Dear Luther Community,
I am happy to announce that Stanley Ayashim (‘21) has been appointed to a half-time position as Residential Life Program Coordinator. Stanley will join the Student Affairs Team and will report to me. The Residential Life Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the seminary’s residential life program, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment for students. This role directly contributes to student retention and satisfaction by managing housing logistics, coordinating student activities, and serving as a primary point of contact for residential students. Stanley will continue in his role as associate pastor at First Lutheran Church in Saint Paul with a reduced load. His ministry background includes coordinating volunteers, missions outreach, disaster response, emergency management, and customer service. I offer my gratitude to the members of the search committee and our Office of Human Resources for their assistance. Please join me in welcoming Stanley to the community.
—Leon A. Rodrigues
Dean of Student and VP for Inclusion and Belonging