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Staff

Fr. Matt Biedrzycki

Director

fathermatt@temple.edu

Fr. Wilfred Emeh

Assistant Director

wilfredemeh10@gmail.com

Kate Burns

Associate Director of Campus Ministry

burns.katherine0010@gmail.com

Fun Fact: I’ve been to almost 70 concerts

Missionaries

Alyssa Roudebush

Fun Fact: Alyssa has been to 47 states!

Chayan Diaz

Karl O’Campo

Fun Fact: He got 8th place in a Timothée Chalamet look alike contest (there were only 8 participants)

Lina Flores

Fun Fact: Lina loves skydiving! 🪂❤️

Student Leaders

Year: Junior
Major: Film

Davie oversees the other coordinators and serves as the president of the Newman Center. He works alongside Fr. Matt and the Executive Board to help meet the needs of the Newman Center community.

Fun fact: David is a twin

David Striggle

Executive Coordinator

david.striggle@temple.edu

Year: Senior
Major: Finance

Tony organizes community service events to bring service to the Philadelphia community. He works to contact organizations such as Annie’s House. He also organizes the Newman Center Jesus Runs on Fridays.

Fun Fact: Tony was born in St. Patrick’s Day

Tony Adamkovic

Community Service Coordinator

anthony.adamkovic@temple.edu

Year: Junior
Major: Nursing, minoring in Healthcare Management

Chelsea keeps the Newman Center community informed with bussin’ newsletters she mails every week. She also promotes events and activities as well as updating the website and social media. Contact her if you’d like to be added!

Fun Fact: Chelsea is a Latin Dancer and makes her own pickles

Chelsea Campos

Digital Communications Coordinator

chelsea.campos0011@temple.edu

Year: Senior
Major: Civil Engineering

Kelsey organizes various ministries for the Mass, including bringing up the gifts, altar serving, and reading. She also leads group prayer and helps to plan and execute several retreats throughout the academic year.

Fun Fact: She is really good at guessing the origin of words (Latin root words, country of origin, etc.)

Kelsey Nazaruk

Spiritual Coordinator

kelsey.nazaruk@temple.edu

Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting

Robert organizes various ministries for the Mass, including bringing up the gifts, altar serving, and reading. He also leads group prayer and helps to plan and execute several retreats throughout the academic year.

Fun Fact: Robert is a Frat president and used to go to circus school

Robert Spero

Financial Coordinator

alex.mcshane@temple.edu

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance

Chi plans and executes social events at the Newman Center. He organizes open mic and game nights, pasta dinners, and other social events in order to promote fellowship at the Newman Center.

Chi Nwabaneli

Social Coordinator

tuo35669@temple.edu

Year: Sophomore
Major: Tourism and Hospitality

Preston maintains the Newman Center building. He organizes and oversees projects related to the upkeep and beautification of the Newman Center.

Preston Auffarth

Facilities Coordinator

tul18165@temple.edu

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Management

Charles is responsible for organizing events that allow the Newman Center to have a presence on campus. He hosts outreach events such as tabling events in order to directly engage with the students on campus and invite them to the Newman Center Community.

Fun Fact: He likes Luther Vandross

Charles Blanchard

Campus Outreach Coordinator

charles.blanchard@temple.edu