DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE

OF THE SACRED HEART NETWORK

The International Network of Sacred Heart Schools includes over 150 schools, across 41 countries, unified by one mission: to educate young women to be leaders of conscience and action who transform the world around them. We are proud of our many distinguished alumnae who have profoundly impacted the world in the areas of business, government, medicine, athletics, and more. 

SACRED HEART GREENWICH ALUMNAE

Margaret Brennan '98, Moderator of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" and CBS News' chief foreign affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C.  Brennan became moderator of "Face the Nation" in February 2018 and quickly became known for her tough but fair questioning of world leaders, politicians and policy makers. She brings to her coverage of domestic politics a background in national security and financial news. Brennan's interviews with leaders, scientists, and newsmakers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic earned "Face the Nation" two Emmy Award nominations for outstanding news analysis, and for coverage of the tension between the U.S. and Iran. Graduating with highest distinction from the University of Virginia in 2002, she earned a bachelor's degree in foreign affairs and Middle East studies with a minor in Arabic. As a Fulbright-Hays Scholar, she studied Arabic at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan. She is also the recipient of an honorary doctor of letters degree from Niagara University. Brennan resides in Washington DC with her husband and their two sons.

Meg Gaillard '91, Olympic Bronze Medalist in 2000 Olympic Games in Brazil - Sailing.  During her youth, Meg sailed Optimist dinghy and with the family's Etchells. She attended Connecticut College, graduating in 1995, where she also represented the school's sailing and soccer teams. Meg won the bronze medal at the 2000 European World Championships in Brazil. She won yet another bronze medal in the European class at the 2003 ISAF Sailing World Championships. At the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, Gaillard finished 14th.

Erica Jorgensen '04, Executive Producer of Investigations and Special Projects at NBC Connecticut is a multiple Edward R Murrow Award recipient and eight-time Emmy award-winning producer. After graduating from Brown University in 2008, she spent 5 years at WSB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Atlanta, GA. where she conducted extensive investigations, undercover shoots, and produced both political and consumer investigative stories. She went on to work as an Investigative Content Producer at WNBC in New York City where she produced daily and long-term investigative stories. Currently, Erica is the Executive Producer of Investigations and Special Projects at NBC Connecticut where she manages a team of investigative journalists and photographers. She is the recipient of the 2018 Sacred Heart Greenwich Broadcast Journalism Award.

Isabella Russekoff '18, Competed in 2024 Olympics in Paris - Show Jumping Equestrian.  Isabella joined the Global Champions Tour for the Cannes Stars team in 2022, and was part of the same team in 2023. In October 2021, she was the winner of the CSI2* Grand Prix of Oliva on the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour at 1.45 m, with Balou's Fly High.  In March 2022, Elizabeth was the winner of the opening class of the CSI4 Douglas Elliman Real Estate of the Winter Equestrian Festival at 1.45 m, with Balou's Fly High. Isabella competed in both team and individual events in the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team Israel. 

Beth Yeager '21, Beth began her field hockey career in the fifth grade at Sacred Heart Greenwich when she first attended summer field hockey camp. After graduation, Beth continued on to Princeton University where she is pursuing a degree in Economics while showcasing her skills on the varsity field hockey team. Her journey from King Street to the fields of international competition has led her to the most presitigious event in sports - the Olympics. Beth competed in the 2024 Olympics as a member of the 2024 United States Olympic Team - Field Hockey (9th Place). 

Ethel Kennedy '45, Humanitarian (1928- 2024) and wife of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Ethel was a true leader and beacon of courage, who embodied the values of integrity, compassion, and resilience that are at the heart of Sacred Heart's mission. Throughout her life she championed causes close to her heart, setting a powerful example of leadership for future generations. 

 

 

 

 

We are privileged to highlight 

Sacred Heart Network Alumnae across 41 schools. 

