Enid Wilson '09
From lifelong friendships to her career, Enid Wilson credits St. Francis for influencing who she is today, appreciating the values of connection, authenticity, and service. But most of all, it’s the community she built during her four years at St. Francis.
“The girls I ate lunch with, went to Homecoming and prom with, they’re the same women who were there for my wedding, and some of the first people to meet my newborn baby boy.” She laughs at the thought of how life has come full circle. “We’re now in the phase of building our families together. These relationships are almost 20 years old, and I know they’ll last a lifetime.”
Academically, St. Francis prepared Enid for success. After graduation, she attended the University of Portland, where she found herself ahead of the curve. “St. Francis was rigorous and taught me balance. By my senior year of college, I was doing research, working two jobs, and still completed my credits early. That didn’t feel overwhelming because I had already learned how to manage a well-rounded life at St. Francis.”
Enid’s career reflects her wide-ranging interests and passions. After college, she launched her first business, a yoga company that combined teaching and wellness retreats. At the same time, she began working as a journalist, eventually becoming an arts and lifestyle editor for a newspaper. Later, she built a second business in marketing, design, and communications.
When the pandemic hit, Enid pivoted again and revisited her longing desire to get her master’s degree in psychology and build a career as a marriage therapist. During this time, she continued her professional corporate communications role, where she manages communications at Lululemon while growing her private therapy practice.
She’s proud of the breadth of her experiences: “I’ve always had two to four jobs at a time. Not because I had to, but because I’m passionate about a lot of things. I’ve been able to juggle it all without burning out because I stay true to myself. St. Francis taught me the importance of knowing your values, like faith, service, leadership and excellence. My values help me find balance and do what fuels me.”
Today, Enid continues to give back to St. Francis as a member of the alumnae board. She’s glad to continue the school legacy and remembers her own time on campus fondly, especially classes with impactful teachers like Mrs. Deringer and Ms. Roman. “Mrs. Deringer was such an amazing English teacher and an even better human. She was so kind and inspiring. And Ms. Roman’s AP U.S. History class was one of my favorites. It was tough, but it made me a stronger student.”
Enid also cherishes her extracurricular experiences at St. Francis, from Venture Club hikes to designing artwork for Homecoming tickets. “I wouldn’t call myself an artist, but St. Francis gave me the chance to explore those creative outlets. I even won second place at the state fair one year for an art project!”
When she looks at the school now, Enid is impressed at how opportunities have expanded. “When I was there, I was drawn to the arts, but now there’s so much more in STEM, like robotics and even space science opportunities. It’s exciting to see young women stepping into areas that previous generations didn’t always have access to.”
Her advice for today’s Troubies? Take advantage of everything. “There are so many opportunities, including clubs, sports, volunteering, leadership and academics. Soak it all in while you can.”
And what does she cherish most about being part of the alumnae network? The invisible connection. “When you run into another St. Francis alum in Sacramento, you feel an immediate bond. It’s like speaking the same language. That sense of community has stayed with me long after graduation.”