Team,

I’m excited to provide you with some information on the newest members of the NDAA Team…

Dani Elgas: Guest Experience Program Director (formerly Special Events Program Director) starting January 23, 2023

A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a graduate of Iowa State University, Dani Elgas has lived in the South Bend area for the last 11 years working in leadership roles for the YMCA and Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana. Outside of work, Dani is a mother of two (Tyler – 11 and Addie – 7). In her free time, she’s heavily involved at her church and Prairie Vista Elementary. Additionally, Dani plays slow pitch softball, participates in a women’s golf league and enjoys a variety of fitness-related activities.

Todd Lemons: IT Solutions Consultant starting Jan 17, 2023

Todd comes to Notre Dame from Bethel University where he spent the past 19 years, most recently serving as the Director of Infrastructure and Information Security. He brings a background in technology infrastructure, AV technologies, and even some audio engineering through a past career and his current volunteer work. He’s looking forward to the fun, change, and challenges that working in the NDAA will bring and is excited to get to know the team.

Mary Prebys: Alumni Groups Coordinator starting January 23, 2023

Mary Prebys is a proud member of the Notre Dame Class of 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a minor in Education. Some of you might remember Mary as a student worker for the Alumni Association all 4 years. After graduation, Mary returned to her home in the suburbs of Chicago as a Youth Minister at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Darien, IL. Later, she moved on to be the Vice President of Marketing and Engagement at a small life insurance company before realizing her dream of returning to the Notre Dame Alumni Association. She loves spending her time with her puppy, Mr Curly Lambeau (go Pack go!), watching college and professional football, and traveling to visit family all over the country.

Amy Retartha: Professional and Alumni Education Coordinator starting January 17, 2023

Amy brings 5 years of experience supporting our local community through her work at the St. Joseph County Public Library where she coordinated 150+online programs during Covid-19 and a multitude of in-person programs. She will draw upon her front and back-of-house theatre training in this role supporting ThinkND. Hesburgh Lecture Series, Reunion programming, IrishCompass and more. Amy’s talents include her analytical, creative, people, logistical, and technical abilities. Amy is married to Ryan Retartha who engages Mendoza alumni for the University and together they have two sons: Ellis and Quinn.

Please join me in welcoming this incredible group to the NDAA!

All the best,

Dolly