Pastor Joe: 305-742-5442
UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
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OUR LEADERS
The Faces of Our Organization
Our dedicated team of leaders are always on the ball, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of Christ forward. Meet some of our amazing leaders below!
JOE LORTIE
Chaplain/Pastor
Joe Lortie is the full time chaplain for University Christian Fellowship at the University of Miami and has worked with students for over 20 years.
Contact: 305-742-5442
Brenis Bostick
Intern/Connect Group Leader
Brenis graduated the University of Miami with the class of 2026. He loves fishing and spending time in fellowship with friends and family. He has a heart for service and helping everyone he can.
Contact: 954-798-2472
Tommy Reyes
President/Connect Group Leader
Tommy is a senior, majoring in Psychology form Long Island, New York. He is looking to go to graduate school and work with children with autism and developmental disabilities. He loves to run, play basketball, and listen to music.
Contact: 631-933-0261
Nyah Strahm
Secretary/Connect Group Leader
Nyah is a junior, from Sabetha, Kansas, majoring in Marine Biology and Ecology. She plans to go to grad school when she graduates and loves to read, hike, and bake!
Contact: 785-285-8753
Ricky Reyes
Connect Group Leader
Ricky is a senior from, Long Island, New York, majoring in Exercise Physiology with his sights set on Medical School. He loves hitting the gym, playing basketball, and talking about anything medical-related!
Contact: 631-933-0852
Jazz Slappey
Treasurer/Connect Group Leader
Jazz is a senior, from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in Meteorology. She is planning to work in weather, sports, and teaching. She likes playing basketball, drinking boba, and tutoring.
Contact: jazzslappeysop@gmail.com
Kali'a Victorino-Smith
Social Media Manager/Connect Group Leader
Kali'a is a sophomore, from Las Vegas, Nevada, majoring in Marine Science and Biology, and minoring in Marine Law and Sports Medicine. She loves dancing in her free time as well as going to the gym and pilates classes. She's always down for a sweet treat paired with a side quest around town with the friends she's made at UM so far, especially her UCF family!
Contact: 725-500-9584
Hank Ivey
Activities Director/Connect Group Leader
Hank is a sophomore, from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Sports Medicine. He loves animals and cooking as well as traveling and being out in nature!
Contact: Hank.Ivey10@gmail.com
Samuel Leon-Zelaya
Connect Group/Worship Leader
Sam is a sophomore, from Naples, Florida, majoring in Architecture. He likes to play music (drums, bass, piano) and weightlifting. He's always into a side quest when the opportunity presents itself.
Contact: 239-238-0937
Caitlin Cherenfant
Connect Group Leader
Caitlin is a senior, from North Miami, Florida, majoring in ITD (Innovation, Technology, and Design). She is getting into sculpture because she loves creating things with her hands.
P.S. She always has SO MANY tabs open on her computer.
Contact: 786-450-8063