Karen Akers, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Leticia Baldridge, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (Omaha)

Maria Elena Batista, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (San Juan)

Princess Editha of Bavaria, Convent of the Sacred Heart (Roehampton)

Lourdes Benedicto, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Margo Black Carlise, Convent of the Sacred Heart Noroton

Eavan Boland, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Giannina Braschi, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (San Juan)

Jordana Brewster, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Sonia Brownell, Woldingham School (England)

Sila Calderon, Manhattanville College (New York)

Mary Callahan Erdoes, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (Illinois)

Sofia Carson, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Miami)

Kate Chopin, Sacred Heart Convent, St. Louis (Missouri) 

Sandra Cisneros, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart (Chicago)

Caroline "KK" Clark, Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton)

Mary Clark, RSCJ, Manhattanville College (New York)

Pauline Collins, Sacred Heart High School (England)

Kelly Crowley, Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton)

Joanne Curley Kerner, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Abby Dahlkemper, Sacred Heart School (Atherton)

Catherine Day, Mount Anville Secondary School (Ireland)

Melissa de la Cruz, Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (San Francisco)

Clarissa Dickson Wright, Woldingham School (England)

Dame Mary Douglas, Convent of the Sacred Heart (Roehampton)

Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Hohenberg, Convent of the Sacred Heart (Roehammpton)

Meghan Ellison, Sacred Heart Schools (Atherton)

Dianne Feinstein, Convent of the Sacred Heart High School (San Francisco)

Mary Joe Fernandez, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Miami)

Lady Gaga, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Martha Gilmore Robinson, Academy of the Sacred Heart (New Orleans)

Mary Glindon, Sacred Catholic Heart High School (England)

Pauline Gower, Beechwood Sacred Heart School (England)

Morgan Griffin, School of the Sacred Heart (Australia)

Lesbia Harford, Sacre Coeur (Australia)

Salma Hayek, The Academy of the Sacred Heart (Grand Coteau)

Magee Hickey, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Claire Holt, Stuartholme School (Australia)

Empress Michiko, University of the Sacred Heart (Japan)

Lauren Jauregui, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Miami)

Caroline Kennedy, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Rose Kennedy, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Convent of the Sacred Heart Noroton

Jean Kennedy Smith, Eden Hall (Torresdale)

Princess Michael of Kent, School of the Sacred Heart (Australia)

Nancy Kernan, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Andrea Koppel, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (Bethesda)

Katie Ledecky, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (Bethesda)

Katelijne Lefevere, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Vivien Leigh, Woldingham School (England)

Gaby Lopez, Colegio Sagrado Corazon (Mexico)

Grand Duchess Marie of Luxembourg, Woldingham School (England)

Catherine McKinnell, Sacred Heart Catholic High School (Newcastle)

Hildreth Meiere, Manhattanville College (New York)

Christa Miller Lawrence, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Nisha Millet, Sophia High School (India)

Jane Moran, Stuartholme School (Australia)

Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Carey Mulligan, Woldingham School (England)

Anne Murray Patterson, Stuart Country Day School

Ana Navarro, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Miami)

Lia Neal, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Katie Noonan, Stuartholme School (Australia)

Manelle Nunez Martino, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Sadako Ogata, University of the Sacred Heart (Japan)

Viviana Ortiz, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (San Juan)

Maureen O'Sullivan, Convent of the Sacred Heart (Roehampton)

Jacquelyn Ottman, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr

Samantha Power, Mount Anville Secondary School (Ireland)

Emily Rafferty, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Erin Rafuse, Sacred Heart School (Halifax)

Cokie Roberts, Academy of the Sacred Heart (New Orelans)

Mary Robinson, Mount Anville Secondary School (Ireland)

Genesis Rodriguez, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Miami)

Valerie Rodriguez McMurray, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Desiree Rogers, Academy of the Sacred Heart (New Orleans)

Emily Rutherfurd, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Susan Saint James, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (Illinois)

Justine Schiro, Stuart Country Day School

Stephanie Selby, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Paula Shaw Anderson, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Maria Shriver, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (Bethesda)

Anabelle Smith, Sacre Coeur (Glen Iris)

Ayako Sono, University of the Sacred Heart (Japan)

Elaine Stritch, Duchesne Residence School (New York)

Jan Thompson Gorniak, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Maria Tucci, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Sarah Van Patten, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Frederica Von Stade, Convent of the Sacred Heart Noroton

Nicole Winfield, Convent of the Sacred Heart (New York)

Cathy Woods Hughes, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (Omaha)

Caroline Wyatt, Woldingham School (England)