Alumni Stories
Craig Paulson - Senior Manager of Sales Analytics at EssilorLuxottica
"Through my theology courses, I gained a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives, ethical decision-making, and the importance of servant leadership. In business, this has translated into an ability to build strong, trust-based relationships, foster inclusive and mission-driven teams, and approach problem-solving with both analytical rigor and moral clarity. Understanding that each person comes with their own unique journey, professionally, personally, and spiritually, has helped me become a more empathetic and effective leader. These lessons continue to guide me as I grow in my career, and I am grateful for how my Loyola experience has helped me not only succeed in business but also lead with purpose and impact."
Ursula Jean Magsayo - Assistant Director of Residence Life at Elmhurst University
"My Theology degree at Loyola gave me many tools that have shaped my journey to where I am today. Every class challenged me to expand my self-awareness, critically think in a global sense, and reflect inwards on who I am and who I want to be within my own community. Currently, I work at a university in Residential Life, working with student leaders on campus. I am also a college life coach & aid in teaching a first-year seminar class. Theology gave me the tools to dialogue about social justice, to question structural powers of authority, and a foundation on which my vocation stands."
John Digles - St Joseph's Seminary, 1991; Founder & CEO, Ascent Strategy Group
"As a seminarian at Loyola Chicago, I explored a life of service in the Church. I decided to pursue a career in business and politics, and what I learned about values and ethics at °µÍø½ûÇøcontinues to enlighten and guide my path. My company, Ascent Strategy Group, is dedicated to healthcare transformation and advancing health equity. Deciding to launch this venture was a journey of prayer, faith and reflection. The process of discernment I learned as a seminarian taught me how to apply my values to make important decisions – that’s a process and a skill that I often utilize as an entrepreneur and an executive."