Staci Young ’93 Someone to Know

Post-Secondary Education: Marquette University BA in Economics, UW-Milwaukee MS in Urban Studies, UW-Milwaukee, PhD in Urban Studies

Family: Brother, Dashal Young ’84.

N’Jameh Russell-Camara ’09 and her husband, Ian, welcomed daughter Soriba Patrick on April 30, 2023. Soriba is joined by big sister Tova and the family resides in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Currently Lives: Wauwatosa, WI

Current Job: I have worked at the Medical College of Wisconsin since 1997. Currently, I am a Full Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Community Engagement.

Favorite Dominican Memory: Meeting up with friends to watch the basketball games! We would stay after school for the games through the evening.

recently published her first book, “Living Liturgy.” She is the Program Associate for the Communities of Calling Initiative and the Collegeville Institute - Seminars. Jessie also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for St. John’s University where she teaches a course on Benedictine spirituality, as well as the Outreach Coordinator for the Saint John’s Abbey Vocations team.

James Luy ’11 and his wife, Erin, welcomed son John Timothy on April 22, 2023. The family resides in Lakewood, OH. and his wife, Anne, welcomed daughter Emalyn in April of this year. She is joined by older siblings Addilyn (3) and Ryker (2). The family resides in Cedarburg, WI.

How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican reinforced the importance of having values, having integrity, and appreciating others’ gifts and talents. Every person is unique and a child of God. Remembering that keeps me focused in everything I do personally and professionally.

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican is worthy of support because it provides a solid education for its diverse students, has faculty that demonstrate caring and commitment, and creates a sense of belonging which is invaluable.

What are some ways you’ve been able to give back to Dominican: I have been a long-time donor to Dominican in multiple ways because I believe that giving back is critical. I have served on the board of directors and enjoyed returning for theater productions to see the current students.

What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Integrity, respect, humility, and social responsibility.

Words of advice for current Dominican students: Take advantage of the opportunities to try new things, meet new people, and have fun!

Favorite words of advice: Just be yourself!

Thomas Herzfeld ’12 and Rebecca Welch ’12 welcomed son Henry John on January 26, 2023. The family resides in Grafton, WI.

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Genevieve Curtis ’07

Post-Secondary Education: University of Missouri, Bachelor of Journalism

Family: Recently engaged to my fiancé, Luke. We have a 3-year-oldhusky named Skye.

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Emily McDonagh ’16 received a Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Science and minor in Psychology from the University of Dayton in 2020. In May of this year, she received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy with a Citation for Academic Excellence for Excellence in Service to the Community or Profession from Grand Valley State University. She plans to work in the Grand Rapids area upon completing her board certification.

Currently Lives: Charlotte, NC

Current Job: I’m an anchor and reporter at WSOC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Charlotte. I’ve worked there for four years.

Favorite part of your job: Meeting new people and the opportunity to make a difference. Every single day is different.

Favorite Dominican Memory: CATS Musical, Junior Year Prom, State Basketball Championships.

How did Dominican shape the person you are today: Dominican gave me a more diverse, worldly perspective. It taught me how to think critically. The theater program gave me a place to feel celebrated, where I could grow into my authentic self. And it’s where I met some of my best friends!

Why is Dominican worthy of support: Dominican offers a unique student experience that wouldn’t be possible without the support. You never know the difference that it could make in shaping a student’s future.

Miranda Wollersheim ’16 and her partner, Zack, welcomed son Zackariah Jr. on December 28, 2022. The couple resides in Jacksonville, FL.

What values or characteristics were instilled in you during your time at Dominican: Compassion, humility, and resiliency. As a journalist, my job is to give a voice to the voiceless, which is reflective of the values both my parents and Dominican instilled in me. I consider the scripture from Luke 12:48 “To whom much is given, much will be required” to be my foundational principle.

Words of advice for current Dominican students: Be kind. Be present. Be yourself. Be brave. Go to the game. Join the club. Make the memories. Say yes. Get uncomfortable. Create something you’re proud of. Enjoy it all!

Paul Manley ’17 was recently hired by Alaska Airlines as a Line Aircraft Technician based at SeaTac in Seattle, WA. Paul graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 2021 with a BA in Digital Fabrication Design from the Peck School of Arts. He then attended the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Freemont, CA, graduating valedictorian of his class in February 2023 and giving the commencement speech to his fellow classmates.

Bennett Artman ’19 graduated this Spring from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and delivered the student address to the College of Letters and Science’s honors program graduates. Bennett received a double major, with honors, in environmental studies and psychology. In June, he began a one-year fellowship at the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

’20s

Ben Frediani ’21 completed his first newspaper design while working for the University Daily Kansan. Ben is a student at the University of Kansas studying Graphic Arts/Visual Communications.