2020s

20 Please Send Updates

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 5-year Reunion weekend unforgettable, especially the Class of 2020 dinner with Marcus Freeman. We hope to see you all at the next one in 2030! Matthew Molinsky graduated from UVA Law in May and is moving to New York City for work in the fall. Please send me your updates and remember to follow @youngndalumni on Instagram and reach out to the ND Alumni Club in your hometown to stay engaged with the many programs tailored to young alumni. — Gabby Meridien; gmeridie@alumni.nd.edu

 

20MBA Wedding Bells

Lots of wedding bells ringing for our class! Emily Clark started the year off with a promotion to senior manager at PwC, and then in June she married Charlie Otterbeck ’12. Halfway across the country, Jacob Marks got engaged to Jaime Urkowitz this past April at the Fillmore in Philadelphia. Their wedding will be next October. Between now and then, they’re asking for classmates to send all wedding planning tips! Please send any updates you’d like to share my way.

— Audrey Walker; awalke10@alumni.nd.edu

 

20JD Barristers’ Ball 3.0

Congratulations to our classmates Katie (Peachman) and Alex Kurrie, who tied the knot May 24 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Oyster Bay NY, followed by a beautiful reception at the Woodside Club in Muttontown. The dance floor did not disappoint! I had the pleasure of breaking out my Barristers’ Ball dance moves alongside fellow classmates Dominique (Fry) Casey, Polly Tran, Elias Ayoub, Liam Doolin, Ned Rooney, Jennie (Christensen) Patricoski, Margaret Manning, Victoria (Pereira) Duarte and Courtney Seitz. In other joyful news, Sarah (DeAgostino) and Peter Fricano welcomed their adorable daughter, Lucia Madeline, this July. I have been assured that the Notre Dame football brainwashing and indoctrination has already begun — she will be game-ready before kickoff this season. If you’re planning a trip back to campus for football season this fall, please reach out. I’d love to reconnect. Praying for and thinking of you all, always. In Notre Dame, Go Irish! — Elizabeth (Lombard) Eckert ’15, ’19MBA, ’20JD; 708-334-0213; elombard@nd.edu

 

21 Reunion, June 4-7, 2026

Greetings, Irish Nation! A quick reminder to visit reunion.nd.edu for the latest information on our unforgettable 5-year reunion. The registration site will open in January. By the time this bad boy comes rolling off the press, we will be in the thick of the greatest time of the entire calendar year — Notre Dame football season. Can I get a Go Irish. Beat <Insert name of team we play the week this magazine is published. It’s really hard to plan so far in advance.>? That’s the spirit. Anyhoo, now onto the much anticipated and highly sought-after life updates! As per usual, we are going to start aboard the love train. Choo choo! Going back a bit, Riley Recker ’20SMC and Xavier Lezynski were married in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on April 27, 2024. But hot off the press, they also welcomed their firstborn, a boy named Bronx Francis Lezynski, on March 10. Fun fact, that’s the birthday of the very author of these quarterly updates, and yes I am still accepting belated birthday wishes, thanks for asking. Moving on … Natalia (Adriance) and Ben Huls were wed May 31. We had a pair of twin weddings recently as well! Carolyn Nilsen and Patrick O’Connor got married at Notre Dame on June 7, while on that same date Anna (Luong) and Joey Tanaka were also married. Similarly sharing a nuptial date were Mark Adamo and (the new) Kate Kleiser Adamo on June 27 at the U of Our Lady, while a few thousand miles away, on the very same date, Maria Luisa Paul and Jon Reuvers ’20 also tied the knot but in beautiful Oaxaca, Mexico. Jon also wants it reported that his lifelong dream of having a donkey lead the calenda in his wedding finally came true, and Maria let it be known that no donkeys were injured in the process. Sophie Rodriguez and Nick Deely also recently celebrated a Basilica wedding this past summer. Rounding out the love train updates, Emma Ascolese and Nic Saladino were engaged on a beautiful NY afternoon and took some lovely engagement photos across New York City. Also in NY, Ari Gomez just graduated as a physician assistant and will be starting her new job this fall in thoracic surgery in NYC. Ellis Riojas would like it known that he recently bought a house in the greatest city in the world — South Bend IN. Lastly, Elaine Mary Griffin had her debut novel, Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens, published and released this past summer. Congrats, all, on some amazing life accomplishments and milestones! As always, for those of you reading along, don’t be shy! When we send out our quarterly emails asking for updates, let us know what you’ve been up to. Or, if you’re too eager to wait for that, you can DM us 24/7 on Instagram @class21nd. We look forward to hearing from you and Go Irish! — Ryan Mullin; rmullin77@gmail.com

 

21JD Class Secretary — Graham Pilotte; gpilotte@alumni.nd.edu

 

