Martha Malinski, Executive Director
Martha Malinski is the Executive Director for the Association of Colleges of the Sisters of St. 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 member campuses. At St. Catherine University, 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

Ashley Amaro, Marketing and Communications Intern
Mount Saint Mary's University

Ashley Amaro (she/her) is a current junior attending Mount Saint Mary’s University-LA. She is pursuing a Business Administration Degree with an emphasis in Marketing and Management. She has previously worked for Campus Ministry and is currently a Lector at her local church. She hopes to gain and strengthen her marketing skills while working with the association. ​
Finn Murray, Social Media Intern
Finn Murray (they/them) 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.