God has called me to serve at the University of Illinois-Chicago! Go Flames!

My Team: Gil, Jonah, Daniela, Abbey and Father Tim

I grew up cradle Catholic and knew a lot about Jesus, but I didn’t know Jesus. I spent most of my high school years being very involved in ministries and making that my identity. I put so much of my worth into what I was doing, and helping others know Jesus, but lacked the relationship with Him. During my freshman year of college at the University of Illinois, I found myself completely stripped of what I had and who I was. It was at the Newman Center that I found incredible friends, and by the grace of God I started to pray regularly and to attend daily mass. It was through this that I slowly started to have a relationship with Jesus – and found my identity in Him, as his beloved daughter. I never knew how much He was waiting for me to come to Him, and let myself be loved by Him.

I was especially drawn to the FOCUS missionaries on our campus – the way they radically live their lives for Jesus and devote themselves to encountering students like myself. I never knew a relationship with Jesus was possible, and now, it has transformed my life. My desire in becoming a missionary is to encounter women who are also seeking the one whom their souls love and to walk with them as beloved daughters of the King. 

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on campus. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.