22 Summer Sunshine and Celebrations

As summer heats up, we hope everyone in the Class of 2022 is soaking up some sun, spending time with loved ones and making space for a little fun. Whether you’re traveling, moving, starting something new or just recharging — here’s to a season full of good energy and well-deserved rest. In other updates, Danielle Slevin shares: “I graduated from physician assistant school and will begin my career as a neurosurgery PA!” Huge congratulations to Danielle on this incredible achievement — we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the field. We’d love to hear from more of you! Share your updates, milestones and adventures by visiting tinyurl.com/ND22Update, and don’t forget to follow and tag us on Instagram at @ndclassof2022 to stay connected. Also a reminder to follow @youngndalumni on Instagram and reach out to the ND Alumni Club in your hometown to stay engaged with the many programs tailored to young alumni. — PJ Brennan; pjbren@hotmail.com

 

22JD California Dreamin’

Congratulations to Spencer Dell on his exciting career advancement! This summer, Spencer joined the Fifth District Court of Appeals of California as a staff attorney, transitioning from his previous role as an attorney with the Criminal Central Staff of the California Supreme Court, where he spent the past two years. We hope you’re enjoying the beautiful CA weather alongside your beloved dogs! If you or a fellow classmate have news, milestones, or adventures to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out — I’d love to highlight your achievements in future updates. — Stephanie Wong; swong6@alumni.nd.edu

 

23 Doctors, Doctors and More

Josef Ernst started medical school at Harvard U. Margaux Miller began medical school at Temple U. Cameron DeShetler started a Ph.D./MD at the U of Utah. Ella Junker began her Ph.D. in civil engineering with a focus on environmental water resources engineering at U of Texas at Austin. Megan Green is a graduate of the 2023 class of Orr Fellows. She was the recipient of the Orr Fellowship’s Commitment Award, recognizing a fellow who embodies commitment, is fully invested in the Orr Fellowship and is an enthusiastic participant and leader in recruitment, Orr events and team initiatives within the fellowship. Congratulations, Megan! Lyla Senn started a new position as the technical sales representative in global high tech at Nalco Water. Natalie Boll began a new role in the financial crimes unit of the New York district attorney’s office. Victor Cox has still not found his Lululemon pants that were lost in the Keough laundry room in fall 2021. Please reach out to Victor’s alumni email with any leads. Follow @youngndalumni on Instagram to stay engaged with the many initiatives and programs tailored to young alumni! Please send any updates you may have to classof2023@alumni.nd.edu or DM us on Instagram @class2023nd. I’m looking forward to hearing from you! — Jill Borza; classof2023@alumni.nd.edu

 

23JD Please Share Updates

A belated congratulations to Sarah and Joshua Lacoste on their recent wedding and early career accomplishments! After graduating, they began prestigious clerkships in FL — Sarah with Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz of the FL Supreme Court and Josh with District Judge Federico A. Moreno of the Southern District of FL. They now work together as associates in the litigation practice at Kirkland & Ellis in Miami. We’re proud of you both — Go Irish! If you or a classmate have news, milestones or adventures to share, please email me. — Dillon B. Yang; dyang2@alumni.nd.edu

 

24 Big Moves Across the Country

Dane Sherman was busy helping to pass 20 bills focusing on early child care and juvenile justice while working under a senator in the WA State Legislature. He is now headed to New York City to work for Teach for America as an early childhood literacy specialist. John Cruz Yearty and Bille Daniel reunited as roommates in Washington DC! Congratulations are in order as Elizabeth Ream and Bryce VanCaster are set to get married Oct. 18. Claire Hackl and her professional ultimate frisbee team, the Raleigh Radiance, made it all the way to the finals of the Premier Ultimate League, finishing as national runner-ups! Our DM’s are always open at @class2024nd, so feel free to slide in and share an update. Also a reminder to follow @youngndalumni on Instagram and reach out to the ND Alumni Club in your hometown to stay engaged with the many programs tailored to young alumni. — Ryan Wachter; classof2024@alumni.nd.edu

 

24JD Hello NDLS Class of 2024

We invite you all to stay connected by sending us your life updates for our quarterly Class Notes in Notre Dame Magazine. This is a great way to keep up with classmates and share updates, whether it is a new job, a big move, graduate school, friend group reunions, an engagement or just a fun story with ND friends! To be featured in the winter edition, please send us your updates by Oct. 20. We’re excited to hear how everyone is doing! — Jeremy Danzell and Joshua Mannery; jddanzell@gmail.com; jmannery@alumni.nd.edu

 

25 Please Send Updates

We hope you enjoyed your summer! As alumni, we will stay in touch through Class of 2025 emails and these Class Notes, so be sure to visit my.nd.edu and update your contact information to receive this free quarterly magazine. To be featured in the winter edition of ND Magazine, please send your updates before Oct. 20 to classof2025@alumni.nd.edu or send our Instagram, @ndclass25, a DM. We would love to hear about life updates, whether it is a new job, a big move, graduate school, friend group reunions, an engagement, or a fun story with ND friends! Send us an email or DM if you have any questions. We wish you all the best with this new chapter in our lives! Follow @youngndalumni on Instagram and reach out to the ND Alumni Club in your new hometown to stay engaged with the many initiatives and programs tailored to young alumni!

— Sabrina Takagishi; classof2025@alumni.nd.edu