Karen O'Brien '79 has worked as a faculty member at the University of Maryland (located just outside Washington, D.C.) for the past 23 years. She is a professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology.

Kathleen has worked in communications for political figures such as John Kerry, Hillary Clinton and Rahm Emanuel before moving out the political realm to work as the director of public affairs at the Coca-Cola Company in Chicago. She now works as the head of external affairs for McKinsey and Company – a global business consulting firm. 

Kate and her friend Heather McCarthy created "Someone Special Uniquely Personalized Books," which spread the message of acceptance and kindness. Their 14 books cover a variety of conditions, including visual impairment, autism, food allergies, Down Syndrome and diabetes. 

Kate is an instructional technologist and adjunct professor at Illinois Weselyan University, where she teaches writing, rhetoric and new media. She also writes, coaches and publicly speaks about body confidence and positivity, and recently started a creative services agency called “Before and More” which helps other women professionals. She offers resources to professionals like gym owners, physical therapists, and anyone looking to transform other peoples’ lives.

Anne is an internal auditor for Northern Trust Bank in Chicago. She is active in the Women in Leadership Resource Council at Northern Trust and the Advancing Professional Council, and began the annual Papa Hops 16" Softball Tournament with her three brothers in honor of her father.