FOCUS Missionary Team Director
Mary Kolesar | (301) 503-1409
Mary grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and attended Harvard University, where she studied Applied Math and Government and was a coxswain on the women’s rowing team. During college, she deeply encountered God's love, igniting her desire to share the Gospel. After graduation, she served as a FOCUS missionary at Virginia Tech for two years. Now, Mary is stepping into the role of FOCUS Team Director at the Duke Catholic Center, eager to live the Great Commission with Duke students.
FOCUS Missionary
Mary Wilson Screws | (901) 626-0015
Mary Wilson grew up in Memphis, TN, and studied Neuroscience and Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University on the pre-med track. Through faithful friends and the Sacraments, she encountered Christ's love, inspiring her to become a FOCUS missionary. She served at Auburn University for her first year and is now excited to be at Duke. Mary Wilson enjoys competitive pickleball and long walks with friends.
FOCUS Missionary
Gabriel Ramundo | (845) 570-7123
Gabriel was born in Nyack, New York, and lived in various places including Arizona, Maine, Long Island, and now Naples, Florida. After two years of community college in Long Island, he earned a Marketing degree from the University of Tampa, where he joined Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Following a profound reconversion during his senior year, he felt called to share the joy of the Church with his fraternity brothers. Against all his plans the Lord called him to mission, and he is beyond excited to be at Duke University!
FOCUS Missionary
Tyler Vasco | (941) 875-8359
Tyler, born and raised in southwest Florida, earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida. There, he experienced a deep reversion to the Catholic Faith, making it the center of his life. He enjoys playing guitar and banjo, pickleball, and outdoor activities, as well as reading and discussing theology and philosophy. He is excited to serve the students at Duke and grow with them as disciples of Christ.