Nnenna has spent the majority of her career working for the U.S. Department of State, and she writes, “20 years of experience designing and leading international exchange, public diplomacy, and humanitarian assistance programs that advance U.S. foreign policy goals, strengthen communities and democratic institutions, and build global partnerships—particularly across Africa and Europe.” It all started at the Elms.
Read MoreAfter graduating in 2016, Lauren chose John Carroll University because it felt familiar: small classes, professors who knew her, and a strong sense of community. There, she took on leadership roles across student government, service organizations, and political groups—many of them for multiple years.
“I don’t think I would have had the courage to try those things if it weren’t for the Elms,” she says. “My mom tells everyone, ‘My kid was so shy, and now she’s not!’”
Read MoreFrom the Elms to MIT to cutting-edge biotech, Noelle Colant ’13 is using engineering and innovation to make healthcare more accessible.
Read MoreFor Sarah Stall ’97, Our Lady of the Elms School was more than a place to learn. It was a community that shaped her confidence, strengthened her voice, and guided her path from student to leader.
Read MoreNouvelle L. Gonzalo ’96 found her voice at Our Lady of the Elms School. Today, she uses it to lead, advocate, and create impact on a global scale.
Read More“The Elms gave me space to explore without gender expectations,” she explains. “It allowed me to see every possibility — and to believe that I belonged in those spaces.”
Read MoreLauren is the Digital Editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, managing coverage that spans breaking news, features, food, arts, and trending topics that matter to the Akron community. Her career in journalism has taken her across the country, but in a full-circle moment, it has also brought her home.
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