40 Under 40 Honorees - 2025
As the second 40 Under 40 cohort, these distinguished individuals were nominated by those they have inspired and then selected by fellow alumni for their outstanding achievements in college, in the workplace, and in the community. Their personal stories serve as powerful reminders of how education, perseverance, and support can bring about transformative change in lives today and the generations of tomorrow.
Thank you to this year’s 40 Under 40 sponsor, Career Spring, for supporting this celebratory recognition.
40 Under 40 Honoree Listing
Kay Angrum
Digital Reporter, NBC New York
Bachelor’s in Broadcast & Digital Journalism, University of Southern California ‘16
Cristo Rey New York High School ‘12
Enat Arega
MS1, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Doctor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA ‘24
Master’s in Epidemiology, Dartmouth College ‘20
Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College ‘18
De La Salle North Catholic High School ‘14
Lt Col Mary Lea Bordelon
Commander, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron
Travis Air Force Base, California
Master’s of International Relations, American Military University
Bachelor’s in Sociology, University of Portland ‘09
De La Salle North Catholic High School ‘05
La’Nita Brooks
News Reporter, KSHB
Master’s in Journalism, DePaul University ‘22
Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising, Illinois State University ‘17
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School ‘13
Gregory Damas
Financial Analyst, TE Connectivity
Bachelor’s in Finance & Real Estate, Villanova University ‘21
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School ‘17
DeJonna Farrar
Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Communications
TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)
Bachelor’s in Business Communications, Stevenson University ‘19
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ‘15
Katiuska (Kati) Fernandez
Senior Director, Head of Development, ESPN
Master’s in Communications, Syracuse University ‘17
Bachelor’s in Pre-Med & Music, College of the Holy Cross ‘15
Cristo Rey Boston High School ‘11
Susana Flores
Advisory Analyst, Deloitte
Pursuing CPA Certification
Bachelor’s and Master’s in Accounting, University of St. Thomas - Houston ‘24
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston ‘19
Adriana Garcia
Civil Engineer Analyst, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, University of Dayton ‘24
Cristo Rey Columbus High School ‘20
Kelly Garcia
City Councilor at Large, Chelsea, MA
Master’s in Education, Boston University ‘17
Bachelor’s in Psychology, College of the Holy Cross ‘15
Cristo Rey Boston High School ‘11
Daniel Gilliland
News Producer, Fox19 NOW
Bachelor’s in Communications, Berea College ‘23
DePaul Cristo Rey High School ‘19
Daniella Gonzalez
Project Coordinator, Willdan Energy Solutions
Bachelor’s in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Princeton University ‘21
Cristo Rey New York High School ‘17
Oscar Gonzalez
Accounts Payable Specialist, Abbott
Bachelor’s in Psychology & Pre-Business, College of the Holy Cross ‘21
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep ‘17
Max Daniel Hernandez
Engineer II, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Marquette University ‘23
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep ‘19
Alexis Johnson
VP of College Advising & Post Secondary Success, Saint Martin de Porres High School
Master's in Educational Leadership, University of Notre Dame ‘26
University of Notre Dame Remick Leadership Program
Bachelor’s in Environmental Policy & Decision Making, Ohio State University ‘16
Saint Martin de Porres High School ‘12
Dominique Jordan
VP & Wealth Advisor, The Jordan Group at JP Morgan Wealth Management
Bachelor’s in Business, Georgetown University ‘13
Verbum Dei Jesuit High School ‘09
José Madrid
Associate Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center ‘19
Bachelor’s in American Studies, *Georgetown University ‘14
Arrupe Jesuit High School ‘10
Amaidani Meyers
Immigration Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigration Services
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School
Bachelor’s in Sociology, Fordham University ‘12
Cristo Rey New York High School ‘08
Calylin Moore Ph.D.
