I am so excited to be serving my first year on mission at Central Michigan University! Fire Up, Chips!

I was born and raised in a Catholic family. However, I always approached Catholicism with a ‘check the box’ mentality, where I found myself primarily going through the motions. The major problem was that I knew some things about Jesus, but I didn’t actually know Him. Turns out, it is really easy to walk away from someone you don’t know.

I essentially had two reversion moments, both had their purpose in my life and got me exactly where I needed to be. My first reversion happened in 9th grade when I started going back to the local youth group and the youth minister there invested in me and my walk back to Christ. I started practicing my faith again, yet I wasn’t completely convicted of everything after this. Long story short, this got me to the point where I felt that I could comfortably go to the Newman Center during my time in college. I was then introduced to the people who would lead me to my second reversion where I would become completely locked into the faith and make my decision to become a missionary.

I fell deeply in love with Jesus during my time in college, and subsequently, fell in love with mission. My best memories in college were made at my Newman Center walking with women in authentic and laughter-filled friendships. I knew that there was nowhere else I would rather be than working full-time as a FOCUS missionary post-graduation. I am so thankful to be here!

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.

“Some give by going, and some go by giving” — I cannot wait to go on mission with you!