We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
Hey y’all! My name is Natasha and I’m a FOCUS Missionary!
I have served my past two years on mission at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Now, I will be serving as the Team Director of the University of Southern Mississippi! I am excited to lead the team of missionaries as we participate in the Great Commission to share the Gospel across Southern Miss’s campus! To the Top!!
The University of Southern Mississippi is home to about 13,000 undergraduate students all of which the Lord is deeply desiring relationship with. My team is excited to continue laboring in the Lord’s vineyard for the souls at Southern Miss to know God.
Team Southern Miss 2025-2026: Siena, Jordan, Cody, and I!
Throughout my life, the Lord has been patiently pursuing me. I was blessed to grow up in a loving, Catholic household and had many opportunities to grow in my faith. From a young age, He put the desire to become a doctor on my heart, so that I could physically serve His people. He sent me to the University of Alabama-Birmingham (Go Blazers!) to get the education I needed to excel in medical school, but along the way, I gained something so much greater than just a good education.
I discovered the true beauty of the Catholic faith and the importance of having Christ at the center of my life. Through the gift of the community in Birmingham, I was able to see and experience the reality of the Gospel message and how this Truth transforms our hearts. As my senior year progressed, I got into a serious car accident that was very unexpected and left me unsure about my next steps after graduation. I was in the process of applying to medical school and I went on a medical mission trip with FOCUS to Argentina. There, I truly allowed my heart to be open to hear the Lord’s will and trust in His plan for my life. In this time of prayer, the Lord whispered something that has stirred in my heart for a while; the possibility of becoming a FOCUS missionary. I realized the immense peace that came with the idea of becoming a FOCUS missionary and knew this was His plan for me.
Throughout my time as a missionary in Tulsa, I was radically transformed by the Gospel message. I watched lives transform as the women I walked with encountered Christ and understood their identity found in Him. True joy is found in walking the path to Abundant Life! It was such a gift to walk with these women at TU!
I am so excited to continue to share the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty of the Catholic faith with the women of Southern Miss!
Let’s go be saints!
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. By participating in Mission Partner Development, I am blessed with the opportunity to participate in the Great Commission not just at the University of Southern Miss, but with you! As a mission partner, I get to walk alongside you and your journey as a disciple of Christ! 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 the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you!
Let’s go make disciples of all nations!
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We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.
We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.