CCM Leadership
Our CCM Servant Leadership team is continually hard at work to help put on all of our programs and activities! Student Interns and professional staff are also available if you ever need to chat about faith or life in general. If you have a question about a particular ministry, please feel free to email any of our leaders, and we'll get back to you ASAP.
Servant Leadership Team
Jillian Thomas
President
Year: Senior
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Other involvement: WInd Ensemble, Learning Assitance Tutoring, Honors Fellow, Women in STEM
Fun Fact: I have been bungy jumping in New Zealand!
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is the fellowship that we aim to build through each of our events. I particularly love our annual Awakening Retreat and how it highlights the commitment and love for each member of our community.
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Other involvement: WInd Ensemble, Learning Assitance Tutoring, Honors Fellow, Women in STEM
Fun Fact: I have been bungy jumping in New Zealand!
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is the fellowship that we aim to build through each of our events. I particularly love our annual Awakening Retreat and how it highlights the commitment and love for each member of our community.
Alexa Ferraiuolo
Vice President
Year: Senior
Hometown: Mooresville, NC
Major: Public Health and Philosophy
Other involvement: H.E.R. Lab, Elon Public Health Society
Fun Fact: I prefer to dip broccoli in ketchup.
Favorite thing about CCM: I call Elon my home because of CCM. Our community serves and cares for the whole being: we share meals at Sunday Supper, hang out regularly at the Holland House, and grow in our faith together both at Mass and retreats!
Hometown: Mooresville, NC
Major: Public Health and Philosophy
Other involvement: H.E.R. Lab, Elon Public Health Society
Fun Fact: I prefer to dip broccoli in ketchup.
Favorite thing about CCM: I call Elon my home because of CCM. Our community serves and cares for the whole being: we share meals at Sunday Supper, hang out regularly at the Holland House, and grow in our faith together both at Mass and retreats!
Abby Bradbury
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Nursing
Other involvement: Relay for Life, Nursing Club, Sigma Kappa
Fun Fact: I used to live in Sweden!
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is meeting all the new people and growing closer in my faith!
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Nursing
Other involvement: Relay for Life, Nursing Club, Sigma Kappa
Fun Fact: I used to live in Sweden!
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is meeting all the new people and growing closer in my faith!
Kiara Cronin
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Senior
Hometown: Middlesex, NJ
Major: Human Service Studies with minors in French, Leadership Studies, and Interreligious Studies
Other involvement: Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow, Multifaith Scholar
Fun Fact: I have a podcast where I talk about anything I want!
Favorite thing about CCM: The community of people who support and uplift one another.
Hometown: Middlesex, NJ
Major: Human Service Studies with minors in French, Leadership Studies, and Interreligious Studies
Other involvement: Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow, Multifaith Scholar
Fun Fact: I have a podcast where I talk about anything I want!
Favorite thing about CCM: The community of people who support and uplift one another.
Nicole Kerr
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Major: Public Health - Physician Assistant track
Other involvement: ELon Muses, Alpha Xi Delta
Fun Fact: I auditioned for Nickelodeon for fun when I was 13
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is meeting new people and creating fun and impactful memories with everyone!
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Major: Public Health - Physician Assistant track
Other involvement: ELon Muses, Alpha Xi Delta
Fun Fact: I auditioned for Nickelodeon for fun when I was 13
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is meeting new people and creating fun and impactful memories with everyone!
Abby Krause
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Junior
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Major: Public Health with minors in Neuroscience, Biology, and Psychology
Other involvement: Public Health Scholar, Club Softball
Fun Fact: When traveling to India for the Public Health Practicum, I visited the Aga Khan Palace which was constructed by Gandhi to provide a source of employment for local villagers, and while there I was able to see the memorial site where some of Gandhi's ashes are enshrined.
Favorite thing about CCM: All the opportunities available, such as retreats, small groups, and Sunday suppers, where I am able to grow in my faith and create long lasting friendships with those who share similar beliefs!
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Major: Public Health with minors in Neuroscience, Biology, and Psychology
Other involvement: Public Health Scholar, Club Softball
Fun Fact: When traveling to India for the Public Health Practicum, I visited the Aga Khan Palace which was constructed by Gandhi to provide a source of employment for local villagers, and while there I was able to see the memorial site where some of Gandhi's ashes are enshrined.
Favorite thing about CCM: All the opportunities available, such as retreats, small groups, and Sunday suppers, where I am able to grow in my faith and create long lasting friendships with those who share similar beliefs!
