TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2022
Schedule 1st Panel Discussion 8:45 - 9:35 a.m. ~ 10 minute break ~
2nd Panel Discussion 9:45 - 10:35 a.m. ~ 10 minute break ~
3rd Panel Discussion 10:45 - 11:35 a.m. ~ proceed to 3rd block ~
Entrepreneurial Panel Cafeteria Financial Panel Main Gym Medical Panel Theater
ENTREPRENEURIAL PANELISTS Alexandra Bailey '05 Lead Designer, AM DESIGN Alexandra graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2005. With over a decade of experience in television, photography, and interior design, Alexandra has had the opportunity to work on some amazing projects with fabulous clients. Highlights on her résumé include TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, HGTV, DIY, Discovery Network, Animal Planet, A&E, Netflix, and FYI. In the last two years, she has been gearing her business toward residential interior design, and the client experience. Alexandra is excited to continue to fine tune and grow that aspect of her business. As an entrepreneur and mom, everyday brings new challenges, but it is always interesting!
Casey Bradley '13 Founder and CEO, Founder Financial Casey was born in Acworth, Georgia, and graduated from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in 2013. After a four-year football career at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, he started with The Piedmont Group. Casey enjoys guiding business owners both personally and professionally, encouraging them to take time to work on their business. In his leisure time, Casey enjoys playing basketball and trying out new restaurants with his wife, Kate, fellow BT alum.
Lauren Fairey '10 Financial Professional How Money Works; Wealth Wave Lauren Mathews Fairey graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2010. She is a certified financial educator who teaches people how money works. She also mentors new entrepreneurs. Lauren graduated from Georgia College with degrees in management and marketing. She met her husband Taylor in religion class here at Blessed Trinity, and they now have two little girls, Harper (3) and Sutton (1), as well as a dog named Winston.
ENTREPRENEURIAL PANELISTS Ana Lopez Founder The Girl Who Wants Everything (TGWWE) Ana has spent the last 25 years as a sales executive and Entrepreneur working in the information technology and services industry. She is skilled in Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Intelligence, Business Development, Strategy and Start-Ups. Ana earned her BA in International Business from Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland, with a Minor in Political Science. She is known for cultivating a winning culture. Ana has launched several IT Consulting companies and is now the owner and co-founder of one of the premiere Concierge Services on on 30A, TGWWE. In addition to English, Ana also speaks French, Italian, and Spanish. She is the mother of two BT Alumni, Izzy '17 and Val '19, and current student, Santi '25.
Sherri Murphy Founder, InspireDesigns Sherri Murphy is the owner and designer for InspireDesigns. InspireDesigns is a handmade jewelry company that was established in 2008. The company was built on the philosophy of faith and family first and employs over 20 women who help make jewelry and run the business. The business began in the basement of Sherri’s house while she was a stay-at-home mom raising her three children. InspireDesigns is now a national brand carried in stores across the country. The Murphy kids are all alumni of Blessed Trinity, (Jimmy '13, Anna '15, and Lizzy '19) and all went on to attend the University of Georgia. Sherri has been married to her husband, Jon, for 32 years.
FINANCIAL PANELISTS Harris Howard '08 Associate, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Harris Howard graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2008 and was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track & field. He attended Tulane University on a football scholarship, where he was a four-year letterman and three-year starter. Harris graduated from Tulane with a degree in Environmental Biology, and later received his master’s degree in Environmental Biology from Tulane. He then earned his law degree from the Mercer Law School, where he graduated cum laude. Currently, Harris is an associate at Morris, Manning & Martin LLP, in Atlanta, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, strategic investments, and general corporate matters. He represents clients ranging from private equity firms to technology startups. Harris and his wife, Kacy, are proud parents of their two daughters, Palmer and Lane.
Megan Holzgrefe '16 Financial Analyst, Carter's Inc. After graduating from Blessed Trinity in 2016, Megan went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, where she earned degrees in Business Analytics and Economics. Megan Holzgrefe is currently a financial analyst at Carter's, a children's retailer in Atlanta, working on the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team. Megan had a variety of internship experiences throughout college at retail and consumer goods companies as well as non-profit organizations. Outside of work, Megan enjoys exploring Atlanta with her friends and volunteering in her community.
Zach Oreszko '16 Assurance Associate, PwC Zach Oreszko graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2016. After graduation, Zach went on to attend college at The University of Alabama. He graduated in 2020 with degrees in finance and accounting. One year later, he earned his Master of Accountancy degree at Vanderbilt University and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Today, he works as an Assurance Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Atlanta.
FINANCIAL PANELISTS Jacki DeBacco '07 Business Development Manager TRUE Capital Management Jacki DeBacco graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2007. She attended both The University of Alabama and Clemson University. While at Clemson, she worked for the Clemson football team before graduating and continued on to work for two different NFL agencies. In 2019, Jacki left the sports agent world and now works for one of the top athlete and entertainment focused financial management firms in the country, TRUE Capital Management. Her firm manages close to $2 billion in assets for clients including Cristiano Ronaldo, James Harden, Marlon Humphrey, Migos, and 200+ others.
