I am so excited to be returning to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for a second year! Meet my incredible team that I get to share life and mission with: Teddy, Clare, Grace, and Joe!

Though I grew up Catholic, my relationship with Christ deepened significantly during my time at Emporia State. The first people I met at the Newman center my freshman year were two girls I soon found out were FOCUS missionaries. I remember their great joy and how I felt so seen by them- a girl they just met. I found a community that loved me and pursued me in authentic friendship, which was something I greatly needed and helped me understand my true identity in Christ. The missionaries who have walked with me have shown me that a life centered around Christ is attainable despite the business of life and have encouraged me in my own commitment to daily prayer, allowing me to grow significantly in my relationship with the Lord! Throughout college, my greatest joy was getting to walk with girls on their own journey towards Christ.

What a gift it has been to continue this mission as a full-time missionary! I love to describe my mission with FOCUS as having a front-row seat to the Father’s love, and He is truly pouring it out in abundance! There is no greater joy than getting to walk alongside our students in both the big and (especially!) the small moments of their lives.

“If we let Christ enter fully into our lives, if we open ourselves totally to him, are we not afraid that He might take something away from us? Are we not perhaps afraid to give up something significant, something unique, something that makes life so beautiful? … No! If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. … Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything. When we give ourselves to him, we receive a hundredfold in return. Yes, open, open wide the doors to Christ – and you will find true life.” – Pope Benedict XVI

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, and I am very excited to begin inviting more women into the truth of the Gospel. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you! I am so honored for the opportunity to enter into this crucial mission of reaching souls with you!

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!