Mission
The Office of Campus Activities empowers students to cultivate connections, discover their potential, and create a sense of belonging at Catholic University by providing a supportive and equitable environment through a commitment to holistic growth and experiential learning.
Vision
The vision of the Office of Campus Activities is to be the heart of engagement for students at the Catholic University of America.
- Professional Staff
- Events & Marketing Team
- Leadership@CUA Team
- Orientation Team
- Student Organization Services Team
- Student Organization Management Team
- Campus Activities Consultants
Professional Staff
Steve Kreider - Director of Campus Activities
Steve returns to the Office of Campus Activities as the Director after previously serving from 2006-2015 in various roles in OCA. Since leaving OCA, he has been working at Anne Arundel Community College in the Office of Student Engagement working primarily with the student organizations providing leadership training, logistical and event planning support, and financial management. He is excited to return to OCA and CUA to serve as the Director of a great department and looks forward to getting back into the feel of everything CUA. Attending Penn State for his undergraduate degree and The University of Memphis for his graduate degree Steve has a variety of experiences including residence life, student conduct, leadership development, and of course campus activities. Outside of work Steve is very actively involved regionally and nationally with Ultimate Frisbee playing, coaching, and serving as a head referee for DC's professional team. Steve and his wife have 2 puppies who want you to follow them on instagram at @taleswithwalter and @doodlewithlillian.
Megan Reilly - Assistant Director
Megan joined the Office of Campus Activities in August 2015 and primarily oversees student organization finance. She previously worked in both academic affairs and residence life at the George Washington University. She received her M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Policy from GW and also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. She has lived in the DC area since 2012, but visits her home state of California frequently. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking, antique shopping, playing with her kitten, and traveling.
Emily Scanlon - Assistant Director
In Emily’s role as Assistant Director for Student Organization Management she will be working with Program Board, all Student Organizations, and Club Sports. Emily has a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University and a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University. After living in Virginia where she gained experience in academic and career counseling, she moved back to her home state of Kentucky. There she worked with campus programming, student organizations, orientation, and first year programs. She is thankful for all of the experiences that led her to the Catholic University of America. In her free time she spends time exploring DC with her husband, hosts visiting family and friends, and finds creative craft or cooking projects.
Greg Weaver - Assistant Director
Greg joined the Office of Campus Activities in 2016. In his role as Assistant Director he oversees the student leadership programs and serves as the advisor to the Student Government Association. Greg has a B.A. in Communication from California Lutheran University and received his M.Ed.in Higher Education with an emphasis in Higher Education Organization from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to joining OCA Greg worked with the student government and taught Introduction to Leadership at UNLV, taught and worked for the College of Southern Nevada’s International Center, served as an admissions counselor at Vanguard University, and has six years of experience in business management and employee development. In his free time he loves to travel internationally, rock climb, crab, and go hiking with his wife and two dogs.
Events & Marketing Team
This team is responsible for planning the large-scale events put on by OCA, as well as marketing all OCA events to the CUA community.
Professional Staff
Steve Kreider - Director of Campus Activities
Hometown - Beavercreek, OH
Undergraduate Degree - Recreation Management, The Pennsylvania State University (aka Penn State)
Graduate Degree - Higher Education Leadership, The University of Memphis
Responsibilities - Department Oversight, Department Events & Marketing
Student Staff
Hezekias Kassa
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Washington, DC
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Politics with a Management minor
Primary Involvement on Campus: BSA, Cardinal Red Cross, College Dems
Alex Law
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Yardley, PA
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Elementary Education
Primary Involvement on Campus: CUA Dance Company, Orientation
Elizabeth Rich
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Marketing
Primary Involvement on Campus: Ultimate Frisbee
Leadership@CUA Team
This team is responsible for all of OCA's leadership programs.
Professional Staff
Greg Weaver - Assistant Director
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate Degree: Communication, California Lutheran University
Graduate Degree: Higher Education, emphasis in Higher Education Organization, UNLV
Responsibilities: Student Government Association, Student Leadership Programs
Student Staff
Elise LaFleur
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Abbeville, LA
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Politics
Primary Involvement on Campus: Student Government Association, College Republicans, Turning Point USA, Emerging Leaders
Caroline Hall
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Westchester, NY
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: History and Psychology double major
Primary Involvement on Campus: Orientation, Cardinal Leaders
Orientation Team
This team is responsible for all aspects of the new student Orientation program.
Professional Staff
Steve Kreider - Director of Campus Activities
Hometown - Beavercreek, OH
Undergraduate Degree - Recreation Management, The Pennsylvania State University (aka Penn State)
Graduate Degree - Higher Education Leadership, The University of Memphis
Responsibilities - Department Oversight, Department Events & Marketing
Student Staff
PJ Connolly
Student Coordinator
Hometown: Lafayette Hill, PA
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: Psychology
Primary Involvement on Campus: Orientation, Redline A Cappella
Kaitlin Shanahan
Student Coordinator
Hometown: Floral Park, NY
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Civil Engineering
Primary Involvement on Campus: Orientation, Cardinal Ambassadors, Society of Women Engineers
Student Organization Services Team
This team is responsible for managing all student organization finances.
Professional Staff
Megan Reilly - Assistant Director
Student Staff
Wendy Reyes
Student Coordinator
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Primary Involvement on Campus: Orientation, Engineers without Borders, Biomedical Engineering Society
Cai Li Pleshe
Student Coordinator
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Business Management (Theology minor)
Primary Involvement on Campus: Habitat for Humanity, SGA Treasury Board
Student Organization Management
This team provides training and support for all student organizations.
Professional Staff
Emily Scanlon - Assistant Director
Hometown: Florence, KY Undergraduate Degree: Organizational Leadership, Northern Kentucky University Graduate Degree: College Student Personnel, James Madison University Responsibilities: Student Organization Management, Program Board, Club SportsStudent Staff
Susie Reiter
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: Social Work
Primary Involvement on Campus: Catholic Social Workers National Association, Active Minds, Orientation
Mary Schmitt
Assistant Student Coordinator
Hometown: South Bend, IN
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: Marketing
Primary Involvement on Campus: Vice President of Programming for Program Board, Orientation Advisor, Marketing Major Mentor in the Business School
Campus Activities Consultant Team
Student Staff
Madi Bell
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Maple Glen, PA
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Psychology
Primary Involvement on Campus: PEERS & Orientation
Victoria Consbruck
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Hastings, NE
Graduation Year: 2018
Major: Politics
Primary Involvement on Campus: Custos
Cavan Hagerty
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Bangor, Maine
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Politics
Primary Involvement on Campus: Student Government Association, Orientation, College Republicans, Cardinal Ambassadors
Jimmy Harrington
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: Economics
Primary Involvement on Campus: Orientation, SGA, Custos, Ambassadors
Weston Kirby
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Philosophy Pre-Law and Politics Pre-Law
Primary Involvement on Campus: SGA Senator and Pre-Law Society Outreach Coordinator
Kelly Kirchgasser
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Politics with a minor in Spanish
Primary Involvement on Campus: CUA Rowing, Cardinal Ambassadors
Anne Perry
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Berwyn, PA
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Primary Involvement on Campus: Women's Ultimate Frisbee, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Alex Ramirez
Campus Activities Consultant
Hometown: Monterey Bay, CA
Graduation Year: 2020
Major: Nursing
Primary Involvement on Campus: Program Board, OCA
Contact Us
The Office of Campus Activities
204 Pryzbyla Center
Tel.: 202-319-6003
Fax: 202-319-6198
E-mail: cua-activities@cua.edu