Andrea Meyer joins DVUSA after a 30 year career in Speech Pathology. Andrea is an associate with the Sinsinawa Dominicans and her son was in the first class of DVUSA. Andrea will be sharing in community with the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt at Our Lady of the Assumption Convent and will be ministering at Siena House in the Bronx. She is looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life with the opportunity to live and work in new environments.
Lacey Green serves at the UIC Pilsen Food Pantry in Chicago, serving people in the community who are facing food scarcity or who are unable to access affordable food options. She shares life in the House of Connections community. Lacey has lived in 9 states and China so she feels like she is from everywhere. Lacey earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Community Leadership and Development from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI and completed her Master’s Degree in Project Management through the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry College of New York. Lacey joined DVUSA to serve people like herself.
Giselle Magana is a graduate of Dominican University River Forest where she earned her Bachelor’s in Apparel Merchandising and Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Giselle is incredibly passionate about sustainable fashion and hopes to use clothing as a gateway of creating a more just and humane world. Giselle will be living at House of Connections in Chicago and will be ministering at the St. James Food Pantry.
Sean Puzzo serves as the Education Support Staff at St. Francis Center and Siena Youth Center in Redwood City, CA. Sean is a second year Dominican Volunteer. Originally from Scotch Plains, NJ, Sean spent his first volunteer year ministering with Dominican Youth Movement in NY. Sean studied Graphic Design at Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ. Sean is passionate about the Dominican charism, gender equality, and having a sense of humor. Sean chose to do a second year to continue to grow deeper in the Dominican pillars in a new ministry and community context. Sean loves the new adventure of sharing life with the Casa de Alianza community.
Elizabeth Broussard serves as the Education Support Staff at St. Francis Center and Siena Youth Center in Redwood City, CA. Originally from Houston, TX, Elizabeth earned her BA from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX to study Neuroscience and Creative Writing. When reflecting on social justice, Elizabeth recognizes that, “Those in poverty often live in poor conditions and have limited access to opportunities. I am interested in learning ways that we can change this reality.” Elizabeth joined DVUSA to learn more about herself and others. Elizabeth shares life with the Casa de Alianza community.
Erin Morley graduated from Baylor University where she earned her degree in Communications and English Literature. She enjoys sewing and gardening in her spare time. Erin will be living with the Penn Community in Atlanta and will be ministering at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. Erin is excited to engage in a new community and to work with people who share a love for education.
Rosie Fiasche serves as the Guidance Counselor at Immaculate Conception Academy in San Francisco, where she serves high school girls and shares community at Immaculate Conception Priory. She attended Dominican University in River Forest, IL, double majoring in Sociology and the Study of Women and Gender with a minor in Criminology. Rosie wants to help empower young women and live her best life. Rosie joined DVUSA to continue to grow in the Dominican charism.
Sarah Buchholz comes to DVUSA after spending a year volunteering with the Norbertines. Sarah is a graduate of St. Cloud State University where she earned her Bachelor’s in History. Sarah enjoys reading and photography. She will be spending the year living at House of Connections in Chicago while ministering at Little Brother’s Friends of the Elderly.
Andrew Birrenbach earned his Bachelor’s in Theology from the University of St. Thomas. He loves reading the works of Thomas Aquinas, discussing theology with others, and rock climbing. Andrew will share in community with the friars at St. Pius the V while ministering at Heartland Alliance’s Refugee and Immigrant Community Services in Chicago. He is looking forward to meaningful work that also challenges him.
Jake Moran serves as the Domestic Violence Advocate at Sarah’s Inn in Chicago, serving primarily women and children and their abusers and lives in the House of Connections community. Originally from Chicago, IL, Jake earned his BA from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL, and double majored in psychology and Spanish language. Jake strives to make a difference in the lives of those he works with in ministry. Jake is hopeful that this year of service will help direct his future career path; he is eager to give back to others.
