THANK YOU

Twenty years ago, the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle were created to harness and acknowledge the robust leadership potential of Notre Dame’s most loyal alumni, parents, and friends. The intervening years have proven more fruitful than ever anticipated, as financial assistance from Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle members has enabled the University to weather unanticipated challenges, take advantage of unique opportunities, and reinforce its commitment to Catholic higher education.


As you can see by the projects in this report, your gifts are responsible for creating numerous transformational experiences for Notre Dame students. Your enduring generosity of time, talent, and treasure are integral to the lasting impact of Our Lady’s University and its distinct Catholic mission.  

Thank you for all you do to help us be a force for good in a world deeply in need.

Thank you for supporting students at Notre Dame with your generous gift to the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here, and I just feel so incredibly lucky. Notre Dame is a place that’s filled with so many opportunities that cover my many different interests, and thanks to your support, I am – and will continue – making the most out of my time at Notre Dame.”

Valeria Bautista Misakova ‘25

Major: Physics
Minor: Sports, Media, and Culture

Drew Buscareno

Associate Vice President

dbuscare@nd.edu

574-631-9969

Mary Jane Añón

Senior Director

manon@nd.edu

574-631-6129

Michele Berente

Sr. Associate Director

mberente@nd.edu

574-631-7876

Jordan Wahlstrom

Sr. Associate Director

jwahlstr@nd.edu

574-631-1696

Ashley VanAvermaete

Associate Director

avanave1@nd.edu

574-631-1652

Lauren Wertz

Associate Director

lwertz2@nd.edu

574-631-4331