We are among 39 Cristo Rey Network schools that collectively celebrate over 25,700 graduates across the nation. In honor of our alumni nationwide, the Cristo Rey Network National Alumni Association has published the inaugural 40 Under 40 publication.

Honorees were nominated by their community leaders, fellow peers, and those they have inspired through their journey. These men and women have become leaders in an array of industries, including Business, Education, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Law, Technology and more. More notably, their personal stories serve as powerful reminders of how education, perseverance, and support can bring about transformative change in lives today and the generations of tomorrow.

We are proud to share that three Cristo Rey Jesuit alums have been recognized as the Cristo Rey Network National Alumni Association’s inaugural 40 Under 40 honorees! Join us in congratulating:

Karen Aguirre '10, Enterprise Social Responsibility Manager, American Medical Association

Cesar Munoz '07, Founding Principal, Cristo Rey Miami High School

Adrian Gonzalez '07, School Counselor, Sarah E. Goode Stem Academy

View the entire publication.

While many companies have returned to offices, students included, most do not work in person on Fridays.  At the same time, those companies are asking students to perform more advanced work tasks that align with the post-covid workplace.  In response, Cristo Rey will implement a new schedule, deploying students to work Monday – Thursday, with Friday serving as Anchor Day.   

This Anchor Day schedule means that for the first time in Cristo Rey’s history, all students will be on campus at the same time – a tremendous opportunity for community building and collaboration in addition to enhanced student training.  A new Training Team will lead year-round professional development for all students, and a half day of instruction for freshmen on Fridays. 

The Anchor Fund will support this new stream of work for the Corporate Work Study Program through funding for: two new training classrooms focused on new educational technology, student professional development at all grade levels, enrichment activities for freshmen on Anchor Days, external partnerships with training partners, support for the cost of education for students who are not deployed to work and underwriting of student work placements at non-profit jobs. 

Even as Cristo Rey approaches full student employment, the funding gap remains.  In 2023-2024, the CWSP shortfall will exceed $1M. Significant seed funding helped to launch the Anchor Fund, which will address this gap while ensuring a meaningful work experience for all Cristo Rey students as they earn their own education. 

For more information, contact Taylor Sticha, Director of Strategic Initiatives.

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