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Alumnae
Our school stands on the shoulders of over 6,000 remarkable NDA graduates.
We would like to keep you connected with NDA and other alumnae. There are many ways for alumnae to keep this connection strong. From attending an event or reunion, to volunteering on a reunion committee, or returning to campus for a sporting event, we have a role for everyone who wishes to get involved!
Meet our Alumnae Speakers
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Notre Dame Academy is proud to announce that Allison Manning Carberry, a member of NDA’s Class of 2017, will serve as speaker for the school’s Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Mass on May 20, 2026. A cherished NDA tradition, the Baccalaureate Mass offers graduating seniors an opportunity for reflection and gratitude as they prepare for Commencement the following day.
As the Baccalaureate Speaker, Allison will welcome the Class of 2026 to their new roles as alumnae.
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Deirdre Nectow, a graduate of NDA’s Class of 1978, will deliver the school’s 173rd commencement on May 21, 2026, in Hingham, MA.
An alumna, and vice chair of NDA’s board of directors, Deirdre Nectow’s connection to the school began in high school and has remained strong well after graduation. Two of her sisters — Michele Dickinson ’80 and Eileen McLaughlin ’81— also attended NDA.
After graduating from NDA, Deirdre earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics and math from Mount Holyoke College. She also received an MBA from University of Chicago with a concentration in finance, marketing, and accounting.
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Elizabeth is a member of the NDA Class of 2006. She has worked across the public and private sectors in the U.S. and internationally, designing and implementing innovative program models for schools and educational organizations.
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Lisa is a member of the NDA Class of 1993. She serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President at Turner Construction Company. As Chief Administrative Officer, she is responsible for overseeing the company's global functional and support services, ensuring operational efficiency, strategic alignment and continuous innovation and improvement.