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Meet the Notre Dame people building connections, finding common ground, and making an impact in Washington, DC.
DC Bridge Builders is a storytelling series from the Notre Dame Washington Office that shines a light on those in our community–alumni, faculty, students, and partners–who are finding common ground and making an impact in government, policymaking, service, and beyond.
"At Notre Dame, we work to bring people together across disciplines, party lines, and other differences to collaborate and be a force for good."
— Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C.
We're looking for Notre Dame alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends who are bringing people together and making a difference in Washington.
Short videos. Big ideas. Notre Dame in Washington.
The Keough School of Global Affairs’ Washington Office Senior Operations and Outreach Coordinator reflects on how shared purpose builds bridges between academia and policymakers
The president of the Notre Dame Club of Washington, DC speaks to bringing alumni together through programming grounded in service, Notre Dame tradition, and local partnerships
Austin Matheny-Kawesch ’18 builds bridges in climate communications by emphasizing shared values
Science policy and advocacy professional Eve Granatosky, Ph.D. ’18 leverages her scientific training and policy expertise to elevate scientific research to federal policymakers
Notre Dame Washington Office’s Irene Levering ’24 helps connect the University with our nation’s capital in service and impact
Notre Dame alum Brendan Boyle shares his path to public service and the importance of finding common ground in Congress
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities’ DC-based summer intern shares how he’s connecting Notre Dame research to real-world policy with LEO and the Student Policy Network.
The Pulte Institute’s Associate Director of Research leads interdisciplinary research teams delivering evidence-based, cost-effective solutions for some of the toughest challenges in international development.
The Washington Office’s Executive Director for Federal Relations shares her journey from the classroom to Capitol Hill, her leadership in the nationwide ‘Double the Pell’ campaign, and her mission to build bridges in pursuit of a more accessible and affordable future for students.
The University’s home state Senator discusses the importance of fostering common ground, on Capitol Hill and on campus.