COORDINATOR OF DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

epaydo@ashland.edu

Elizabeth is from Wadsworth, OH and is excited to support the Catholic Campus Ministry team. Elizabeth will be spending time on campus meeting with students and helping them understand and learn about their God-given talents to serve Ashland University and the Catholic Church. She will also be spending time coordinating small groups, coaching students through discipleship formation, and helping train upcoming leaders in the Catholic Campus Ministry community! She is also working on starting her own business from home to improve the placement of foster children. Elizabeth greatly enjoys spending time in the outdoors camping, hiking, and doing water and snow sports. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. 

Elizabeth graduated with her undergraduate degree in 2020 with majors in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Management. She graduated in 2021 with her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Project Management. While in college, Elizabeth served as the Student Campus Ministry for Catholic Campus Ministry and found her true passion serving students in the art of discipleship and faith formation ministry.

Student Campus Minister, Intern

malcant2@ashland.edu

Mikayla is a sophomore majoring in Public Relations in Strategic Communication. She is originally from Madison, OH, of Lake County, and has one younger sister Lilly. She enjoys sporadically singing and dancing, fishing, long walks with no destination, taste testing cookie dough, traveling, and petting dogs. She is a cradle Catholic who is ecstatic to serve the Ashland Community by assisting with retreat plans, working as a missionary disciple, and spreading details about events. Above all, she is here to walk with you through your journey that is life which has the most exciting destination, HEAVEN.

Liturgy Co-Chair

elohr@ashland.edu

Eleanor is a Junior majoring in Digital Media Production and minoring in Sport Management. She is from Painesville, OH who lives with her family and three cats. She loves football, The Perks of Being A Wallflower, Stitch, cats, and Disney. On campus, she is a member of the marching band, Kappa Kappa Psi, Sports Business Club, AU-TV20, and the Collegian. Eleanor has loved singing since she was little and has found a passion for sharing her voice with others. As part of leadership council, Eleanor coordinates the music and psalm for mass. She is excited to continue the growth of the music ministry and invites anyone to join!

Liturgy Co-Chair

qwright2@ashland.edu

Social Co-Chair

sediger@ashland.edu

Sophia is a sophomore Nursing major from Ashland, Ohio. She coordinates social activities for Newman--game and movie nights, holiday parties, gatherings on and off campus, and more. Sophia is passionate about helping to facilitate more meaningful connections and deeper relationships among members of the Newman Community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. 

Service & Justice Chair

areef@ashland.edu

Adelyn is a sophomore from Ashland, Ohio and is majoring in Nursing. She is currently an STNA at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home and a freshman volleyball coach at Ashland High School. She aspires to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Adelyn finds great joy in leading and serving others and feels called to help those in need. She coordinates service events for Newman. 

Faith Formation Co-Chair (Retreat)

mwoodru2@ashland.edu

McKenna is a junior majoring in Dietetics with a minor in Chemistry. She is originally from Wakeman, OH and has two younger sisters. McKenna is a member of the track and field team at Ashland and is also the service and fundraising chair of the Student Dietetics Association. She works on campus as tour guide. As a member of the Newman Leadership Council, McKenna coordinates and organizes small groups and retreat. 

Faith Formation Co-Chair (Prayer)

acasey5@ashland.edu

Anne is a Junior philosophy and political science major. She’s from Seville, Ohio, and is the fourth of six children. She enjoys reading and writing, art, and going on walks. By serving as the faith formation chair, Anne hopes to help students grow in their faith by organizing reading groups as well as creating more opportunities for students to attend daily mass and adoration.