Martha Malinski, Executive Director
Martha Malinski is the Executive Director for the Association of Colleges of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.  She joined the organization in 2015. Prior to becoming the Executive Director at ACSSJ, Martha worked for 10 years at St. Catherine University, one of ACSSJ’s members.  There she worked as the Director of the Center for Community Work and Learning.  Martha has worked at various non-profits and higher education institutions.  She brings a deep commitment to the mission of the organization and a spirit of collaboration. 

Martha received her bachelor’s degree in Peace and Social Justice from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a master’s degree in Education from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT.

Interns

Anna Franek, Marketing and Communications Intern
St. Catherine University, Class of 2022

Anna Franek is a junior at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN earning a double major in Accounting and Marketing and a minor in American Sign Language. She had an incredible time participating in the ACSSJ Student Exchange Program at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles, CA during spring of 2020. Anna is excited to continue being involved with ACSSJ and build her marketing skills. ​
Finn Murray, Social Media Intern
Finn Murray is a 2021 graduate of Smith College with a degree in English and a minor in Government. They previously worked as a communications intern at the Jill Ker Conway Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and they hope to hone their abilities with the ACSSJ. She is looking to eventually pursue an MFA in Screenwriting, but is very happy to fully immerse herself in communications until then.

Mary Sommerhauser, Graphic Design and Marketing Consultant
Avila University, Class of 2018

Mary Sommerhauser graduated from Avila University in Kansas City, MO and majored in Graphic Design. At Avila she was involved in Campus Ministry and in the 1650 Society. After an amazing experience on ACSSJ's Student Pilgrimage to Le Puy, Mary got involved with the ACSSJ. Mary now works as a Graphic Designer for the ACSSJ.