Trish combines a love for science and the created world with a love for God and encouraging youth in their faith and education. She studied at the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. She served seven years in the Air Force, earned a MS in Engineering and Environmental Science and taught Environmental Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. Trish has won both Outstanding First Year Instructor and College of Engineering and Junior Officer of the Year. She volunteered in Youth Ministry and Music Ministry throughout her time in the military.
Following her move to Minnesota, she worked in parish Youth Ministry and got a chance to see JP II in Toronto. She and her husband are the parents of four children, two of whom are graduates of Unity Catholic’s inaugural class. She has worked as a Faculty mentor and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science for a local university while continuing to volunteer for her church and community. She loves walks in the woods and board games with her kids.