Answering Notre Dame’s Call (Ep. 40)

Lily Joy Santos ’28 and Giovanni Nasello ’27 are much more than just voices in your voicemail. As student callers at ND Listens, they embody the spirit of gratitude, curiosity, and care that makes the Notre Dame family so special. In this episode of For Good, Lily Joy and Giovanni reflect on how ND Listens, Notre Dame’s student engagement center, builds authentic connections, fosters community across generations of Domers, and offers students the unique opportunity to share their love for Notre Dame with alumni, parents, and friends.Whether they’re expressing thanks, celebrating milestones, or simply taking time to listen, the students at ND Listens are a true force for good—on the phone and in the lives they touch through each heartfelt conversation.0:00 – Meet the students behind ND Listens5:35 – How financial aid makes Notre Dame possible9:21 – The different ways ND Listens connects11:26 – Measuring success, nurturing relationships15:42 – Teamwork, fun, and building community17:36 – How ND Listens shapes the student experience19:43 – Carrying ND Listens into the future