The Ministry Staff and Leadership Council of CCM work together to provide
a unique experience for the Newman Community to grow in faith together.
Get to know those who serve you!
Staff and LEadership Council
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Nate ediger, M.A.
CAMPUS MINISTER
Nate has been privileged to serve as Catholic Campus Minister to The Newman Community at Ashland University since Fall of 2015. In that role, he hopes to inspire and equip people to experience a life of Christian discipleship that is “characterized by two essential elements: conversion and mission" (Pope Francis, 2014). His office is located in the Lower Chapel, but he much prefers to be out and about campus sharing faith and life with students, faculty, and staff!
Nate is a 1998 graduate of Ashland (B.A. Religion). He and his wife Jen (Hamilton) met while students at AU. They were married in 1999 and have been blessed with four amazing children. A grace-filled journey of faith through various Protestant traditions (Mennonite, Baptist, and Lutheran) eventually brought Nate and his family into full communion with the Catholic Church in 2013. Beyond family-life and campus ministry, Nate enjoys a variety of recreational activities, watching many sports, reading, and consuming far too much coffee and ice cream.
Prior to serving the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland as Associate Director of Newman Campus Ministry, Nate spent six years in residential building construction, two years in AU’s Bachelors Plus Program for Teacher Education, nine years as Director of Youth Ministry in a parish, and three years at Walsh University where he earned the degree of M.A. Theology with a Concentration in Christian Education.
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Elizabeth FICK
COORDINATOR OF DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
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 also spends 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 enjoying life raising their children! Elizabeth likes 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.
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Sophie George
Student Campus Minister, Intern
Sophie is a junior 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!
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Noah Clegg
Student Campus Minister, Intern
nclegg@ashland.edu
Noah Clegg is a junior from North Ridgeville, Ohio. He is majoring English Education and is both on the Retreat Team and Leadership Council this year. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, reading, writing, and cooking.
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ROBERT MOULEDOUX
Music Chair
rmouledo@ashland.edu
Robert is a junior 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. -
Joseph lizak
Liturgy Chair
jlizak@ashland.edu
Joseph is a sophomore 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.
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Megan Malin
mmalin@ashland.edu
Megan is a junior 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.
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scott bartlett
Service Chair
sbartlet@ashland.edu
Scott Bartlett is a freshman 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.
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BRENNA HEINZERLING
Retreat Chair
bheinzer@ashland.edu
Brenna is a junior 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.
