Meet the leadership team

Rev. Gerard

Rev. Gerard "Gerry" J. Olinger, C.S.C.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Rev. Gerard "Gerry" J. Olinger, C.S.C., previously served as Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, where he stewarded and deepened Notre Dame’s Catholic and Holy Cross mission. He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history and government from Notre Dame. He also earned two post-graduate degrees from Notre Dame: a juris doctor cum laude in 2004 and a master of divinity in 2009. After law school, Fr. Olinger entered formation with the Congregation of Holy Cross, made his final vows in August 2009, and was ordained a priest in April 2010.

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M. Brian Coughlin, M.A.

M. Brian Coughlin, M.A.

Associate Vice President for Student Development

Karen Kennedy, M.A.

Karen Kennedy, M.A.

Associate Vice President for Residential Life

Dr. Christine Caron Gebhardt, Ph.D.

Dr. Christine Caron Gebhardt, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellness

Ryan Willerton, M.S.Ed

Ryan Willerton, M.S.Ed

Associate Vice President for Career and Professional Development

Rev. Peter McCormick, C.S.C.

Rev. Peter McCormick, C.S.C.

Assistant Vice President, Campus Ministry

Kathleen Brannock, J.D.

Kathleen Brannock, J.D.

Director of Finance and Operations

Tony Oleck, M.T.S.

Tony Oleck, M.T.S.

Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs

Kate Morgan, M.A.

Kate Morgan, M.A.

Director of Communications

Ginger Chrapliwy, B.S.

Ginger Chrapliwy, B.S.

Officer Assistant

Mary LaViolette, M.L.S.

Mary LaViolette, M.L.S.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Chris O'Brien, M.S.

Chris O'Brien, M.S.

Senior Administrative Assistant