Nina Turner,Director of Student Life at Ave Maria University, is a passionate,mission-driven, relationship-oriented ministry professional who desires to seelives changed through the joy and beauty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and HisChurch.  Her professional background in catechesis and evangelizationincludes experience in program leadership & development, event planning,teaching, and administrative support.  She has a positive reputation forpastoral leadership, quality work, attention to detail, strong communicationskills, being a team player, and commitment to integrity.

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At Ave Maria University, we recognize our calling as the Church militant to unambiguously promote and share our lived commitment to our Catholic values in every aspect of our personhood; we witness to our living joy in the Truth through our endeavors in both work and recreation. The Institute is a monumental, transformative tool to form our graduates to "battle on the front lines." We are in the business of making disciples!I am excited to serve as a mentor for the Institute because I am passionate about using my unique gifts and charisms to help form disciples. I often find in my work in mentoring and relational ministry that I, too, am fed by the wisdom of our students! I love learning and growing alongside our students as we journey together in pursuit of joy in the Truth!"The world promises us pleasure, but it is only in Jesus that we find joy." - St. Therese of Lisieux