Minor: Spanish

Nataly Berg

Bachelor of Arts: Global and Regional Studies: Latin America

Minor

Spanish

Hometown

CONCORD

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters and role models are my SMC professors. As a first generation college students I look up to the women faculty for guidance and inspiration in my academic journey which organically transcended to my personal life. Professors Santiago, Ruiz, Heung, and Spicher from the Department of World Languages and Cultures have shaped my understanding and awareness of the world I live in.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Being with my classmates during in-person classes

My Next Chapter

I'm looking at career paths where I can apply my abilities in languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and English, while being of service to the Latin American community in the U.S. and the World

Favorite Quote

When you do things with your heart, nothing can go wrong.

— Nataly Berg

Whitney Ibarra

Bachelor of Arts: Communication

Minor

Spanish

Hometown

Richmond, California

Sophia Warren

Bachelor of Arts: Economics: Sustainability Studies

Minor

Spanish

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Aurora, Colorado

My Greatest Supporters

I am grateful for the support of my parents as mentors, friends and providers of this wonderful education. The unending support from my three brothers and their partners. The many guiding forces of my learning and growing at SMC: Manisha Anantharaman, Shaunna Vella, Shawny Anderson, Catherine Davalos, and David Quijada.
And to the funniest, most understanding and inspiring circle of friends.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Too many to count! My favorite memories of college are the mundane moments on campus, laying in a hammock and chatting with anyone and everyone who walked by. I also must mention my time in Puerto Rico over Jan Term 2019. This experience gave me passion, inspiration and perspective along with a group of the most salt-of-the-earth humans that I still call my closest friends.

My Next Chapter

I will be working at an outdoors kids camp with some friends in the Bay Area this summer. After that, I am hoping try an internship in the sustainability field this fall until I leave for Australia for a year in 2022. I am excited to try on many hats in the coming years to discern my calling. This path may include environmental justice research, land rights policy, filmmaking or journalism.

Clubs and Activities

Saint Mary's College Dance Company
Vice President of Green Gaels Environmental Club
Hammock Club
Center for International Studies Peer Mentor
Surfrider's Club
Intramural Soccer

Favorite Quote

“I’ve heard it said that sometimes, in return for the gifts of earth, gratitude is enough. It is our unique human gift to express thanks, because we have the awareness and the collective memory to remember that the world can well be otherwise, less generous than it is. But I think we are called to go beyond cultures of gratitude, to once again become cultures of reciprocity. “

— Robin Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

Shane Trimble

Bachelor of Arts: Politics

Minor

Spanish

Hometown

Takoma Park, Maryland

My Greatest Supporters

My parents and siblings, my girlfriend, friends.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite Saint Mary's memory is winning the wcc title during my sophomore year. The journey was an experience of a lifetime and through it I have befriended many great people.

My Next Chapter

Postgrad, I plan on living in the East Bay where I will continue working at a food distribution center. From there I plan on continuing to work in the realm of my passions. Someday, I may want to seek a degree in education to inspire young students like my Saint Mary's professors did to me.

Clubs and Activities

Mission and Ministry Center
Men's soccer (2018-2019)

Favorite Quote

"One for all, all for one."

— Coach Keith

Irene Gonzalez

Bachelor of Science: Psychology: Child/Adolescent Development

Minor

Spanish

Hometown

South San Francisco, California

My Greatest Supporters

My besties @ bibi, @ hannah, @ ariel, @ kelly
my family

i couldn't have done it without these people in my life, my experience wouldn't have been the same! love you all!

My Next Chapter

I will be going to NYU this upcoming fall for my Masters in Social Work!

Clubs and Activities

Hermanas- Academic Chair
Hermandad- Social Media Chair
PsiChi- Historian
Psychology Club

Grace Haymond

Bachelor of Arts: Communication

Minor

Spanish

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Napa, California

AnnaMaria DiGeronimo

Bachelor of Science: Biology

Minor

Spanish

Honors

Summa Cum Laude

Hometown

Seattle, Washington

My Greatest Supporters

My parents above all are my greatest supports, the are my number one fans. As well as my brother, sister, and my Uncle Mike who are always there for me. Lastly, all of my amazing teachers, coaches, and advisors that have taught me so much over the last four years. I could not have done any of this without them.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

I have so many amazing memories from Saint Mary’s especially all the late night study sessions spent with my close friends Rylee, Morty, Kara, and Piper. I loved ordering Golden Palace and Boba and staying in Dante Hall until 2 am. I am so grateful for the amazing people I have met here.

My Next Chapter

I am looking forward to taking a year off , coming back to play my final season of soccer at Saint Mary’s, and then applying to medical school.

Clubs and Activities

Saint Mary's Women's Soccer

Favorite Quote

"Have Courage and Be Kind"

— Cinderella