Gavin Michaud
Servant Leader - Treasurer
Year: Junior
Hometown: Southington, CT
Major: Psychology & Sociology
Other involvement: Rock Climbing Club
Fun Fact: I swam with some dolphins
Favorite thing about CCM: The amazing retreats we go on that help build wonderful friendships and bring us closer to Christ like never before
Hometown: Southington, CT
Major: Psychology & Sociology
Other involvement: Rock Climbing Club
Fun Fact: I swam with some dolphins
Favorite thing about CCM: The amazing retreats we go on that help build wonderful friendships and bring us closer to Christ like never before
Eliot Morris
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: English and Economics
Other involvement: Golf, Book Club
Fun Fact: I fractured my L5 playing golf
Favorite thing about CCM: The community here at CCM is what makes the organization so impactful. They teach leadership skills through acts of service and community involvement.
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: English and Economics
Other involvement: Golf, Book Club
Fun Fact: I fractured my L5 playing golf
Favorite thing about CCM: The community here at CCM is what makes the organization so impactful. They teach leadership skills through acts of service and community involvement.
Jake Racey
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lincoln University, PA
Major: History
Other involvement: Lacrosse, ENN
Fun Fact: Even with playing sports, I have never had a concussion
Favorite thing about CCM: The community
Hometown: Lincoln University, PA
Major: History
Other involvement: Lacrosse, ENN
Fun Fact: Even with playing sports, I have never had a concussion
Favorite thing about CCM: The community
Maria Romero Achon
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Senior
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Major: International Business
Other involvement: Just CCM for now!
Fun Fact: I learned how to play the guitar by myself
Favorite thing about CCM: What I like most about CCM is the welcoming spirit that everyone has and the deep relationships you can form by being part of this community
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Major: International Business
Other involvement: Just CCM for now!
Fun Fact: I learned how to play the guitar by myself
Favorite thing about CCM: What I like most about CCM is the welcoming spirit that everyone has and the deep relationships you can form by being part of this community
Erin Pitman
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Junior
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Major: Biochemistry
Other involvement: University Tour Guide and General Chemistry Tutor
Fun Fact: My brother also goes to Elon!
Favorite thing about CCM: The family this organization has given me. The beginning of freshman year was so difficult because while I was able to meet lots of great people, I didn’t feel like anyone really knew me and knew my heart, until I really got involved in CCM. Every event with CCM makes me feel so seen and loved for who I am.
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Major: Biochemistry
Other involvement: University Tour Guide and General Chemistry Tutor
Fun Fact: My brother also goes to Elon!
Favorite thing about CCM: The family this organization has given me. The beginning of freshman year was so difficult because while I was able to meet lots of great people, I didn’t feel like anyone really knew me and knew my heart, until I really got involved in CCM. Every event with CCM makes me feel so seen and loved for who I am.
Amelia Totaro
Servant Leader - PR Coordinator
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: New Canaan, CT
Major: Undecided
Other involvement: Sorority and tennis
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother
Favorite thing about CCM: The people!
Hometown: New Canaan, CT
Major: Undecided
Other involvement: Sorority and tennis
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother
Favorite thing about CCM: The people!
Emma Webb
Servant Leader - CORE Team
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: Was a competitive diver for 13 years.
Favorite thing about CCM: The family bond that is created with everyone involved.
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: Was a competitive diver for 13 years.
Favorite thing about CCM: The family bond that is created with everyone involved.
Student Staff
Georgia Bontempo
Music Intern
Year: Senior
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Luke Coan
Music Intern
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Mill Valley, CA
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is how the people encourage and welcome others.
Hometown: Mill Valley, CA
Favorite thing about CCM: My favorite thing about CCM is how the people encourage and welcome others.
