Young Alumnae: Why I give to DSHA.

3/27/2018

Sarah Duffy, DSHA 13; Gaby Nuñez, DSHA '10; and Samantha Erchsen-Turner, DSHA ’05, share why they choose to give back to DSHA.

SARAH DUFFY, DSHA '13
Social Studies Faculty at Catholic Memorial | Waukesha, WI

“I choose to give to DSHA now because I know how powerful an all-girls, Catholic education can be. It wasn’t until I was in college that I really was able to put the qualities of a DSHA grad into action: I felt confident and empowered to take on leadership roles at Creighton, and I know that was because DSHA instilled these values in me. I want to make sure that other girls have this same opportunity of personal growth, which is why I give now. Giving in a small way toward the gift of education and providing the opportunity to other girls that DSHA gave me easily outweighs spending my money on something temporary, like early morning coffee runs or an online shopping splurge. I am so happy I can give back to a place that gave me so much!”

GABRIELA (GABY) NUÑEZ, DSHA '10
Senior Director at CCS Fundraising | Milwaukee, WI

"I choose to give to DSHA because I believe it is important to give back and make the DSHA experience possible for other young women in Milwaukee. Now more than ever, the value of a faith-based, all-girls education cannot be overstated. DSHA taught me to believe in myself and lift up my friends and classmates. I carry that with me today, and know we must continue to teach young women to do the same."

SAMANTHA ERSCHEN-THURNER, DSHA '05
Hospital Chaplain at Aurora Hospital | Milwaukee, WI
PhD Student in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service | Cardinal Stritch University

“I choose to give to DSHA because I care. I care about the gift DSHA was to me, and I care that other young women may have the same experience. Every day, I utilize the critical thinking skills I learned at DSHA. I strive to be a confident and capable woman in ministry as a hospital chaplain and full time graduate student using the foundation established at DSHA. I am incredibly thankful for my well-rounded education, and though I can't give much, I give consistently every year because I want to give back and because I care.”

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- Pictured left to right are Mary Duffy, DSHA Theology Faculty; DSHA Alumnae Director Ann Duffy, DSHA ’10; Matthew Duffy; Sarah Duffy, DSHA ’13; Molly Duffy, DSHA ’19; and Patrick Duffy.
- GABRIELA (GABY) NUÑEZ, DSHA '10
- Samantha Erchsen-Turner, DSHA ’05, is pictured with her husband Jake and their two rescue dogs Miranda (left) and Rocky (right).