Alpha Sigma Nu Staff

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Executive Director

Clara Dwyer

Inducted: Marquette University, 2019

Ms. Dwyer joined Alpha Sigma Nu as the Executive Director in June of 2022. She has worked in Jesuit education for 18+ years including Marquette University and Chicago Jesuit Academy in the areas of development, volunteer management, new student orientation, first-generation college student success, and teaching. Ms. Dwyer earned her bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University, her master’s degree in education from Northwestern University while simultaneously teaching on Chicago’s southside, and is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Policy and Leadership program at Marquette University.

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Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Amy Venables O'Neil

Inducted: Marquette University, 2018

Amy Venables O’Neil joined the Alpha Sigma Nu staff in November of 2014 as Director of Development and Alumni Relations. Before coming to ΑΣΝ, she spent 20 years working in the non-profit sector, with six years as an Executive Director. She has extensive experience in program development, administration, fundraising, and social justice issues. In her development role at Alpha Sigma Nu, she helps execute the organization’s fundraising efforts including the annual sustaining fund appeal, planned giving, and other campaigns. Additionally, she manages all alumni efforts including virtual and in-person programming. Ms. O’Neil graduated from the University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

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Director of Operations and Communications

Sarah Craine

Inducted: Marquette University, 2023

Sarah Craine joined the Alpha Sigma Nu staff in June of 2021 as Director of Operations and Communications. She has worked within Jesuit higher education for 18 years including previously serving as a special event planner at Marquette University. Ms. Craine is experienced in project management, event logistics, communications, leadership, and teambuilding. Her responsibilities at ΑΣN include managing organizational communications, projects, and operations, supporting chapter advisers and the induction process, and planning for conferences and events. As a strategic thinker with a global outlook, she takes pride in promoting Alpha Sigma Nu’s mission. Ms. Craine earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and communication studies and her master’s degree in communication and media studies from Marquette University.