Chaplains and Staff

The University Chaplains and SLC team brings together those from many faith traditions to work on the NU campus. The staff and chaplains strive to serve, support, nurture and celebrate the religious/spiritual well-being of all at NU. They:

• work together as a fully collaborative interfaith team

  support each person's individual faith journey

  lead worship and coordinate special events

  work as advisors/mentors with student religious groups

  offer private pastoral discussions

  lend a listening ear in good times and bad

  provide pastoral support to Residence Halls 

Staff:

• Shelli Jankowski-Smith, Director of Spiritual Life
• Brandy Purcell, Administrative Assistant, b.purcell@neu.edu

University Chaplains:

• Fr. Cleopas Strongylis, Orthodox Christian Chaplain
• Joyce DeGreeff, Lutheran Chaplain
• Br. Joseph Donovan, Catholic Chaplain, Director Catholic Center
• Imam Abdullah Faaruuq, Muslim Chaplain
• Rabbi Karen Silberman, Jewish Chaplain, Director Hillel
• Vivek Arora, Baptist Chaplain
• The Rev. Judith L. Stuart, Episcopal Chaplain
• Father John Unni, St. Cecilia Parish Priest (affiliated chaplain)

Affiliated teachers and guides:

• Ellen Claire, Yoga instructor
• Morgan Collado, Meditation guide
• Matthew Daniell, Meditation & Yoga instructor
• Jason Jedrusiak, Meditation guide
• Cynthia Piltch, Reiki Master Teacher
• Jacqueline Rossi, Yoga instructor
• Diann Siegel, Yoga instructor
• Josh Summers, Meditation & Yoga instructor
• Carmen Thurston, Meditation & Yoga instructor