Legends From The Hill

Legend 50: Shannon (Keating) Loucks '17, MA '22

Shannon studied English and Theology at Franciscan, and even came back for a Masters in Catechetics, but it was her extracurricular activities as a student that shaped her career thus far.  After volunteering with Vagabond Missions while at Franciscan, Shannon moved into a full-time role with the organization and has been there ever since.  Her passion is advocating for the youth of our inner-city neighborhoods - and finding creative ways to serve their deepest needs.

Legend 49: Anthony Pienta '04

Anthony Pienta graduated in 2004, having majored in Philosophy, Theology, and Business.  Now the Executive Director at The Altum Fund, Anthony has used all three of those degrees to make his way through careers in education and fundraising.

Legend 48: Christen (Pine) Routh '07

Christen (Pine) Routh '07 graduated with a double major in French and Business (Finance) and has enjoyed a successful career with "Big 4" accounting firm Earnst & Young -while being a working mom.  She shares her path and story of how she and her husband, Jimmy Routh MA '04 have been both foster and adoptive parents.

Legend 47: Mary (Jaminet) McCluskey '98

Mary (Jaminet) McCluskey graduated from Franciscan University in 1998 with a communications degree.   A life-long worker in the vineyard of the Pro-Life Movement, Mary now leads training and resource creation for the Project Rachel Ministry at the USCCB.  In this role she supports the Church’s post-abortion healing ministry at the national level while developing best practices for diocesan programming and services.

Legend 46: Jason Negri '92, MSEd '96

After a student experience marked by pro-life advocacy work, Jason Negri completed a degree in History and pursued a career in law.  To this day, he continues to advocate for injustices happening in the world around him.

Legend 45: Erin (Wilson) Shircliff ’11

Erin (Wilson) Shircliff graduated with a Theology degree in 2011 and began a career in Pro-Life advocacy.  Working at Mary's Shelter in northern Virginia, Erin supports mothers during and - just as importantly - after their pregnancies.  Take a listen to learn more about this beautiful ministry.

Legend 44: Ken Baldwin ’05

Ken graduated in 2005 with a degree in Communication Arts.  After working for Franciscan University in both admissions and advancement he is now the Executive Director of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology with Dr. Scott Hahn.  Ken and his wife are faithful advocates for Franciscan University and he shares the impact it has made on his life.

Legend 43: Frank Monaco ’72

Frank Monaco completed an English degree at The College of Steubenville in 1972 before going on to a successful career as a police officer - and police chief - in Pennsylvania.  Frank and his team were the first responders on the scene in recovery of Flight 93 in Somerset, PA on 9/11.  From Steubenville in the late 1960s, to the Pennsylvania State Troopers, Frank has a broad range of experiences and stories to share.

Legend 42: Bob Hogan ’10

Bob Hogan studied Philosophy and Business at Franciscan, graduating in 2010.  After law school and a brief but successful stint at a law firm, Bob is launching a pro-life insurance company.  Tune it to find out what a pro-life insurance company offers and how Bob's business model is informed by his faithful Catholic education.

Legend 41: Liz Miller ’10

Liz Miller, class of 2010, practices international law and defends human rights.  She recently founded her own non-profit organization that works to prevent human trafficking domestically.  Liz credits her studies in Theology and Philosophy at Franciscan as the foundation of her formation and the springboard of her career.