2009 Officers

Marianne Monastero

Dual Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
2011

Her favorite parts of Newman are the Sunday dinners and all the amazing people she has met! Marianne is the eldest of three sisters. Outside of Newman she is a flutist in RPI's very own Pep Band and an active member of the Society of Women Engineers. She has also earned the Gold Award in the Girl Scouts.

Jacquie Fable
Jacquie Fable
Vice President

Biology with minors in Literature and Brain & Behavior
2010

Jacquie's favorite parts about Newman are the people and the retreats! She just loves being part of the Newman family! Jacquie is the eldest of three children, with her younger sister attending RPI as well. Her favorite past time is giggling, and she can usually be found with a smile on her face! :] Additionally, Jacquie is actively involved in Circle K - having served as the club's president last year and currently holding a position on the NY District Board. She is also a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta (the pre-medical honor society), Pastoral Council, Parish Ministry, and conducts research at Albany Medical College. Jacquie is looking forward to another awesome year with Newman, filled with faith development, amazing people, and service events!

Matt Callaham

Matt Callaghan
Treasurer &
Dinners Coordinator

Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
2011

Outside of Newman, Matt is a Fiji brother (Phi Gamma Delta) and plays in the RPI Symphonic Orchestra.

Amanda Labuza
Amanda Labuza
Secretary & Photographer

Biochemistry and Biophysics
2012

Her favorite part is when she gets to pray with everyone. She has an older brother at John Carroll (Andy) and a younger sister
(Abby) and a mommy and a daddy. She greatly enjoys cross-stitching. Outside of Newman, Amanda is on the RPI Ballroom Team, and Relay for Life Committee. She is also the queen of all things happy! Bubbles, glitter, rainbows, etc. :)

Katie Malysa
Katie Malysa
Primary Service Coordinator

Design, Innovation, and Society with minors in Sustainability Studies and Geology
2012

Her favorite thing about Newman is being able to learn how to become closer to God and to create awesome friendships. It’s small enough so you know everyone and there are still opportunities to meet new people. She is from Freehold, New Jersey and an only child. Her best vacation was a trip to Spain her junior year of high school. She went with a group of her closest friends from her school. She enjoys writing and talking to people. Other than Newman she is involved in Circle K and the Society for Environmental Professionals. PDI projects basically take up the rest of her life, but they can be fun!

Bethany Clark
Bethany Clark
Secondary Service Coordinator &
Alpha Omega Representative

Mathematics/Computer Science
2012

Her favorite parts about Newman are the ability to grow and encourage others in faith and the ability to live out the spirit of Christ through service, fellowship and prayer. From a southeastern town in Michigan, she grew up in a family of 8: mother, father, brother and 4 sisters. Her hobbies include playing guitar, singing, collecting coins, and playing tennis. Outside from Newman and her studies, she is an active member of RCA (the Rensselaer Christian Association).


Melissa Woods
Melissa Woods
Ambassador to Denmark

Chemical Engineering
2011

Her favorite part about Newman is eating dinner with everyone! She has one younger sister and two parents. She has been playing the piano since 3rd grade. Outside of Newman, she does research with CATS (Center of Automotive Technologies and Systems). She is spending the Fall 2009 semester abroad in Denmark studying at DTU, Technical University of Denmark.


Jeff Streu
Jeff Streu
Social Coordinator

Electrical Engineering
2012

His favorite thing about Newman is the home-away-from-home feel of the hospitality house. He has two younger sisters and is from the Chicago suburbs. His favorite trip was going to Arizona and seeing the Grand Canyon. Outside of Newman, he is also on the RPI wrestling team and is a mass coordinator at Christ Sun of Justice. And yes, that is a Wall-E toy in the picture that he found in a Geocache.

Nick Wengrenovich
Nick Wengrenovich
Meetings Coordinator & Webmaster

Materials Engineering
2011

His favorite part of Newman is the sharing of food and breaking of bread every Sunday after mass. He is an only child and an Eagle Scout who enjoys running, doing random push-ups, and outdoor activities of all kinds. He plays the cello and is an avid backpacker. Outside of Newman he participates in the Professional Leadership Program, takes adventures with the ROC (Rensselaer Outing Club), caters for Sodexo, is a mass coordinator at Christ Sun of Justice, and researches at the MRC. He spent last summer working for Northrop Grumman in Southern California.