Carondelet Alumnae News
Happy Veterans Day
We asked alumnae about why they chose the military
read their stories

The Navy was an amazing experience and I am proud to have served and worked with people of all backgrounds and cultures.

I remember the nurse saying, “hearing is the last sense to go in the cycle of life," those words led me to my career.

Being the last voice someone hears is an honor and huge responsibility.
Active Duty

Abbi Young '18
Midshipman, US Naval Academy

Alexi Jonopulos Cuca '95
Liaison, Office of Legislative Affairs,
US Navy

Allison Galford '94
Colonel, Director of Intelligence,
US Air Force

Grace Layugan '04
Hospital Corpsman Second Class,
US Navy
Registered Nurse

Mariel Cortes Young '11
US Army Reserves
Student Doctor of Audiology

Megan Harkins '04
Branch Chief, Air Force Research Lab,
US Space Force

Ramona Decker '90
Chief Nursing Informatics Officer,
US Army






Veteran

Amanda Paustian '02
College student and mother
Years served 2004-2008, US Coast Guard

Anita Gorecki '88
Law Offices of Anita Gorecki-Robbins
Years served: 1999-2005, US Army JAG Officer

Dina Frisella Zumwalt '96
Director, Proposal Development, Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.
Years served: 2001-2007 US Navy

Donice Noelle Jansen-Smith '74
Retired
Years served: 1974-2015, US Army

Jessica Wise '95
Deputy Division Director, Tort Claims
and Litigation, US Navy
Years served: 2005-2011, US Navy

Kerrie Weis '98
Captain, US Army
Years served: 2002-2009

Lauraleen O'Connor '72
Retired
Years served: 1979-2000, US Air Force

Margaret Ewers DiPietra '97
Management Consultant, SEI
Years served: 2001-2010,US Navy

Marnie Sheehan Carter '88
Manager of Legal Operations,
Starwood Property Trust
Years served: 1988-1996, US Army

Shannon Hamilton Kopplin '87
Chief Counsel and Staff Director,
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Years served: 1994-2019, US Navy
We thank you for your service to our country!
Upcoming
Giving Tuesday - Nov. 30
Get ready for #Giving Tuesday! Last year, you helped raise more than $14,000 to help our students thrive just in time for the holidays. This year, we hope to provide even more opportunity, joy, and love for our students. Give to Carondelet
Carondeletter coming to your mailbox soon!

You should receive the 2021 Carondeletter around Thanksgiving or sooner. This year's Carondeletter highlights include alumnae stories on Christina Chenault '15 and Jalina Porter '04 and information on our Visions of Christmas suite of events, alumnae groups and gatherings, and summer reunions.
Sip and Tree - Dec. 1
December 1
5:00 - 9:30 PM
Jean Hofmann Center for Innovation

Celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Stop by the Alumnae table to receive your free Carondelet wine glass!
Meet Ups
Class of 2015
Wednesday, December 22
7 PM @ Calicraft Walnut Creek

Class of 2016
Wednesday, December 22
7 PM @ Mike Hess Brewery
Thank You Visions Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Christine Sabatte Logan ’73 and Rich Logan
 
Diamond Sponsors
Hamill Family Charitable Fund

Emerald Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Anabelle and Rudy Galera   
P’20, P,24
Harney Properties
MaryGail Nelson
Steve and Debbie O'Neal
Randy and Cindy Pond
Stephanie Seeno-Miles ’80 and Clyde Miles
Sapphire Sponsors
Tom and Kitte Bobich
Rob and Michelle Craw
John and Dianne Pereira
The sisterhood is alive on campus
We have had a great start to the school year and the energy from our students has been contagious. We have already held multiple in-person events including our Frosh Family Social, Soph Family Liturgy, a fun-filled Friday Rally, Welcome Back Celebrations, Welcome to the Sisterhood Liturgy, St. Marty's Party, and Junior Ring Ceremony. Our Cougar student-athletes are on a roll with a number of fall sports going far in NCS. Winter sports are getting started, so find some time and come check out a game!
Connections. Community. Confidence.
The Carondelet Alumnae Office is working hard for you!
Join the CHS Alumnae LinkedIn Group, a private group of 1,168+ women connected to share career plans, advice, internship, and job opportunities, and find other alumnae to make connections. Spread the word to other alumnae!