Our Team

Campus Minister

Christy grew up in Timonium, Maryland. She graduated from Towson University ‘12 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. During college, she went on a short-term mission trip to Nigeria and it changed her life. She discerned within a missionary religious order for a time, and loved her formation in Theology and Philosophy. She is so excited to start this next adventure as Campus Minister!

Volunteer OCIA Coordinator & Bookkeeper

Joe is a great support to our ministry as our bookkeeper and coordinator of our OCIA formation for students who want to receive sacraments / enter the Catholic Church.

Communications & Development Intern

Senior

Mission Support Intern

Sophomore

President

Senior // Computer Science

Galen grew up in Beltsville, MD.

Fun Fact: “Jupiter”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: "The mission trip to Guatemala."

Advice for new students: "To obtain requires sacrifice, question whether what you’re obtaining is worth the sacrifice."

Vice President

Senior

Fun Fact: “I jumped from a 5 story building to another at 8 years old parkour style“

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “Confirmation 2025”

Advice for new students: “Busy does not mean better. Find a good balance and search for peace. “

Secretary

Senior // Mechanical Engineering

Genny grew up in Ellicott City, MD.

Fun Fact: Genny is double jointed in her shoulders!

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “My first retreat in Spring 2024.”

Advice for new students: “Always surround yourself with others who also love the Lord!”

Treasurer

Junior

Fun Fact: “I love playing sports and singing”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “I love being with the community and connecting with people about the faith”

Advice for new students: “Don’t be afraid to get outside your comfort zone and don’t lose faith in God while you’re make this transition into your life”

Co-Liturgy Chair

Senior // Information Systems

Gavin grew up in Fallston, MD.

Fun Fact: Gavin has known Father Matt for 8 years!

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: Seek 2025

Advice for new students: “Come to as many events, masses, and social gatherings as possible”

Co-Liturgy Chair

Junior

Fun Fact: “I love tenet”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: “Being a sponsor at the 2026 Easter mass”

Advice for new students: “There are events outside Sunday mass, try them!”

Communication Chair

Senior // Biology

Fun Fact: “English is my second language”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: Fall Retreat 2025

Advice for new students: “Be open to new friendships and opportunities to grow closer to God”

Service Chair

Junior

Fun Fact: “I’m on the UMBC Men’s club soccer team”

Favorite Catholic Retrievers memory: Spring Retreat 2025

Advice for new students: “Go to office hours and make good friend groups!”

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Carpenter is a great support to our ministry and an active member of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Arbutus. She is the Principal Lecturer of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her office is in MEYR 112.

Professor of Biology & Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Chuck works as a biology professor at UMBC but also serves the Catholic Retriever community primarily by serving our daily Masses. His office is in 4th Floor ILSB.