Kate O'Shaughnessy '29

Biography

Katherine “Kate” O’Shaughnessy ‘29, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Business Economics and Impact Consulting. A third-generation Domer, she is committed to developing a broad, interdisciplinary skill set through her academic and extracurricular involvement on campus. In addition to the Sheedy Family Program, she is an active member of her dorm community, participating in interhall sports, including soccer and flag football, and helping to cultivate hall culture as a Commissioner for Lewis Hall, where she helps plan Signature Events. She is also involved with the Student Policy Network (SPN), where she has contributed to the Indiana Environmental Policy Committee; she will take on a leadership role next semester as a Project Leader. Kate is also a proud member of the Ultimate Frisbee Team, Undergraduate Women in Business, FeministND, and a tutor for students at St. Bakhita’s school in Kalongo, Uganda, through the Innovation 4 Impact club. On campus, Kate works at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art and the Student Athlete Academic Office.

Originally from South Bend, Indiana, O'Shaughnessy has pursued her interests beyond campus as well, studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, and plans to travel with Impact Consulting in the spring on a trip supporting women's health initiatives in Uganda. At home, she has continued volunteering with the Logan Center and remains involved with Together for the Long Run, an initiative she helped revive in high school. This semester, she is also working with Bright Futures on its Creative Campus project, exploring design possibilities for the emerging creative district around Area Hall in South Bend.

Looking ahead, Kate is interested in exploring a variety of career pathways, including consulting, marketing, public relations and potentially law school. She hopes to integrate her academic interests with her passion for problem-solving and working with others to make a positive impact.