The Newman Association E-Board meets weekly on Sunday after mass!
James Giallella
President
Peace and goodness! My name is James and I’m the President of Newman House. I’m 21 years old and my hometown is Buffalo, NY. Go Bills! I am currently studying History and Public Health. In my free time I enjoy reading theology. I’m excited to serve you all this year, and I’m looking forward to all we’ll accomplish as a community!
Massimo Brogna
Vice President
Hi! My name is Massimo and I am from Bellerose, NY. I’m a senior at Binghamton studying Biological Sciences on the Pre-Med track. Outside of Newman House I enjoy playing violin, baseball, football, and watching movies. I’m very excited to be a servant for our Newman House community!
Peter Felt
Treasurer
Hey, everyone! I’m Peter and this year, I am the treasurer for Newman House. I am from Dunkirk, the westernmost city in New York State. I am majoring in Data Science & Statistics with a minor in Digital and Data Studies. In my free time, I love to watch the Buffalo Bills, play my trumpet, and analyze sports statistics. I look forward to all the wonderful things happening at Newman House this year!
Joseph Evans
Secretary
Hello, everyone! My name is Joseph Evans, and I am the secretary for Newman House. I’m a 19-year-old sophomore on the pre-dental track from Levittown on Long Island. I like the Yankees and watching Seinfeld with my family. Looking forward to a great year and growing the Newman family!
Jack DelPonte
Evangelization Coordinator
Hey everyone! My name is Jack DelPonte and I am the Evangelization Coordinator for Newman House. In my role, I lead the Evangelization Committee in planning retreats, tabling, and the weekly events.
I enjoy going to the gym, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, playing golf, eating good food, driving around and exploring, and learning about the world. I am so excited to serve this wonderful community this year!
Natalie Sarro
Service Coordinator
Hi! My name is Natalie Sarro and I am the Service Coordinator at Newman! Our Committee reaches out to the community and comes together to plan service events. I am a Senior from Queens, NY, majoring in Human Development with minors in Speech Pathology and Education. I love to run, being outdoors and playing basketball!
Nicole Fowler
Events Coordinator
Hi! My name is Nicole Fowler and I am one of the Events Coordinators at Newman! Together with Kayla, I plan and coordinate social events within the Newman community. I am a senior from Flushing, NY, majoring in Financial Economics and minoring in Digital and Data Studies. Outside of Newman House, I enjoy watching and playing soccer, being in the outdoors, and reading!
Kayla Cloherty
Events Coordinator
Hey everyone! My name is Kayla Cloherty and I am one of the Events Coordinators at Newman this year with Nicole. I am a sophomore from Long Island and am studying Political Science and English. I enjoy staying active by lifting and running, being outside in nature and am a big soccer and baseball fan (Go Mets!!!).
David Fayle
Interfaith Representative
Hi! My name is David, and I’m from Lowville, NY. I am a senior at Binghamton studying Industrial and Systems Engineering. I have my pilot’s license, and I have flown around the Adirondack mountains, just east of where I grew up. I also enjoy long walks with his goldendoodle, Bentley. I am excited to welcome new people into the wonderful community that Newman House offers!
Lily Ferrante
Music Director
Hi, my name is Lily and I am the Newman house music director! I am from Westchester, NY and am currently a sophomore at Binghamton. I am studying Neuroscience on the pre-vet track and have been playing the piano since I was little! Some of my favorite hobbies include: singing, sailing, swimming, and art! If you can play an instrument or sing you should 100% try out music ministry on Sundays!
Ava Pickering
Public Relations
Hi friends! I’m Ava, a senior at Binghamton studying Neuroscience on the Pre-PA track. I’m 21 and grew up in the Finger Lakes region near Canandaigua, NY. I started college at Montana State University, where I lived in Bozeman, MT for two years. There, during my freshman year, I went through OCIA and received my first sacraments — Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion — fully entering the Catholic Church on March 30, 2024.
I’m this year’s PR chair, and I’m so excited to see our Newman House community keep growing and to meet new people this year! Outside of that, I love baking (sourdough since this past January), trying new coffee shops, taking photos of everyday moments, spending time outside with those closest to me, and playing with my golden retriever, Koda.
Zoey Paolini
Student Intern & Catholic Relief Services Chair
My name is Zoey Paolini and I am the Intern and Catholic Relief Services Chair here at Newman! I study Economics, Environmental Studies, and Italian. I love art, dance, faith, coffee, and cooking! My confirmation saint is Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, her humility inspires me daily! I am always open to a new conversation and I look forward to meeting all the new faces that come to Newman House!