SIENA CENTER

Dominican University

7200 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

(708) 714-9105
siena@dom.edu

SIENA CENTER STAFF

Claire Noonan, MDiv,

Director, is a practical theologian who brings more than a decade of experience in university ministry, young adult faith formation, and social justice education to the work of the Siena Center. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion. She earned a Master of Divinity degree at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. She is presently a candidate for the Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry degree at Catholic Theological Union. In addition to directing the Siena Center, Claire serves on the Boards of Directors of Dominican Volunteers USA, and Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Midwest. She is a former Board member of the Catholic Network of Volunteer Service, and Su Casa Catholic Worker. She is the wife of Anthony Schmitz, and proud mother of Mary Siena Schmitz. She can be reached at cnoonan@dom.edu.

Elizabeth McMahon Jeep, Ph.D.,

Associate Director, is a theologian who specializes in religious education and the intersection of psychology with theology. She is an author, lecturer and adjunct professor at the Institute for Pastoral Studies of Loyola University. She is active in several interfaith projects in the Chicago area. She can be reached at emjeep@dom.edu.

Patricia A. Kelly,

Communication and Events Manager, brings a rich background in events management in both the corporate and non-profit arenas to the Siena Center. She joined the Center after serving as Director of Operations for the National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy. She can be reached at pakelly@dom.edu.