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Welcome to RUF at Penn State! We are all part of this big campus and everything it has to offer, yet we all need a smaller more personal place to belong. In the first century, Jesus invited people with a love that had never been seen before. At RUF, we explore this unique love of Jesus and look to experience his love in community together. We welcome students from all backgrounds who are looking to grow in their faith or investigate biblical Christianity.
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Meet Our Team

Matt Dabiero
Matt and Joanna both grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Penn State, where Matt studied communications, and Joanna studied nursing science. Matt and Joanna met through RUF at Penn State, and loved being a part of the ministry there as students. They have spent the past few years in Charlotte, NC, where Matt attended Reformed Theological Seminary and Joanna worked as a nurse.
Matt fell in love with Christ and his church through his time in RUF at Penn State, and he is excited to return to do ministry with college students! Matt loves camping, running, board games, sports, movies, and trying new foods. Reach out to Matt to hang out!

Jessica Shaver
Jessica grew up in Vero Beach, Florida with her family. She went to Florida Atlantic University from 2018-2022 where she studied Set Design and Scenic Art. She grew up knowing Jesus but started to make her faith her own in college through RUF. She grew to know the love of God and the friends that she made around her. Jessica served as a Intern from 2022-2025 at Penn State and is excited to continue serving on Penn States campus as Campus Staff. In her free time she likes drinking matcha, going on runs, rock climbing or going for a hike. She also loves a good evening spent with friends or by herself reading a book, crafting or watching a show.