Thomas Steirer

Graduation Year: 1996

Hometown: Santa Clara, CA

Current Residence: South Lake Tahoe, CA

Major at Santa Clara: Finance

Occupation: Consultant

Favorite memory from Santa Clara

Being able to successfully navigate the demands and rigor of SCU's academics with extensive personal life commitments, work, a strong fitness regimen, plus securing a prestigious Wall Street internship.

Extracurricular activities while a student at SCU

Founded and led SCU’s first Native American student organization. Hosted numerous educational events and cultural awareness campaigns on campus, established the group as a vital student resource, and forged supportive alliances with Native student organizations at other universities.

My hobbies and interests

Avid traveler with a special appreciation for Southeast Asia.
Outdoor enthusiast enjoying scuba diving, mountain biking and other activities in and around Lake Tahoe.
Strong interest in advancing Native American communities towards enhanced sovereignty - particularly relating to economic development, healthcare expansion and energy infrastructure initiatives.

Things that I am good at

Finding novel solutions to challenging problems.
Utilizing strong communication and diplomacy skills to foster progress on complex initiatives.
Helping people realize the importance of maintaining a healthy work / life balance.
Being a low-key role model to many of my peers.

Expertise that I have acquired in my life and career that I bring to my term of service on the SCU Alumni Board

Navigating sensitive corporate and community landscapes and priorities to align goals and drive complex, multi-layered initiatives forward.