Jessica Pruneda
Major: Theology and Spiritual Action with a minor in Political Science 

Campus Activities and Achievements: Student Minister, Assistant Program Coordinator for the Center for Women, Intern for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Pro-Life Saints Officer, Lions Club, Law and Politics Society, Bilingual Education Student Organization, Walking with Poor Intern 

Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted me in so many ways. It has allowed me to grow both academically and spiritually. It has taught me the value of community, it really did take a village to help me get to where I am now.  A special thanks to the Division of Mission and Ministry for being a huge part of that community. 

An important life lesson: One of the biggest life lessons I’ve learned during my time at OLLU is to always keep persevering. So many times, I was ready to quit, but my OLLU community pushed me and inspired me to continue and finish. 

Plans for the future: I will be attending Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, to obtain my master’s degree in Theology and Christian Ministry with track to becoming a Canon Lawyer. 

I plan on one day working with college students as a Campus Minister to be able to guide them spiritually or religiously, as well as accompanying them through their college life. OLLU gave me people who helped me grow and who guided me throughout my time here. I want to be able to do the same for others.