Campus Ministers

Megan Kush was born and raised in Southern California. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish at the University of San Diego and a Master of Divinity degree at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. As an undergraduate, Megan was immersed in settings that engaged the intersections of faith and justice, ultimately leading her to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and onto a path of accompanying others on their own faith journey. Her passion for ministry grew through her work with youth and young adults in diverse parish settings, as well as in her role as a hospital chaplain. Megan finds renewal and rest through a variety of activities, including walks by the waterside, hiking, attempting new recipes, eating good food, journaling, and salsa dancing. Megan is thrilled to work with young adults once again, seeking to listen and accompany students during the significant, as well as daily moments, of their lives.

Bill McNamara, Campus Minister for Liturgical Music at Seattle University, grew up in Queens, NY and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Psychology at Georgetown University and a Master of Divinity degree at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Bill has ministered at a retreat center in Cincinnati, OH, and at Catholic parishes in Enumclaw, WA, Oakland, CA, and Bellevue, WA before starting at Seattle U in 2007. Bill and his spouse have two children, along with an enormous golden retriever, Moose. Bill enjoys traveling, hiking, bicycling, journaling, and anything to do with the preparation and sharing of good food. He plays piano and has sung with both the SU Choirs and the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Bill has loved Catholic liturgy and liturgical music for as long as he can remember, and enjoys sharing that enthusiasm with the SU community.

Erin is a Seattle University alumna and one of the original members of the first S.U. Women's Cross Country Team. Originally from Richland, Washington, Erin completed her Master of Divinity degree at Boston University and obtained a Certificate in International Mission and Ecumenism from the Boston Theological Institute. Her focus in religious conflict and religious reconciliation led her to complete her field education in Northern Ireland. Erin deeply believes that spiritual ecumenism can change the world. Erin loves to read, host friends and family for dinner parties and Seahawks games, and spending time with her husband, Casey, and her black lab, Betty.

Alex was born and raised in a Seattle neighborhood that he loves, Skyway. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington Stated University, where he majored in Economics. He is in the last year of his Master of Divinity program and is a licensed minister at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in the American Baptist denomination. He has been involved in youth and young adult ministry, Music and Worship Art, and is passionate about participating in ushering in the Kingdom of God here on earth, as it is in heaven. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, watching college football and NBA basketball, and reading.

Vincent was born and raised in Vietnam. He and his family migrated to the United States on September 29, 1992. Before becoming a Jesuit of the US West province in 2003, he lived in San Diego, California. He was very active in his home parish as a leader of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement. During his Jesuits formation, especially his theological studies at Regis College in Toronto-Canada, he got an excellent opportunity to journey with young adults in parish and university settings by listening deeply to their sharing and hanging out with them. After his ordination in 2014, Vincent was assigned to the Most Holy Trinity parish, a very diverse and multicultural parish, in San Jose, California as a parochial vicar. During his five years as a parish priest, he enjoyed the church sacramental life, including organizing many liturgical inculturation celebrations. Vincent is very excited to work in a diverse campus ministry team and especially to continue walking with students during the unusual time, the pandemic.

Andrea is thrilled to return to Campus Ministry after serving at Seattle U between 1999 and 2010 as Campus Minister for Litergical Music, Campus Minister for Social Justice, and Resident Minister in Campion Hall. After having her first child, she returned to campus for a year as Interim Director of Magis, a Seattle U office of Alumni Spirituality, service and Leadership. After serving as program Coordinator at Ignatian Spirituality Center inSeattle for 11 years, she returned to Seattle U for the 3rd time in Fall 2021 as Associate Director of the Center for Jesuit Education. In January 2023, she stepped into the role of Interim Director of Campus Ministry. Andrea graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School. Her interests include racial equity work, music, art, and helping people experience and embody the gifts of the Ignatian tradition. She and her husband, a faculty member, live in Southeast Seattle with their two children.

Originally from Southern California, Stevi Hamill earned their Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Point Loma Nazarene University. They spent a year in Seattle working for Seattle Public Schools before returning to California to earn a Master of Arts in Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. Looking to return to the forests and mountains of the Pacific Northwest, she moved back to Seattle where she completed her Master of Divinity at Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry. Stevi is grateful for the ecumenical education and religious experiences she has gained throughout her life, having been a part of evangelical, mainline, and Catholic communities in different capacities. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ. They love keeping their eyes peeled for the striking similarities and beautiful differences between various expressions of spirituality and religion as they seek after the transcendent. Stevi lives with their spouse and two cats, Appa and Ginny. She enjoys running, hiking, sharing meals, knitting, and hearing people talk about the things they love! 

Tayz was born and raised in Portland, Or; she really loves the bridges and discussing brunch spots. She moved up to Seattle to attend Seattle University where she earned her undergraduate degree and majored in Psychology and Theology with a French major. Ask her about studying abroad in France and Senegal! She is currently applying to Divinity school. Tayz has been heavily involved in Campus Ministry since she was a student at Seattle University. She worked as a Student Campus Minister and was involved in Chapel Choir. After graduating, Tayz worked with L'Arche Tahoma Hope Community in Tacoma for almost a year and a half and now returns as the Campus Minister for Liturgy. Tayz loves reading, talking about women in ministry, discussing theology, speaking in Spanish(and sometimes French), talking about yummy food(especially brunch), and going out for sweets and coffee.

Deanne was born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies at Westmont College and is also a proud Redhawk Alum having received her Master's degree at SU in Student Development Administration. She is passionate about connection and community so that everyone belongs. Having worked in Housing and Residence Life at SU, and now serving as Associate Director of Student Success and Outreach, Deanne remains committed to the Jesuit values of Cura Personalis and creating pockets of joy around campus. When not working, you can find her wandering around campus with her wiener dog pal, Rolo.

Marissa was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua. She received her undergraduate from Central American University in Managua. She earned a Fulbright scholarship for her Master's degree at the University of Kentucky. At Seattle U, she is a Fulbright visiting scholars in the department of International Studies and Resident Minister at Xavier Hall. Marissa is excited for the intercultural experience to teach and support students at Seattle U

Marissa Robledo was born and raised in California. She earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and her master's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. At Seattle University, she serves as the Associate Director for the Center for Student Involvement - working directly with leadership programming and student government. In addition to her role, Marissa has the privilege of serving as the Resident Minister in Chardin Hall. Marissa is passionate about working with students, being a small part of their educational journey and she truly excited for the opportunity to build community with them.

I have been at SU for 23 years. Before joining the faculty in the Albers School of Business and Economics, I practiced Law first in Philadelphia then in Seattle. I teach business law negotiations, and law and data analytics. I have also served as an administrator in the enrollment division and am currently the Director of the MBA in Sport and Entertainment Management in Albers. I graduated as an undergraduate from Boston College and feel very much at home working at a Jesuit university. I love teaching! I invest myself in my relationships with my undergraduate and graduate students, staying close with many of them after graduation. I was raised catholic, but my faith is really connected more to indigenous spirituality and wisdom. I am a part-time yoga teacher when I am not immersed at SU and love to share what I have learned in the yoga/mindfulness world with students. I have three boys of my own. One is a graduate and working in Chicago. My twins are seniors in College in Southern California. I also have two stepdaughters in college and graduate school in Philadelphia, and a stepson who hopes to attend SU next year as a freshman. Big family spanning from coast to coast. I am excited to engage with the students as a Resident Minister! You will find me in Campion Hall.