Adam Nohl '15 Financial Analyst, NCR Corporation Adam graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2015 and is the brother of Lauren '17 and Jackie '20. He attended Georgia Tech's Scheller College of Business and graduated with degrees in Finance Economics in 2019. He has worked in Corporate Finance for both a Fortune 500 company and a local small business, and he also focuses on externally growing his wealth through personal investments. In his spare time, Adam enjoys disc golf, playing the guitar, and distance running.
Vince Izzo '13 Pricing Strategy Manager, The Home Depot Vince Izzo graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2013. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2016 with a Finance and Legal Studies degree. Vince has been with The Home Depot for five years in various finance, pricing, and customer experience roles. He now serves as the Finance Manager for the Plumbing Department. Vince has had recent industry experience in navigating inflationary pressures, support chain shortages, and the numerous financial levers of retail.
MEDICAL PANELISTS Dr. Laura Guigou '05 Physical Therapist Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center Laura Guigou, and her husband, Danny, both graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2005. Laura is now a Physical Therapist at Atlanta Rehabilitation and Performance Center. She is an accomplished clinician, as well as the Director of the largest clinic in her company. Laura has been practicing physical therapy in the outpatient sports medicine field for 10 years and specialized in sports training rehabilitation. She attended the University of Georgia for her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Medicine and earned her Doctorate from the University of North Georgia in Physical Therapy. Laura and Danny have three beautiful daughters.
Dr. Michael Leach Pediatric Dentist Dr. Michael J. Leach is the sole practitioner of his Alpharetta pediatric dentist office. He grew up in Glen Dale, West Virginia, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from West Virginia University Dental School and completed an additional three-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Leach met his wife, Maggie, during their time at Wheeling Jesuit College, where Dr. Leach received his Bachelor of Biology degree. He and Maggie have five children, four BT alumni (Alex '14, Johnathan'15, Thomas '19, and Ben '21) and one future Titan, Mia.
Todd Reinkemeyer '06 Registered Dietitian Todd graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2006. He is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the Atlanta area. Todd attained his bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University before pursuing the path to becoming an RDN at Georgia State University. His field specialties include sports/performance nutrition, one-on-one nutrition counseling and corporate wellness.
MEDICAL PANELISTS Dr. Scott Tate Oral Surgeon Dr. Scott E. Tate attended Indiana State University and received his undergrad degree in 1986. He received his master’s degree from Purdue University in Biology in 1995. He graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1999. While attending Indiana University School of Dentistry, Dr. Tate was the recipient of various scholastic and academic achievement awards. After dental school, he completed an internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Following his internship, he did a residency at Carle Foundation Hospital and Clinic Association in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. He and his wife, Angie, are parents to current student, Jake '25.
Elizabeth Vengoechea '06 Medical Digital & Diagnostics Associate Director for Rare Diseases, Sanofi Elizabeth (Smith) Vengoechea graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2006. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Biology from Boston College in 2010 and her Master's of Science in Genetic Counseling from Boston University in 2014. Elizabeth was selected by Emory University as the Paul M. Fernhoff Fellow in Genetic Counseling for the 2014-2015 school year. Elizabeth saw patients and participated in research with those affected by lysosomal storage disorders and skeletal dysplasias. After her fellowship, she became a permanent part of the Emory team. In 2018, Elizabeth joined Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company, as a Medical Science Liaison supporting research and physician education for lysosomal diseases in the southeast. In 2021, Elizabeth was promoted to the Medical Digital and Diagnostics Associate Director where she now works to help increase diagnoses of patients affected with genetic conditions across the country.
Katie Sorice '08 Registered Nurse, CHOA Katie (Herbig) Sorice graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2008. Katie has been in the healthcare field as a Registered Nurse for over 10 years. After graduating from Saint Mary’s College in Indiana, with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree, she started her career in the Operating Room at Rush Hospital in Chicago. There, she spent five years, specializing in orthopedic surgeries. After moving back home to Georgia five years ago, she transitioned to the pediatric field working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Katie and her husband, Joe, live in Peachtree Corners with their two sons, Joey and Teddy.
A very special Thank You to all of our wonderful Speakers! Entrepreneurial Panelists Alexandra Bailey '05 Casey Bradley '13 Lauren Fairey '10 Mrs. Ana Lopez Mrs. Sherri Murphy Financial Panelists Jacki DeBacco '07 Megan Holzgrefe '16 Harris Howard '08 Vince Izzo'13 Adam Nohl '15 Zach Oreszko '16 Medical Panelists Dr. Laura Guigou '05 Dr. Michael Leach Todd Reinkemeyer '06 Katie Sorice '08 Dr. Scott Tate Elizabeth Vengoechea '06
A Prayer from St. Thomas Aquinas
Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, the true source of light and fountain of wisdom. Pour forth your brilliance upon my intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen.