COORDINATOR OF DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

epaydo@ashland.edu

Elizabeth is from Seville, OH and is excited to support the Catholic Campus Ministry team. Elizabeth spends 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! 

Elizabeth and her husband Calvin got married in November of 2022 and are excited to be welcoming their first baby this Fall! Elizabeth greatly enjoys making sourdough bread, organizing, and spending time in the outdoors camping and hiking. 

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 Minister for Catholic Campus Ministry and found her true passion serving students in the art of discipleship and faith formation ministry.

Student Campus Minister, Intern

sgeorge6@ashland.edu

Sophie is a sophomore from Independence, Ohio, majoring in dietetics and minoring in religion. She is currently involved in other campus activities, such as the Student Dietetics Association and club soccer. Sophie loves traveling, Taylor Swift music, and is excited to continue to grow in her faith and share the love of Jesus with others!

Liturgy Co-Chair (Music)

elohr@ashland.edu

Eleanor is a Senior 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-TV, 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 (Mass)

qwright2@ashland.edu

Quinn is a senior from Mansfield, Ohio. He is part of the Ashbrook scholar program and is majoring in History and Religion. Quinn is involved with the Thomistic Institute, and has the privilege to be an altar server at St. Peter's Parish in Mansfield. He coordinates the sacramental life offered at Newman through Mass and Confession as the Liturgy chair.

Social Chair

sediger@ashland.edu

Sophia is a Junior 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 Chair

areef@ashland.edu

Adelyn is a Junior 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 Senior 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 Senior 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.