Alumnae Spotlight

Our Alumnae are living out the 5 Goals of a Sacred Heart Education In Action:

Faith. Intellect. Social Action. Community. Growth.

Sandy Theunick '64

In addition to being a proud alum, Sandy Theunick '64 served as the Director of Students at Stone Ridge from 1970 to 1973. After a distinguished career in education and leadership, Sandy transitioned to chaplaincy, driven by a deep passion for spiritual support. Read about her journey here, which she describes as “more than just a career; it’s a calling."

Madeline Fontana '21

Madeline Fontana ’21 is the first Coast Guard Academy attendee in 20 years. She is in her second year (3rd Class) as an Electrical Engineering major and rower at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). She is one of six females in her year pursuing an EE degree which is the same curriculum and caliber as the MIT EE program. This past summer, she spent time on USCGC Midgett (National Security Cutter) out of Hawaii and gained exposure to various Coast Guard capabilities and missions such as Aviation (HC-130 aircraft and MH-65 Dolphin Helos), Search and Rescue, and the overall functionality of the Coast Guard. In addition, she competed at the Head of the Charles, the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. Congratulations to Madeline!

Renee Green Tate '08

Renee Green Tate ’08, Founder and CEO of Savvy Sloth Strategies, Proud Blue Team member.

Renee, a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience, recognized the importance of empowering individuals, organizations, and entrepreneurs to thrive without compromising their mental health and self-worth.

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Katie Suarez ’10

Katie is currently pursuing a joint MBA-MPA at the Wharton School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She recently returned from a year long Global Health Corps Fellowship in Rwanda where she worked with Partners in Health to strengthen maternal health services.

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Luna Samman ’97

Luna is a senior associate in the Washington, DC office of Arent Fox LLP. Luna advises and helps her clients manage their global brands. Her practice focuses on all legal aspects of marketing, including reviewing and clearing branding and advertising, negotiating license agreements, and protecting and enforcing her client’s brands around the world. Luna’s work is driven by her passion for advocacy and interest in different cultures and legal systems. The international nature of her practice gives her the opportunity to learn from and work with lawyers from various countries. Outside of work, Luna focuses on time with her husband and one-year old son, cooking, and practicing yoga.

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Megan Keehan ’12

After graduating from the California Institute of Technology in 2016 with a degree in computer science, Megan Keehan now holds a software engineer position at Microsoft, in Seattle, WA, working on the data pipeline that collects and analyzes crash information on Microsoft products. Specifically, she works on the intelligent algorithms that determine when developers need to collect additional data for fixing crashes.
 
From creativity to improving people’s lives, Megan finds software engineering extremely fulfilling. Recently, Megan used her creative juices to work on a tool that helps smooth out randomized data using pattern recognition. “I had a lot of fun with this because the work is very creative. Seeing it light up was extremely satisfying and there’s no feeling better, or scarier, than having your code go live to hundreds of millions of people.”
 

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Mary Ellen Ruff  '90

Mary Ellen Ruff ‘90 is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. She holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from Saint Louis University and a Master of Science in Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
 
Since 1996, Mary Ellen has worked in a variety of settings with a special interest in adolescents and adults dealing with substance abuse. She began teaching in the Graduate Art Therapy Program at George Washington University in 2007 and works with clients using art materials to “illicit unconscious material in a more accessible manner.” She explains, “We have a lot of control over what we say and how we say things, but using art materials allows us to get past our defenses and access core issues more efficiently.”

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We would love for you to share your story! Contact Michael Anne Cullen '95, Director of Alumnae Relations.