Student, Sociology, Stanford University
2017 Rhodes Scholar
Master’s in Latin American Studies, University of Oxford
Bachelor’s in Economics, Texas Christian University ‘17
Verbum Dei Jesuit High School ‘12
Briseyda Neri
Management Consulting Senior Analyst, Accenture
Bachelor’s in Global Business, Georgetown University ’22
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School ’18
Christian Noriega
GrizzlyCorps Fellow, UC Berkeley’s Blue Oak Ranch Reserve
Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies & Spatial Studies, University of Redlands ‘24
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ‘20
Yasiri Nuñez
Environmental Scientist, WSB
Bachelor’s in Geology, *University of St. Thomas ‘19
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ‘15
Eduardo Rafael Pablin
Senior Associate, Marketing Technology Analyst, Payden & Rygel
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Loyola Marymount University ‘20
Verbum Dei Jesuit High School ‘16
Aleksander Perpalaj
Vice President - Program & Project Management, Bank of New York
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from Project Management Institute ‘21
Master’s in Science Education & Special Education, Touro University ‘17
Bachelor’s in Geological & Earth Science/Geosciences, Dickinson College ‘14
Cristo Rey New York High School ‘10
Kaela Quinto
Talent Development Coordinator, Stanford University School of Medicine
CEO, Founder, & Career Coach, Nova Career Coaching
Bachelor’s in Commerce Management, Santa Clara University ‘21
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ‘18
Nayleth Ramirez
Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Master’s in Systems Engineering & Technology Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ‘24
Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, University of Arizona ‘21
San Miguel High School ‘16
Victoria Jara Rios
Client Services Specialist, Baird Advisors
Bachelor’s in Corporate Communications, Marquette University ‘23
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee ‘19
Rebeca Salas
Operations Manager, CareerSpring
Bachelor’s in Latin American & Latinx Studies, Bryn Mawr College ‘19
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston ‘15
Albert Stancil
Staff Attorney, Rebuild, Overcome, and Rise (ROAR) Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Juris Doctor, St. John’s University School of Law, 2022
Bachelor’s in History, Fisk University ‘19
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School ‘15
Mayra Tenorio
Program Coordinator, Vital Voices Global Partnership
Master’s in Philosophy, Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies, University of Cambridge
Bachelor’s in Sociology & Anthropology, Swarthmore College ‘15
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep ‘11
Paulina Torres-Grabowski
Dimensional Planning Engineer, Ford Motor Company
Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy ‘20
Detroit Cristo Rey High School ‘15
David Turner
Director of Construction, Milestone Towers
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, University of Alabama ‘16
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School ‘12
Wendy Sandoval Valencia
Corporate Communications Specialist, Palo Alto Networks
Bachelor’s in Communications, University of Southern California ‘23
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ‘19
Rev. Juan Carlos Vargas
Associate Pastor, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 18, 2024
Master’s in Theology and Master's in Philosophy, Mundelein Seminary/University of Saint Mary of the Lake ‘24
Bachelor’s in Social Work, Xavier University ‘13
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ‘09
Tracy Vega
Unit Supervisor, County of Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services for Children
Doctor of Social Work, University of Southern California
Master’s in Social Work, Erikson Institute
Bachelor’s in Political Science, Loyola University Chicago ‘12
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ‘07
Yarlennys Villaman
Senior Director of Community Affairs, Office of the Massachusetts Governor
Master’s in Public Administration, Suffolk University ‘18
Bachelor’s in Spanish, College of the Holy Cross ‘14
Cristo Rey Boston High School ‘10
Jolisa Warmack
Litigation Associate, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella
Juris Doctor, University of Illinois College of Law ‘22
Bachelor’s in Political Science & Language, Literature, & Writing, Eastern Michigan University ‘19
Detroit Cristo Rey High School ‘15
Justina Wilkins
Customer Project Engineer, Schneider Electric
Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri - Columbia ‘21
Cristo Rey Kansas City High School ‘17
Michael Williams
Account Executive, Proline Technology
Master’s of Science in Management, University of Notre Dame ‘23
Bachelor’s in Business, Xavier University ‘22
DePaul Cristo Rey High School ‘18
Maricruz Zamora
Business Architecture Specialist, Accenture
Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, University of Michigan - Dearborn ‘19
Detroit Cristo Rey High School ‘13