Meet the Staff
Professional Staff
Executive Director of the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action/Chief Diversity Officer
Phone: 630-844-5142
Email: juwest@aurora.edu
Registrar, Museum Manager, and Instructor of Museum Studies Phone: 630-844-7845
Email: zbishop@aurora.edu
Director of the Schingoethe Center and Instructor of Museum Studies Phone: 630-844-6157
Email: nritsma@aurora.edu
University Chaplain Phone: 630-844-6175
Email: mwoolfington@aurora.edu
Year: Sophomore Majors: Criminal Justice, Political Science and Public PolicyHometown: Aurora, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? To inspire spiritual development within others and discover new methods of reflection and inner growth.
Year: Junior Majors: Criminal Justice, PsychologyHometown: Frankfort, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? I believe in the importance of meditating on actions and processing past life experience through tools such as the Labyrinth. I wanted to be a part of helping people use the Labyrinth and learn more about myself while I’m at it!
Year: Sophomore Majors: Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Political Science and Public PolicyHometown: Joliet, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? The Labyrinth is such a unique tool for reflection and grounding, and I wanted to be part of creating those moments for others. It’s a combination of wellness and creativity, which are the things I love!
Year: Junior Majors: Criminal Justice, PsychologyHometown: Big Rock, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? I want to grow in my spiritual journey and help others find their way.
Year: Sophomore Major: PsychologyHometown: Chicago, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? I enjoy connecting with the community and want to help others find themselves spiritually.
Year: Junior Major: Social WorkMinor: Latin American and Latino/a StudiesHometown: Beloit, WI Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? As a social work student, I wanted to take on a role that encourages people to practice self-care and prioritize their mental well-being. I saw this as a meaningful opportunity to support others while also learning another way to help future clients.
Year: Junior Major: PsychologyMinor: Museum StudiesHometown: Aurora, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? To learn new ways to connect and grow with different communities around me, including methods of meditation and the history of the Labyrinth.
Year: Sophomore Majors: Graphic Design, MarketingHometown: Bolingbrook, IL Why did you become a Labyrinth Ambassador? To experience something new, to be more involved on campus, and to educate people more about our Labyrinth at Aurora University.