Alumni Association announces 2020 Domer Dozen honorees | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Alumni Association announces 2020 Domer Dozen honorees Alumni Association announces 2020 Domer Dozen honorees Published: March 24, 2021 Author: Joanne Norell, Alumni Association Domer Dozen 2020 Honorees The Notre Dame Alumni Association announced its second annual Domer Dozen cohort, honoring 12 graduates ages 32 and younger for significant contributions in their fields, as well as in service to others. The Domer Dozen program is the signature initiative of YoungND, the Alumni Association’s newest affinity group. The 2020 honorees include alumni who have excelled in health care, childhood education, international aid, faith, cultural advocacy, gender equity and space exploration, among other areas. They were chosen by a selection committee consisting of the YoungND board, University officials and Alumni Association staff, who reviewed more than 140 nominations this past fall and evaluated them based on a weighted ranking system and the nominee’s dedication to at least one of the four core pillars of the association’s mission — faith, service, learning and work. “I never cease to be amazed by the extraordinary impact our young alumni have in their communities and respective industries,” said Dolly Duffy, executive director of the Alumni Association and associate vice president for University relations. “Our newest Domer Dozen honorees continue to prove this point. Their accomplishments as innovators, faith leaders, educators, advocates, engineers and diplomats are truly remarkable, and I know this is just the beginning of their positive influence on the world.” The 2020 Domer Dozen honorees are: Sara Abdel-Rahim ’17: Breaking barriers for refugee and asylum-seeking chefs Nate Alexander ’17: Saving time and expanding the reach of life-saving organ transplants Jessica Binzoni ’15 J.D.: Empowering displaced people in the Middle East Glynnis Garry, M.D. ’11: Revolutionizing the treatment of heart disease Katarina Goitz ’16, ’18 M.A.: An inspiration to a deeper connection with faith Maria Hinson Tobin ’14 M.S.: Combating gender inequity in global agriculture Terrell Hunt ’19 MBA: Serving the country in pursuit of a better world Ashley Kalinauskas ’13 M.S.: Innovating to help pets with cancer Bill Kennedy ’17: Enabling humanity’s search for truth through space exploration Alexandria Kristensen-Cabrera ’16: Advocating for health care equity among underserved communities Kara Strass ’11: Revitalizing Myaamia language, culture and traditions Jasmin (Simmons) Tow ’11: Providing innovative educational solutions in low-income schools The Domer Dozen honorees gathered virtually for an awards show celebration on Tuesday. For more information on this year’s honorees, visit domerdozen.nd.edu and follow YoungND on Instagram. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn