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Chapel and Spiritual Life Staff

Nelda R. Cortez
Nelda R. Cortez
Senior Secretary
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Jessica Kemp
Assistant Chaplain
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Alex Serna-Wallender
University Chaplain/Everett H. Jones Chair of Ministry
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Lea Watson-Vick
Department Assistant

Religious Life Advisers

The Chaplaincy has welcomed several volunteer advisers to help guide and encourage members of the Trinity University community in their faith. Appointed and supported by their own religious student organizations, they serve particular religious communities on campus.


Chapel and Spiritual Life Fellows

The Chapel and Spiritual Life (CSL) Fellows program, started in Fall 2019, is a multi-faith team of student leaders selected for their interest and skills in helping cultivate the rich spiritual life and practices of the Trinity community. The program serves to engage students more directly in the design, planning, and implementation of CSL initiatives.

Focus Groups

Each of the nine CSL Fellows is focused in one of three areas:

  • Multi-faith Programming
  • Spiritual Life Programming
  • Christian Life Programming

Teams based on these three themes collaborate to imagine a new and integrated approach to helping members of the Trinity community cultivate their spiritual and faith journeys.


Called to Lead and Learn?

If you are interested in becoming a Chapel and Spiritual Life Fellow at Trinity University, please contact Chaplain Alex Serna-Wallender at asernawa@trinity.edu.

If you have any questions or would like to reach out to the CSL Fellows, please email cslfellows@trinity.edu.

Uplifting All Religious Traditions

If you are seeking to explore your spirituality or connect with a particular faith, these staff members, advisers, and student fellows are a great resource. If you do not find someone representing your faith, please check out the list of student religious organizations or contact Chapel and Spiritual Life for assistance.