"I loved listening to each and every ND alum during the Career Day assembly. By seeing these successful women that once were in my shoes, it inspires me to pursue my medical career as much as these alums did in their own careers."
  -   Gaganpreet Sidhu ‘13

Alumnae Return for Career Day

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The Notre Dame Alumnae Association hosted their fourth annual Career Day on January 13. Chairperson Judy Lanini, along with her committee members: Cindy (Feifsteck ’79) Rybkowski, Linda (Roberti ‘81) Bacigalupi, and Renee Forrest ‘89 received an outpouring of response from alumnae who were interested in coming back to Notre Dame and sharing their careers with the student body.

The six speakers, chosen by the committee, were Kelly Violini ’88, CEO and Director of Monterey County Fair; Sara Ruiz ‘01, Research Scientist for the Department of Defense; Leslie Davis ‘96, Assistant Director of Exibitor Services for Freeman; Jessica Barragan ‘95, owner of Truly Madly Fit and fitness/wellness coach; Carissa (Shubin ‘93) Edeza, principal at Gavilan Middle School; and Christine Collins ‘93, owner of Dad’s Kitchen in Sacramento.

This year’s theme seemed to be the journey each of them took as they pursued their careers. “It was interesting to hear each speaker explain her journey, and it gave me hope that even though I might change my mind one million times, I will end up right where I am supposed to be” said Nina Anderson, senior and ASB President.

If you are interested in being a committee member or a speaker at next year’s Career Day, please contact the school at ndhsaa@gmail.com.

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Bottom Row: Judy Lanini, Sara Ruiz, Jessica Baragan, Leslie Davis. Top Row: Sr. Barbara Matasci, Kelly Violini, Christine Collins, Carissa (Shubin) Edeza, Renee Forrest, Cindy (Feifsteck) Rybkowski, Linda (Roberti) Bacigalupi.