Overview

These core areas are: Mission Awareness, Justice and Education, Faith Formation, Liturgy and Prayer, Residential Ministry, and Publicity and Communication. The members of FIAT (our Faith In Action Team) work with the professional staff to give bring life and full expression to the core principles through programs, presence and campus participation.   Student voice, participation and leadership are necessary and integral aspects of the Mission and Ministry Center’s outreach to the Saint Mary’s College community. Student Leaders in the Mission and Ministry Center work with the MMC team on presence, programs and experiences that give spirit and voice to our Catholic Lasallian Mission. Student participation and leadership is a necessary and integral aspect of the continuing development of the Mission and Ministry Center at Saint Mary’s during this academic year!

FIAT (Faith In Action Team):

Name: Molly B. Allen
Hometown: Smithfield, RI
Major: English with an emphasis in Education
Campus Involvement: Theatre Technician, Santiago Community, XALT, Liturgical Minister, English Club, Cummins Institute Board Member
Core Area: Mission Awareness
What the Mission means to me: The Lasallian mission means being a team player and living out the Five Core Principles. Live Jesus in our hearts forever!
Favorite aspect of MMC: I love the atmosphere and the sense of family.

Name: Matthew Belanic
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Major: History
Campus Involvement:
Core Area: Liturgy and Prayer
What the Mission means to me: Helping others through service to better the community and myself.
Favorite aspect of MMC: The people

Name: Theresa Campion
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Major: Liberal and Civic Studies Teachers for Tomorrow
Campus Involvement: Saint Mary's Dance Company, XALT
Core Area: Residential Ministry (Lasallian Community)
What the Mission means to me: It means creating a community of faith.
Favorite aspect of MMC: All the amazing people.

Name: Ali Carroll
Hometown: Oak Park, CA
Major: Theology and Religious Studies and Politics
Campus Involvement: Catholic Relief Services Campus Ambassador, Habitat for Humanity, Peer Council
Core Area: Residential Ministry (Santiago Community)
What the Mission means to me: Helping others to expand their faith through service
Favorite aspect of MMC: Being able to help all those in need
Ask me about: Star Trek and other science fiction

Name: Gabbi Carroll
Hometown: Windsor, CA
Major: English and Theology
Campus Involvement: Rec Sports leader
Core Area: Mission Awareness
What the Mission means to me: To be a person of service and love, promoting the ideals of St. John Baptist de la Salle, and fostering an atmosphere of inclusive community, faith and fun!
Favorite aspect of MMC: All of the people!

Name: Zach Farley
Hometown: Martinez, CA
Major: English with an emphasis in Film and Dramatic Art
Campus Involvement: Catholic Relief Services, Rec Sports, Middle Eastern Club, Nine Islands, English Underground
Core Area:Residential Ministry (Santiago Community)
What the Mission means to me: Helping the poor
Favorite aspect of MMC: Helping the poor

Name: Chris Garcia
Hometown: Dana Point, CA
Major: Theology
Campus Involvement: Cross Country/Track, Santiago Community
Core Area: Liturgy and Prayer
What the Mission means to me: Making people see we are all Lasallian
Favorite aspect of MMC: Banana Bread

Name: Yadira Guerrero
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Biology
Campus Involvement: La Hermandad
Core Area: Justice and Education
What the Mission means to me: Bringing people together to follow De La Salle's mission
Favorite aspect of MMC: The students and staff. They are always willing to help you in anything you need.

Name: Javi Hansen
Hometown: Fort Jones, CA
Major: Theology and Religious Studies
Campus Involvement: Art Gallery, New Student and Family Programs office, High Potential program, Santiago Community
Core Area: Faith Formation
What the Mission means to me: I have fallen in love with DeLaSalle and the mission especially because I knew nothing about him before coming to SMC.
Favorite aspect of MMC: It is a safe place to grow in faith, plus the frequent drop-in of Christian Brothers.

Name: Marisol Jaime-Garcia
Hometown: Tulelake, CA
Major: Health Science
Campus Involvement: Santiago Community
Core Area: Liturgy and Prayer
What the Mission means to me: Growing spiritually and doing service to provide others with opportunities. Inviting the SMC community to experience and follow the Lasallian tradition.
Favorite aspect of MMC: Joanne's smile

Name: Jacquie Martin
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major: Archaeology
Campus Involvement: Lasallian Community, Liturgical Ministry
Core Area: Residential Ministry (Lasallian Community)
What the Mission means to me: To be inclusive and welcoming to every member of our SMC community.
Favorite aspect of MMC: XALT is my favorite part of MMC because it is a fun way to delve deeper into your faith with like-minded people.

Name: Gabi Michel
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Major: Integral Program
Campus Involvement: Santiago Community
Core Area: Faith Formation
What the Mission means to me: To continue the teachings of St. John Baptist de la Salle on our campus.
Favorite aspect of MMC: The MMC family

Name: Alina Nguyen
Hometown: Martinez, CA
Major: Environmental Science
Campus Involvement: Library, CRS
Core Area: Justice and Education
What the Mission means to me: To give opportunities to everyone
Favorite aspect of MMC: The open doors

Name: Karen Pedraza
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Major: History and Political Science
Campus Involvement: La Hermandad, High Potential program
Core Area: Justice and Education
What the Mission means to me:
Favorite aspect of MMC:

Name: Roxana Teran
Hometown: Moss Landing, CA
Major: Health Science
Campus Involvement: High Potential program, La Hermandad, InterVarsity, St. Luke's Pre-Medical Society
Core Area: Publicity and Communication
What the Mission means to me: Loving Christ!
Favorite aspect of MMC: Recruiting kids for service projects and exciting events offered by MMC.

Name: Jon Zeitler
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Major: Biology
Campus Involvement: Green Community, OA Rec Sports leader
Core Area: Faith Formation
What the Mission means to me: Building a greater interfaith community using Lasallian principles
Favorite aspect of MMC: Food. Lots and lots of food!