The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a Catholic collegiate outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and university students, inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Christ-centered evangelization, discipleship and friendships in which they lead others to do the same.
FOCUS Missionaries are present on more than 100 campus across the United States, and since Fall 2019, they have been at our UW Seattle campus! We are excited to partner with FOCUS to bring UW students closer to Christ and to form them into His disciples. If you are interested in meeting our Missionaries or joining a FOCUS small group, please send an email to FOCUS@uwnewman.org.
Meet Our 2025-2026 Missionary Team:
Ally Kormanik
I am a third-year missionary with the privilege of serving as Team Director at UW! I am from southeastern Wisconsin and attended Colorado School of Mines where I earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. My life was changed by Jesus Christ through the investment and accompaniment of FOCUS missionaries, and I am honored to continue to bring Him and the Gospel to students and the world! I am looking forward to diving into the UW and Newman community and exploring all Seattle has to offer!
Contact Ally here: allison.kormanik@focus.org
Luke Verst
My name is Luke Verst and I am from northern Kentucky. I graduated from the University of Louisville and enjoy running, reading, drinking coffee, and time spent with others. I'm really looking forward to this exciting time in Washington!
Contact Luke here: luke.verst@focus.org
Sophie Schnieders
I am a first-year missionary from Saint Louis, Missouri and graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a degree in Animation, Film, and Photography with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I enjoy being spontaneous, outside, grabbing a cup of coffee, working out, and just hanging out with friends. I am excited for this new adventure in Washington!
Contact Sophie here: sophie.schnieders@focus.org
Hector DeLeon
I am a first-year missionary from Olathe, Kansas (KC Metro!) and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Journalism and minors in Film & Media Studies and Photography. I enjoy studying more about the faith, working out, music, reading, and hanging out with friends! The message of the Gospel has changed my life, and I desire it to shape the lives of students as well! I’m hyped up for this adventure in Washington! Hit me up if you want to hang!
Contact Hector here: hector.deleon@focus.org
To learn more about FOCUS, check out their website here.