Meet the Coordinating Committee

Jennifer Ashbaugh, Liaison

Graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2004
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Favorite musician or band:
Duke Special
Favorite book: i capture the castle by dodi smith
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
Running by the river or driving with the music blasting.
Name one woman who has helped you get where you are today.
My mom.
What do you love about NNPCW?
I love that I can travel 8,000 miles from home, find a NNPCW alum in a coffeeshop, and she will be the one person to keep me sane. I love that it is the conversations I have with these women that help me make sense of my life and my faith.

Monica Ajak

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College:
Montgomery College
Rockville, Md.
Hometown:
Houston, Tx. and Silver Spring, Md.
Favorite Musician or Band:
Rascal Flatts, Colbie Caillat, T.I. and Kanye (just for right now of course)
Favorite Book:
Any John Grisham book
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
I would have to be Storm from X-Men because she changes the weather and everyone knows the weather’s super important to me, ha-ha.
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
My rooftop. It’s extremely relaxing and has a gorgeous view of the horizon. I feel I do my best “spiritual renewal” there.
Name one woman today who has helped you get where you are today?
Wow, just one? I’d have to say my mom, of course.
What do you love about NNPCW?
I learn something new about myself, my faith and something going on in the world every time I’m with these ladies. It’s pretty amazing!
What is your favorite quote?
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Hailee Barnes

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College/Major:
University of Montana, Nursing
Hometown:
Missoula, Montana
Favorite Musician or Band:
Kayne West
Favorite Book:
Women: An Intimate Geography
If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why?
I’m not a big superhero fan, but if I could have a superpower I would want to be able to fly
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
I hike the mountain behind my house and look out over the city and other mountaintops
Name one woman who has helped you get to where you are today.
Noelle Tennis Gulden
What do you love about NNPCW?
I love the time of fellowship that we have together at leadership events and other smaller gatherings
What is your favorite quote?
“The heart has its reasons of which the mind knows nothing.” — Pascal

Stephanie D. Cockerm

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College/Major:
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana
Hometown:
Monroe, Louisiana
Favorite Musician or Band:
GSU Band and all sorts
Favorite Book:
The Holy Bible, romance books
If you could be any superhero, who would it be, and why?
Superwoman, “S.” I would like to be superwoman because she loves to help people cope with their problems
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
I go to a large body of water and sit
Name one woman today that has helped you get where you are today.
My dear mother, Ruth J. Cockerm
What do you love about NNPCW?
That they are very open-minded and inclusive

Iyana Ife Davis

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College/Major:
Spellman College/English Major (Creative Writing Minor)
Atlanta, Georgia
Hometown:
Queens, New York
Favorite Musician or Band:
Jill Scott
Favorite Book:
Child of God, by Lolita Liles
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
Yanster the Monster
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
Esther circle on my campus. It is a women’s bible study that focuses on women’s issues. Much like CoCo, they created safe space for women, and the worship experiences are very similar. If you’re ever in the ATL, I would love for any of you lovely ladies to come
Name one woman who has helped you get where you are today.
Helen Davis
What do you love about NNPCW?
The sisterhood, respect and safe space
What is your favorite quote?
“Amor est vitae essentia. Love is the essence of life.”

Julie Kimball

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College/Major:
Whitworth University, Theatre
Spokane, Wash.
Hometown:
Spokane, Wash.
Favorite Musician or Band:
Beyonce
Favorite Book:
The Paper Bag Princess
If you could be any superhero, who would it be, and why?
Wonder Woman — she has good accessories
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
On a walk through nature
Name one woman who has helped you get where you are today.
All of the Kimball women.  Each challenges me and teaches me in different ways
What do you love about NNPCW?
I love that all persons are welcome, accepted and embraced here
What is your favorite quote?
“Guide my feet lord, take my hand.”

Tracy Lentz

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College/Major:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elementary Education/Special Education
Greensboro, North Carolina
Hometown:
Blowing Rock, North carolina
Favorite Musician and Band:
Pretty much any country music star
Favorite Book:
The Precious Present
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
The mountains, which I also feel honored to call home
What do you love about NNPCW?
Connections and networking, close group of women with a common purpose

Rachael Whaley

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College/Major:
Maryville College
Maryville, Tennessee
Hometown:
Muncie, Indiana
Favorite Musician or Band:
Dempsey’s and Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Favorite Book:
God’s Politics, by Jim Wallis
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
This is a pretty difficult question because I don't know any! How about Extra-Time Lady? I would have the ability to add hours to the day on a whim. Lame, I know, but useful
Where do you go when you feel in need of spiritual renewal?
I don't seek any one place, but I find solace in lots of different locations. My best friend's couch, my campus worship space, the fitness center or a green tea latte and my trusty Bible
What do you love about NNPCW?
Seeing new faces and getting to know new friends! I love the Network because it allows me to be in fellowship with other women in college who are wrestling with similar issues, conflicts and burdens. And we laugh a lot
What is your favorite quote?
“I cannot control how I am perceived, I can only control how I am presented.”