Coordinator of Discipleship Ministry

efick2@ashland.edu

Elizabeth is excited to support the Catholic Campus Ministry team through her role as Coordinator of Discipleship Ministry. Elizabeth spends time on campus meeting with students to help them realize the movement of Christ in their life and how He desires to have a personal relationship with them. She also spends time coordinating retreats and Newman Nights, coaches students through discipleship formation, and helps students realize their God-given talents and how they might be use those for the Church!

Elizabeth and her husband Calvin got married in November of 2022 and are enjoying life raising their children! Elizabeth likes making sourdough bread, organizing, and spending time with friends and family.

Elizabeth graduated from Ashland University with her undergraduate degree in 2020 with majors in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Management. She graduated in 2021 also from AU 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.

Chaplain

jwinings@stedwardashland.org

Fr. Jim was ordained by Bishop Edward Malesic in 2021 and was appointed as the Newman Campus Chaplain for Ashland University in June 2025. As chaplain, he regularly celebrates the sacraments and supports the spiritual life and needs of the students on campus. 

Fr. Jim graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 2012 with a B.A. in History and Economics, and worked for three years at an industrial supply company before answering his call to the priesthood. He enjoys running and has completed six marathons. He even won his age group in the Cleveland Half Marathon in 2015! 

In his role at Ashland University, Fr. Jim hopes that he can help students build their faith on a firm and reasonable foundation as they expand their knowledge of the world and progress in their understanding of truth. He looks forward to helping students discover and encounter the truth of God’s love for them.

Student Campus Minister, Intern

sgeorge6@ashland.edu

Sophie is a senior from Independence, Ohio, majoring in dietetics and minoring in religion. She is currently involved in other campus activities, such as serving as the president of the Student Dietetics Association and being a part of club soccer. Sophie loves traveling, kayaking, spending time in Eucharistic adoration, and growing deeper in her Catholic faith. 

Student Campus Minister, Intern

nclegg@ashland.edu

Noah is a Senior at Ashland University studying English, Creative Writing, and Marketing who in his free time enjoys reading, watching sports, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Music Chair

rmouledo@ashland.edu

Robert is a senior majoring in History and Organ Studies (the musical kind!) and minoring in Political Science. He hails from the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Robert's favorite activities include learning random history facts that no one else cares about, forcing people to play very complicated board games, and playing really old music on the piano and organ. Robert's job on the leadership council is to coordinate the music of the Mass. He has been "in the music world" so to speak, for as long as he can remember. He hopes to continue to foster the growth of the Music Ministry and is most interested to hear from all who would wish to join in making a joyful noise to the Lord.

Liturgy Chair

jlizak@ashland.edu

Joseph is a junior from Long Island, New York. He is majoring in business management and minoring in accounting. Joseph is on the retreat team as well as the the Liturgy Chair on Leadership Council this year. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading, boxing/MMA, and is a volunteer firefighter in New York.

Social Chair

mmalin@ashland.edu

Megan is a senior majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Accounting. She is one of five siblings from St. Clairsville, Ohio. In her free time, Megan enjoys hiking, camping, boating, and playing pickleball with her friends and family. She hopes to share the Lord’s love by fostering deep and meaningful connections within the Newman community.

Service Chair

sbartlet@ashland.edu

Scott Bartlett is a sophomore from the great village of Lexington, Ohio. He is majoring in Philosophy and Political Science. He is a member of Students for Life and enjoys volunteering and activism, which is what he will be helping with in Newman. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing music, and pontificating on eternity. 

Retreat Chair

bheinzer@ashland.edu

Brenna is a senior majoring in Dietetics, and is from Parma, Ohio. On campus, she can be found running cross country and track and field, coaching at the Writing and Communication Center, as well as working with the Student Dietetics Association as the Communications Chair. Retreats hold a special place in her heart, and she is so thankful for the opportunity to help coordinate retreats at AU.