University Ministry First-Gen Employees

csantamaria@SanDiego.edu

Master of Divinity, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
B.A., University of San Diego; Political Science, Theology and Religious Studies

Alec Hartman works in University Ministry and his primary roles are to support our large Latinx-focused programs (such as our celebration of la Virgen de Guadalupe and Farmworker's Mass), and to coordinate our service/ immersion opportunities in Tijuana. He also oversees other retreat and service opportunities in the University Ministry and supports students on a 1:1 or small group basis.

ajhartman@sandiego.edu

PhD, University of San Diego, Education for Social Justice
MA, Santa Clara University, Pastoral Ministry
BACC, University of San Diego, Accountancy

Kenny Van Tilburg holds a PhD in Education for Social Justice from the University of San Diego where his research sought to understand how, where, and to what extent undergraduate students learn about and engage with Catholic social teaching during their time in Catholic higher education. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from USD and a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Santa Clara University.

Kenny currently serves as an Associate University Minister at USD where he oversees several student formation programs, including the First Year Retreat, a faith-sharing group for student-athletes called the Torero Athletic Fellowship, and the Romero Immersion Program. He also oversees UM Scholars, which is a four-year scholarship program designed to provide a theological foundation and formative experiences for students to imagine their role in the Church and how they're called to foster peace, work for justice, and lead with love.

kvantilburg@SanDiego.edu