Meet Your Campus Ministers

Angelle is in her fourth year at Newman as the Director of Campus Ministry.  Angelle hails from New Orleans, Louisiana and graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a B.A. in mathematics and later a Masters in Religious Education.  After college, Angelle worked as a mathematics and religion teacher at St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans before moving to Missouri.  She also served on the New Orleans TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) Core Group and as a mentor on the archdiocesan teen leadership team. 

Aside from her duties at Newman, Angelle enjoys dance and spending time with her husband Troy and her son Huckleberry.  When she has the time, Angelle likes to read and go to the park.  She also enjoys getting to know students and encouraging them to develop their gifts and talents!

Would you like to contact Angelle?  You can stop by the office, email her at angelle.hall@newmancentercolumbia.org, or call the office at 573.449.5424.

Associate Campus Minister:  JoAnn Jorgovan

JoAnn is in her second year at the Newman Center as the Associate Campus Minister.  She grew up in St. Louis and then attended Truman State University, graduating with a B.A. in Communications.  She also taught Confirmation classes at St. Joseph's Church in Edina, MO and served as a LifeTeen core member at Sacred Heart in Valley Park, MO and at St. Francis Borgia in Washington, MO.  After college, JoAnn spent a year working in the Admission Office at her alma mater.  In 2008, JoAnn moved to Columbia to become the Associate Campus Minister.  

JoAnn spends her free time with friends, playing the guitar, and reading. Currently, JoAnn is pursuing a Master's in Theological Studies at Quincy University.  She also enjoys cooking and baking, especially when making food for friends!  At Newman, JoAnn enjoys spending time talking to students about faith and how to live out faith at college.

Would you like to contact JoAnn?  Stop by her office (it's down the hall from the student lounge), email her at joann.jorgovan@newmancentercolumbia.org, or call the office at 573.449.5424.

Campus Ministry Intern:  Stephen Estes

Stephen is a senior at Mizzou majoring in Psychology. He is from Godfrey, IL where he grew up with his wonderful family – mom, dad, and brother. After college, Stephen plans to pursue a Master’s in Divinity or Theology and Ministry. Stephen is also a member of Phi Kappa Psi, the Honors College, Student Council, Clinical Neuropsychology Lab, Concert Choir, and the Knights of Columbus.

In his spare time, Stephen loves to sing and play the piano or ukulele, swim, play baseball, ride roller-coasters, go mountain biking, hang out with family and friends, or discuss religion over a cup of java. The most important part of Stephen’s life is his relationship with Christ, and his favorite part of the job is helping students discover and strengthen their personal relationships with Jesus.

Would you like to contact Stephen?  His office is right off of the student lounge so feel free to visit!  You can also email him at stephen@newmancentercolumbia.org.