Alumni Success Stories

We are proud of the achievements of our alums, who have made their marks in a wide range of fields. Check out a few examples below.

Jordan Bonadio

Graduate Student, Film and Media

Jordan was a dedicated student and a varsity athlete at SMC. Her time at Saint Mary's prepared her well for grad school, even in a field that wasn't her specialty as an undergraduate.
Lindsay Swoboda

Community Involvement Coordinator

Lindsay used her skills from Seminar classes and her passion for social justice to become a community leader through the Jesuit Volunteers program.
Justin Johnston

Principal/Owner of Twilight Solutions

Justin Johnston started a business while studying Communication and Women's Studies at SMC. Now his business is flourishing and he is charting new territory as a successful entrepreneur.
Jennifer (Scarry) Ashton

Administrator - US Defense Contractor

A Communication & Spanish Double Major, Jennifer traveled the world as part of her job in executive security before shifting into training and administration for a major U.S. defense contractor.
Joe Legaz

Marketing & Entertainment Manager, San Francisco Giants

Joe Legaz has fond memories of the experiences and connections of his time at SMC. Some of those connections led to his current position as one of the sources of the fun at San Francisco Giants games.

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