Lydia Coleman Bergamasco ‘08 is a competitive athlete for Team USA Judo. She placed 1st in the Novice division and placed 2nd in the Black Belt International Division in the US Open. Lydia is currently 3rd in the country for her weight class (-78kg). She graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a BS in Economics and then pursued an MS in Nutrition from Liberty University. While formally an active, touring musician, she put music on hold and has dedicated the last decade to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Lydia and her husband own Rolling Bear BJJ, a Jiu Jitsu Academy located in Kenilwirth, New Jersey.
“During my time at OLMA, I felt that I was given the chance to grow and develop my academic and spiritual life within our small community of young women. The teachers and administration inspired me to continue to be a leader on and off the mats. Clubs like Mock Trial and Model UN empowered me to work independently and to think outside of the box when it came to a challenging case. I am grateful for my time at OLMA and look forward to seeing our community grow, develop, and empower our young, Catholic women.”