Tyler Craig
Engagement Intern
Year: Junior
Hometown: Glen Allen, VA
Favorite thing about CCM: The family dinners
Hometown: Glen Allen, VA
Favorite thing about CCM: The family dinners
Katie Geraghty
Engagement Intern
Year: Junior
Hometown: Hawthorne, New York
Major: Business Analytics
Other involvement: Club Basketball, Elon Sports Vision
Fun Fact: I have been to 24 countries
Favorite thing about CCM: How welcoming and inviting everyone in CCM has been
Hometown: Hawthorne, New York
Major: Business Analytics
Other involvement: Club Basketball, Elon Sports Vision
Fun Fact: I have been to 24 countries
Favorite thing about CCM: How welcoming and inviting everyone in CCM has been
Grace Minton
Music Intern
Year: Senior
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: Drama & Theatre Studies and Arts Administration
Other involvement: Vice President of NewWorks, and member of Kappa Delta
Fun Fact: I've recently picked up stand-up comedy
Favorite thing about CCM: The community here is full of loving, supportive, and genuine people
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: Drama & Theatre Studies and Arts Administration
Other involvement: Vice President of NewWorks, and member of Kappa Delta
Fun Fact: I've recently picked up stand-up comedy
Favorite thing about CCM: The community here is full of loving, supportive, and genuine people
Grace Stetler
Engagement Intern
Year: Junior
Hometown: Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Major: Journalism with minor Sport Management and Leadership Studies
Other involvement: Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow Elon Pheonix Weekly Producer Elon Sports Vision Team Member (Play by Play and Color Analyst/ Sideline Reporter) Undergraduate Admissions Tour Guide Women's Club Basketball Member
Fun Fact: When I was four years old, instead of having a princess birthday party, I had a Johnny Cash Birthday Bash, where everyone dressed in all black to honor the famous "Man in Black"
Favorite thing about CCM: Catholic Campus Ministry has truly provided me with a community of people who encourage me to grow in my faith. My favorite thing about CCM has to be the people. I am so grateful to be surrounded by welcoming peers who are rooted in faith and grounded in similar beliefs as me.
Hometown: Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Major: Journalism with minor Sport Management and Leadership Studies
Other involvement: Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow Elon Pheonix Weekly Producer Elon Sports Vision Team Member (Play by Play and Color Analyst/ Sideline Reporter) Undergraduate Admissions Tour Guide Women's Club Basketball Member
Fun Fact: When I was four years old, instead of having a princess birthday party, I had a Johnny Cash Birthday Bash, where everyone dressed in all black to honor the famous "Man in Black"
Favorite thing about CCM: Catholic Campus Ministry has truly provided me with a community of people who encourage me to grow in my faith. My favorite thing about CCM has to be the people. I am so grateful to be surrounded by welcoming peers who are rooted in faith and grounded in similar beliefs as me.
Maria Romero Achon
Music Intern
Year: Senior
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Major: International Business
Other involvement: Just CCM for now!
Fun Fact: I learned how to play the guitar by myself
Favorite thing about CCM: The community always being welcoming whether I’m having a good day or bad day.
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Major: International Business
Other involvement: Just CCM for now!
Fun Fact: I learned how to play the guitar by myself
Favorite thing about CCM: The community always being welcoming whether I’m having a good day or bad day.
Professional Staff
Fr. Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv.
Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life
Brief Bio: Fr. Peter was born and raised outside of Buffalo, NY. Fr. Peter attended Franciscan University of Steubenville and then joined the Franciscan Friars. He studied at Washington Theological Union receiving a Masters of Divinity and has been ordained a Catholic Priest since 2012. Apart from ministry his hobbies include woodworking and furniture making along with reading and studying theology, philosophy, and science. He is very fond of chicken wings and snow.
T Huynh-Duc
Director of Catholic Life
Brief Bio: T has been involved with Catholic Campus Ministry ever since graduating from UNC - Chapel Hill. T loves working with university students and has been known to share his talents in the kitchen and passion for food. He has a Masters in Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola New Orleans and enjoys bringing others closer to Christ. When T's not on campus, you can find him spending quality time with his wife and two kids!
Kasey Miller
Associate Director of Communications and Engagement, Catholic Life
Brief Bio: Kasey brings 11 years of campus ministry experience to Elon, most recently serving in the Diocese of Little Rock, AR. She is a CCMA certified Campus Minister and finds great joy in building a welcoming community for students of all backgrounds. In her spare time, you might catch Kasey skating around in roller derby!
Lizzie Gildner
Student Ministry Coordinator, Catholic Life
Brief Bio: Lizzie graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, with a Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition.There, she was also involved in the CCM program at NC State. She previously worked in a parish setting at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cary, NC, but now is excited to be doing young adult ministry with Elon CCM!
Nina Devaney
Assistant Director of Development, Catholic Life
Brief Bio: Nina hails from Maryland and is a 2024 graduate of Elon. She was involved with CCM throughout her years as an undegrad. She is excited to serve on staff, building relationships with students, parents, alumni, and staff!
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