Award: Brother U. Jerome Griffin

Named in honor of the revered Brother Jerome Griffin, who was a professor of Economics and dean of the School of Economics and Business Administration at Saint Mary’s College for 14 years. Awarded to a graduating senior with an outstanding scholastic record in the School of Economics and Business Administration.

Kiera Armintrout

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration: Business Analytics & Economics

Minor

Mathematics

Honors

Magna Cum Laude
Brother U. Jerome Griffin

Hometown

Golden, Colorado

Award Bio

Kiera Armintrout is graduating with degrees in Business Analytics and Economics, with a minor in Mathematics. A peer mentor for SEBA and the Center for Intercultural Programs, Kiera is passionate about connecting others with resources and is especially interested in the field of developmental economics. After graduation, she will start as a risk consultant at Crowe LLP in San Francisco.

My Greatest Supporters

Are my family, friends, and academic advisors. I am where I am because of my parent's guidance and support. I have made the most amazing friends, who help me stay grounded and continue to help me grow. Finally, a huge thank you to Professor Jones, Andras Margitay-Becht, and the SMC professors who have challenged and encouraged me to try new things.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Meeting new people both in Moraga and in Spain during my semester abroad. From camping trips with my closet gals to nights out with so many friends, SMC has really become home. The freshman years walks from Assumption across campus, the pool days after class, and the nights at the cross will always be memories that I cherish.

My Next Chapter

Following graduation, I will be starting as a risk consultant with Crowe LLP in their SF office. While I'm there, I hope to get involved with a local town hall or find other ways to use my lessons and passions from SMC to make changes in the world. I hope to continue to grow and learn more, and would like to be living abroad in the next few years.

Clubs and Activities

SEBA Peer Mentor
CIP Peer Mentor
Economics Society

Favorite Quote

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So sail away from the safe harbour. Explore, Dream, Discover."
— Mark Twain