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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
