Leadership
Meet the people who keep our club running.
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President, Fall 2022
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President, Spring 2023
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Vice President, Fall 2022
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Director of Operations, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Majors: Global Affairs Dorm: Pasquerilla West Hall Why she became involved: We live in an age undeniably marked by the polarization of American society. It is the duty of young people to engage in respectful, productive multi-partisan discourse to promote conflict resolution and collaboration. BridgeND provides a safe space for students of all political perspectives to join this dialogue and work towards a more United States. Email: apoppe2@nd.edu |
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Assistant Director of Operations, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway... You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway." - Saint Teresa of Calcutta Major: Business Analytics, Political Science Dorm: Johnson Family Hall Why she became involved: I wanted to become more heavily involved with BridgeND because I am so passionate about encouraging open-minded conversation, particularly in the realm of politics. Coming from a more liberal city within a more conservative state, I have seen firsthand the importance of respectful bipartisan discourse. As such, I want to aid in BridgeND’s mission to embrace and encourage open-mindedness. Email: ahillma2@nd.edu |
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Assistant Director of Operations, Spring 2023
'If not me, who? If not now, when?" — Emma Watson Major: Political Science, Pre-Health Dorm: McGlinn Why she became involved: I enjoy learning about politics as well as listening/participating in debates, and I think BridgeND’s mission is unique and suits my interests. I hope to have more opportunities to explore the ins and outs of the political system and learn about the complexity of the political issues that arise today. I’m excited to meet more people who share these interests with me as I enter my 2nd year at ND! Email: aschwei2@nd.edu |
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Treasurer, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to man kind, "had this day been wanting, the World had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining." - George Washington Major: Economics, Applied Math Dorm: Duncan Hall Why he became involved: The political climate throughout much of the country today is accusatory and distrustful. I think all people of good will have an obligation to take proactive steps in closing the divides that increasingly separate us. We need to turn the tide, talk to one another, and rebuild trust every way we can. Email: cconroy3@nd.edu |
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Director of Events, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt Major: Economics, Philosophy Dorm: Flaherty Hall Why she became involved: I first learned about BridgeND at the club fair, and from the first meeting I was hooked! I am so glad to be a part of a community where there is space for all viewpoints and perspectives! Email: lmoody@nd.edu |
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Director of Marketing, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." —Franklin D. Roosevelt Major: History, Global Affairs Dorm: McGlinn Hall Why she became involved: The bipartisan divide in our country severely inhibits our capacity to pass legislation that improves Americans' fundamental quality of life. And, I think the only way to reduce political polarization is to engage in respectful and civil conversations with people on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum. I got involved in BridgeND because I believe it's the ideal forum for those discussions. While we can in no way heal the nationwide volatile political atmosphere, at BridgeND we have the tools and drive to start. Email: eeggemei@nd.edu |
Emma SchoenauerDesign Chief, Fall 2022
"The biggest risk is not taking any" - Mark Zuckerberg Major: Economics Dorm: Johnson Family Hall Why she became involved: I joined BridgeND because I wanted to engage in healthy conversations finding common ground on divisive current events in a community of individuals eager to make a difference. Email: eschoenau@nd.edu |
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Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES." - William James Major: Political Science Dorm: Johnson Family Hall Why she became involved: I genuinely believe BridgeND is the best club for garnering thought-provoking political discussion. Finding commonalities with people who hold different opinions from you is what our Nation is all about. BridgeND provides students an opportunity to hear others’ experiences and grow from them. I am thankful for everything I’ve learned from my time in Bridge and have consistently used it to help me better shape my political ideals. Email: kharri22@nd.edu |
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Senior Advisor, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
"Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it" - H.D. Thoreau Major: Political Science, Global Affairs Dorm: McGlinn Hall Why she became involved: I grew up in a conservative midwest community defined by implicit adherence to certain political priorities. There was an underlying belief that discussing issues outside of the expected clipped responses was deeply controversial and indecorous. If prompting respectful discussion makes one controversial, then we are failing as an American people to uphold our foundations of democracy and liberty. BridgeND has the intellectual potential and energy of driven young minds to spearhead a change in civic discourse. I am inspired by how many students across the country have joined the BridgeUSA movement and how willing young people are to listen to different perspectives. It all starts with the power of a simple conversation. Email: lkneipe@nd.edu |
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