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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 Loyola University continues 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."