Arrupe Initiatives Team
Angélica Barrón-Lorenzo
Resident Minister, Immersions
Email: ajbarronlorenzo@dons.usfca.edu
Hello! My name is Angélica but feel free to call me Angie! I was born and raised here in the lovely San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. I recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelors degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Political Science. I also previously graduated from De Anza College with an Associates in English & certificate in Humanities as a part of the Humanities Mellon Scholars program (that also exists here at USF)! I am now currently pursuing a Master’s in Migration Studies here at USF. I also have experience in ministry at my local parish, having founded and led the Youth Group/ Ministry for the past 8 years! I'm thrilled to be a new RM on the University Ministry Team. I am very eager to begin exploring opportunities to support and walk alongside the USF community as you all find your way through campus and begin living an active life to serve others!
Ashley Stevens
Resident Minister, Immersions
Email: aastevens2@dons.usfca.edu
Hi everyone, my name is Ashley Stevens, and I am from South Carolina. I recently graduated from the University of San Francisco, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Politics. During my undergraduate years, I participated in various programs and organizations on campus including the Army ROTC; Saint Ignatius Institute; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; and the Black Student Union. I have started my journey toward Law School, a journey that has deepened my relationship with God. I am thrilled to be one of your resident ministers for the upcoming school year, where I can assist you with your religious and spiritual ventures. I look forward to meeting and engaging with you all as we learn and grow together. Godspeed!
I-LEADS 2025-2026
Jesus Aguilar Martinez
Undergraduate I-LEAD
Email: jaaguilarmartinez@dons.usfca.edu
Places I Call Home: San Francisco | USF | Santa Rosa | My Family
Fun Fact: I'm a mariachi violinist!
Our main purpose in this life is to help others" - Dalai Lama
Desta Cherry
Undergraduate I-LEAD
Email: ddchery@dons.usfca.edu
Places I Call Home: San Diego, CA
Fun Fact: I am very creative/artsy and I love monochromatic things.
This time next year I'll be living so good" - from Normal Girl by SZA
Rina Gallano
Undergraduate I-LEAD
Email: cagallano@dons.usfca.edu
Places I Call Home: Honolulu, Hawaii | Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Fun Fact: I like doing exciting, adventurous things. One day I want to go skydiving, ziplining across islands, bungee jumping.
Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind" - James Baldwin
Liv Keel
Undergraduate I-LEAD
Email: jokeel@dons.usfca.edu
Places I Call Home: Atlanta | San Francisco | West Palm Beach, FL
Fun Fact: I love dance, whether it’s dancing or watching dance performances!
Some people use thoughts to not participate in life.” “When surveying people on their deathbed (kinda dark, I know) their biggest regrets aren’t what they did, but what they didn’t do." - N/A
Yaratza Lievanos
Undergraduate I-LEAD
Email: ylievanos2@dons.usfca.edu
Places I Call Home: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fun Fact: I am a matcha loverrrr :)
Do anything, but let it produce joy." - Henry Miller