What years were you a student at OSU?

2012-2017

What did you major in at OSU?

Electrical and Computer Engineering

What year(s) were you a member/participant of the Newman center at OSU?

2013-2017

Where do you work now? What is your current job title/role?

Intel Corporation Product Development Engineer

What have you done since graduating and leaving the Newman center? What's going on in your life now?

Full-time work and State Officer for the Knights of Columbus; also participating in Catholic young adult activities

What was a memorable experience from your time at the Newman Center?

I enjoyed the time directing the Living Water Choir in my early years. In doing so, I was able to use my talents of singing to worship God and build friendships with others who similarly enjoyed using their talents to worship God. I also enjoyed the pilgrimages. I've always enjoyed the idea of going on a spiritual journey.

Has anything you gained from the Newman Center benefited you in life now?

My time at the Newman Center gave me an opportunity to build friendships with others who share my faith. Surrounding myself with others who share my faith gives me the sense that I'm not alone and that there are others who can help me along my journey and I can help them. Although my time at the Newman Center came to a conclusion and many of those friends have gone to other places, I've been able to continue in the practice of building friendships with others in my faith.

Do you have an important memory, special spiritual moment, or funny story from your time at OSU Newman center to share?

I remember walking through the streets of Salem during the pilgrimage, singing praises to God. Perhaps many who saw us do it were led to God by our evangelization.

What is one piece of advice you would give to current OSU Newman college students?

Surround yourself with friends who share your faith. There will be times to go out into the field to evangelize, but it's important to have others who share your faith as a support group.