Community Coordinator

• Nov 2021 - Present

Ministry Resident

• Nov 2020 - Present

Currently finishing a year-long residency program that mentors young leaders who are passionate about the local church with the goal of developing their skills in alignment with their passions to pursue career growth. Strengthened support for foster families in our community and church body by participating on the Foster Care Leadership Team. Developed/Created “Possible+Likely” podcast and toolkit which aims to equip our church and community to address the local foster care crisis (in progress). Provided Leadership and Hospitality at the Community Resource Center, a tutoring and social services center in partnership with the local school district to assist struggling families and students in our area. Mentored by senior church leadership about how to approach divisive cultural issues and pursue unity as a church body. Participated on the church-wide communications team to help our ministries effectively communicate and reach their targeted audiences through social media. Provided assistance on various levels through our benevolence ministry to help people facing hardships and economic difficulties. Grew in my knowledge and awareness of the foster care crisis nationally and locally. Planned, communicated and marketed for church-wide events and programs. Show less

Campus Ministry Fellow

• May 2019 - May 2020

Mentored college students at The University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Rhodes College, and Christian Brothers University. From January 2020 on, I was forced to move back home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and finished out my Fellows Year mentoring college students at Penn State-Harrisburg. Mentored college students at The University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Rhodes College, and Christian Brothers University. From January 2020 on, I was forced to move back home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and finished out my Fellows Year mentoring college students at Penn State-Harrisburg.

Multicultural Council Community Liaison

• Nov 2018 - May 2019

Member of Multicultural Council leadership team; recruited students to get involved; marketed, planned, and led events. Member of Multicultural Council leadership team; recruited students to get involved; marketed, planned, and led events.

P.A. Announcer, Game Management Team Leader, Camera Operator, Broadcaster

• Sep 2014 - May 2019

PA Announcer for Messiah sporting events ('18,'19) Led Game Management Team for Men's Soccer games ('17-'19) Operated cameras for livestreaming ('15,'16) Broadcasted basketball games on "The Pulse" radio ('16) PA Announcer for Messiah sporting events ('18,'19) Led Game Management Team for Men's Soccer games ('17-'19) Operated cameras for livestreaming ('15,'16) Broadcasted basketball games on "The Pulse" radio ('16)

Woodsmen Section Leader

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

As Section Leader, I supervised over 200 pre-adolescent campers, created and facilitated the camp program, and mentored and led-alongside 50 college-aged camp counselors. As Section Leader, I supervised over 200 pre-adolescent campers, created and facilitated the camp program, and mentored and led-alongside 50 college-aged camp counselors.

Study Abroad Student, Uganda Christian University

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

This experience significantly expanded my worldview and changed my life. For the first time, I saw America from an outsiders’ perspective, and it opened my eyes to the brokenness within the U.S., specifically pertaining to racial injustices, systemic racism/oppression, and mass incarceration. Deepened my passion for helping and serving those in poverty. Took classes at UCU that taught me about the Ugandan culture, literature, traditions, and religions around me. Studied the Rwandan Genocide and translated what I learned to thinking about peace, conflict, and restorative justice in America. While on campus, lived with a Ugandan roommate, and while off campus I split my time with two host families, one in an urban area, and the other in a rural village where we slept in mud huts and tended to agriculture. Show less

Sports Journalism Intern

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Interned with legendary Sports anchor Gregg Mace at ABC27 News; traveled to high school football games across PA, filmed and compiled highlights of games for 10PM news special. Interned with legendary Sports anchor Gregg Mace at ABC27 News; traveled to high school football games across PA, filmed and compiled highlights of games for 10PM news special.

Mens/Womens Soccer PA Announcer

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

As a PA announcer for the Messiah College Mens and Womens soccer teams, I announced starting lineups, goals scored, substitutions, and promotions. Both teams advanced to NCAA playoffs, and I had the opportunity of announcing in front of a crowd with a couple thousand people at Shoemaker Field. As a PA announcer for the Messiah College Mens and Womens soccer teams, I announced starting lineups, goals scored, substitutions, and promotions. Both teams advanced to NCAA playoffs, and I had the opportunity of announcing in front of a crowd with a couple thousand people at Shoemaker Field.

Game Day Management Volunteer

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

Announcer

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016