TOP 5 Signature Themes: Connectedness, Input, Adaptability, Learner, Command

Skills and Experience: 2 years ordained priest: St Michael Olympia 2014-15, Grays Harbor Cluster 2015-16, St Thomas & St Joseph 2016-present. Seminary: Bishop White Seminary at Gonzaga University 2006-2009 (BA Philosophy), Catholic University of America 2009-2014(MDiv, STB).

Other Background Information: Born and raised in Vancouver, WA. Baptized at St. Joseph, WA, grew up in St John the Evangelist and Holy Redeemer Parishes. Attended Evergreen Public Schools. Prior to Seminary, I was in College at UW and worked as an Athletic Trainer’s aide for the UW football team.

Mission or Goals: Help the pastor to bring the people of the parish into closer knowledge, love, and conformity to the heart of Jesus Christ.

What do you love to do: Sewing (my mother and I made the majority of the vestments I wear), Cooking, Movies/Books (I love stories).

Favorite quote or Scripture: Psalm 42/43 “like the deer that yearns for running streams, so longs my soul for you, my God…”