youngest Cardinal in the Catholic Church

Pastoral Counseling
Rana Malek
Alumni

Rana Malek

The relationships she formed with faculty and fellow students prepared Rana for her career in medicine

History
Ellie Mallory
Alumni

Ellie Mallory

Ellie’s Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and French double major led her to develop a unique skill set and deep empathy for communication challenges

Speech-Language Pathology, Modern Languages & Literatures
Malone
Alumni

Mike Malone

This Greyhound's path to the NBA was a combination of talent, hard work, and fortuitous timing

History
Marks
Alumni

Todd Marks

This 1998 Loyola graduate is a teacher-turned-technologist and founder of technology innovation company Mindgrub Technologies

Mathematics
Mazzuca
Alumni

Lisa Mazzuca

This 1991 graduate leads NASA's search and rescue mission

Mathematics
Mike McCourt
Alumni

Mike McCourt

Mike credits his easy transition to a full-time teaching position to the quality of instruction and the faculty mentorship he experienced in Loyola's MAT program

Education
Siobhan
Alumni

Siobhan McKenna

With her sights on health care leadership, Siobhan is taking her pre-professional degree and field experience from Loyola to the next level through an accelerated master's in nursing

Biology, Writing
McKenney
Alumni

Sally McKenney

Sally McKenney, '07, of Sally's Baking Addiction shares her recipe for success

Communication
McManus
Alumni

George McManus III

J.J. McDonnell's owner and Loyola graduate chases seafood around the world

Business
Anthony Minervini
Alumni

Anthony Minervini

Loyola’s Jesuit education prepared Anthony for law school and his career as an attorney

Economics, English
Maria Mitidieri
Alumni

Maria Mitidieri

Maria’s volunteer and travel experiences at Loyola inspired her career as a bilingual speech-language pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology, Spanish
Julia Mulry
Alumni

Julia Mulry

For Julia, the communication department helped her develop a sense of self and belonging that has led her to success beyond Loyola

Communication
Noppenberger
Alumni

Nancy Noppenberger

Feathers, fins, and financial planning are all in a day's work for this MBA grad

Business
Jennifer Nordmark
Alumni

Jennifer Nordmark

Meet Jennifer, a 2011 graduate who applies her Loyola education to mentoring high school students interested in film animation

Writing, Political Science
Adam Phillippy
Alumni

Adam Phillippy

Adam’s human genome sequencing research landed him on TIME Magazine’s “The 100 Most Influential People of 2022” list

Computer Science
Jonathan Prozzi
Alumni

Jonathan Prozzi

His experience at Loyola helped Jonathan realize his passion for teaching technology, which led him to a fulfilling career

Philosophy, History
Range
Alumni

Jaclyn Truncellito Range

As the executive director of Back On My Feet Baltimore, Jackie works to effect change through community, compassion, and running

Psychology
Ridgway
Alumni

Jerrod Ridgway

The CFO of To Love Children and one of the Baltimore Sun's "10 People Under 30 to Watch" gives credit to Jesuit ideals

Finance
Dan Rizzo
Alumni

Dan Rizzo

This 1999 graduate is the co-founder of cloud-based software company Inovalon

Finance
Zach Samson
Alumni

Zach Samson

This 2014 graduate is a special agent with the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C.

Global Studies
Tyler Schoch
Alumni

Tyler Schoch

Tyler credits Loyola’s liberal arts education as a core foundation for his success in medical school

Biology, Modern Languages & Literatures
Peggy Sell
Alumni

Peggy Sell

This 2007 graduate fuses her passion for art history with her desire to make art accessible at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas

Art History
Simone Shook
Alumni

Simone Shook

Simone infuses Loyola’s core value of cura personalis in her classes to teach her students how to become global citizens

Education
Helany Sinkler
Alumni

Helany Sinkler

Helany was drawn to the Professional's MBA program for the Sellinger School's reputation and Loyola's Jesuit tradition

Business
Bianca Solorzano
Alumni

Bianca Solorzano

Bianca's master's degree in education was critical to helping Bianca start her Montessori small business and propel her career

Education
Emily Stone
Alumni

Emily Stone

A 2020 recipient of the Elijah Watts Sells Award for CPA performance, Emily credits Loyola’s network with helping her progress her accounting career

Accounting
Sharon Sweitzer
Alumni

Sharon Sweitzer

Meet Sharon, a 1987 grad whose career in functional genomics focuses on successfully developing new medicines

Chemistry
Tim Teeling
Alumni

Tim Teeling

Tim is putting his Loyola education to work as a web designer who also mentors coworkers and teaches middle school students how to code

Communication
Anna Wilson
Alumni

Anna Wilson

Singer/songwriter Anna Wilson has made a home and a career for herself in Music City

Communication
Erin Wright
Alumni

Erin Wright

Erin credits Loyola’s Emerging Media program in preparing her for her role as an editor at the New York Times

Communication