When Maggie Enrietto '25 arrived at Notre Dame, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to study. A spark of interest in business, thanks to an entrepreneurship program at her high school, led her to apply to Notre Dame with an intended major in the Mendoza College of Business.

As she explored her academic options, she realized she also had a passion for law. The result? A double major in finance and English and eventual admission to the Business Honors Program.

“I really started to try and think about how I was going to combine my interests,” says Enrietto. “I have this business interest and then this law interest. After talking with people, I decided that finance would probably be the best business major for me. But then I still wanted to do something where I could pursue that law school option if I wanted to—so that’s what led me to English.”

Applying Business Beyond the Classroom

One of the most impactful parts of Enrietto’s Notre Dame experience has been her involvement in the Student International Business Council (SIBC). Through hands-on projects, she’s had the chance to apply her coursework in real-world contexts.

“Getting into these hands-on projects and experiences with different companies—I had the opportunity to travel to Chicago and really picture myself in the business world,” says Enrietto.

Through SIBC, she has worked on projects for companies like Deloitte and even had the opportunity to present her team’s work to professionals in the industry.

As former president of SIBC, Enrietto has also traveled internationally, participating in the International Business Forum in Australia. These experiences gave her firsthand insight into global business practices and expanded her perspective beyond domestic markets.

A Passion for Service

Enrietto’s commitment to making an impact has driven her to apply her skills and talents in service to others.

She has been involved with Mercy Works, a local community organization, and Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO), which provides business consulting services to nonprofits.

“With SCNO, we were paired with local nonprofits in South Bend or across the country, depending on the year,” Enrietto explains. “It was really cool to see that what we were doing was actually helping other people.”

Finding Community at Notre Dame

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Enrietto has built a strong community at Notre Dame—starting with her home in Johnson Family Hall.

“Even though J-Fam was a new dorm [when I was a first-year], they did such a great job of making it feel welcoming,” she says. “You wouldn’t have known it was brand new because of how quickly it became an established community.”

One of her favorite memories? The first home football game of her first year, when her dorm gathered for a tradition called The Ride of the Valks.

“They wake up all the freshmen super early, and we go all across campus learning J-Fam cheers—and all the Notre Dame cheers—so we’re ready for the first game day,” says Enrietto. “It ends with everyone running through the reflection pool before they give us our “wings,” kind of initiating us into the community. It was such a cool experience. I just remember thinking, ‘Wow, I’m so lucky to be part of this.’”

Looking Ahead

As graduation approaches, Enrietto has already secured a post-grad job. She will be working as an asset management analyst with Goldman Sachs in Chicago.

She is still considering law school as a future possibility. A past internship in legal and compliance at Magnetar gave her a taste of how business and law can intersect—and she’s excited to explore that connection further.

“I liked how that role combined both sides of my interests,” she says. “I worked on contracts and NDAs while also using my business skills to analyze the business elements of the contracts.”

No matter where her career takes her, Enrietto is confident that the values and education she gained at Notre Dame will continue to shape her path.

“Notre Dame's greatest strength is its community," she says. "Here, everyone genuinely looks out for one another—not just in words, but in action. It's a place where kindness and support are deeply woven into daily life, making it truly special.”

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