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Gannon Scholars

Mundelein alumnae can see themselves clearly in our Gannon Scholars—today’s generation of emerging women leaders. Students today benefit from the previous generation’s achievements and continue to embody the hopes and dreams of their predecessors.

The Gannon Scholars Leadership Program maintains the legacy of Mundelein College through active involvement at Loyola University Chicago and within the larger Chicago community. The program offers dynamic and engaging experiences that contribute to the leadership development of our scholars, and it lays an effective foundation for their futures.

Each year, the Gannon Scholars—20 undergraduate student leaders—work to transform their environment for the common good. These students experience a well-articulated program involving mentoring, service-learning, community-building, and internship experiences, all intended to form them into leaders committed to a more equal and just society.

We need your help to make education accessible to a future generation of women leaders.

We invite you to get to know our current Gannon Scholars by exploring their profiles below.

Marie Tierney

Year: Senior
Majors: Political Science, International Studies
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
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Janelle Jones

Year: Junior
Majors: English, Women's Studies and Gender Studies
Hometown: Tacoma, Washington
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Kathryn Ensch

Year: Sophomore
Majors: Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Hometown: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Sarah Frank

Year: Sophomore
Majors: Sociology, Human Services with a concentration in mental health
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
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Alyssa Norcross

Year: Sophomore
Majors: Psychology, History, Neuroscience
Hometown: Bartlett, IL
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Char Koelsch

Year: First Year
Majors: English, Secondary Education
Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI
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Grace Mikus

Year: First Year
Major: Psychology
Hometown: LaGrange Park, IL
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Ally Ryder

Year: First Year
Major: International Business
Hometown: Dallas, TX
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