Position: Co-President
Hometown: Andalusia, AL
Major: Motorsports Management
Year: Senior

I am Co-President of the Advocates as well as President of the Great Movies Club. My favorite part of the Abbey is the community. The people here are very welcoming and help make the Abbey feel like home. I am studying Motorsport Management with a minor in Digital Sport Media. A fun fact about me is that I have been to 45 of the 50 States.

Position: Co-President
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Major: Motorsport Management & Business Management
Year: Senior

I enjoy working in social media and photography/videography. I have prior experience in NASCAR in this department, which high skills developed in Adobe Products. I am also a big BMW enthusiast, and always wear BMW gear.

Position: Lead Tour Guide
Hometown: Winterville, NC
Major: Masters in Data Analytics
Year: Senior

Hello I’m Joshua Atkinson I graduated form Belmont Abbey with duel degrees in sport management and psychology. I am currently getting my masters in Data Analytics and I am a proud member of the bowling team.

Position: Lead Office Guide
Hometown: Germantown, MD
Major: Biology
Year: Junior

Adrienne Welch is a Junior majoring in Biology. She chose to come to the Abbey because of its close community and welcoming atmosphere. This is her first year as an Abbey advocate, and she’s excited to be back on campus!

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Major: Biology and Great Books
Year: Senior

Hi! My name is Anina! I am from Sacramento, California! I am double Majoring in Biology and Great Books! I am hoping to go to Medical School school after BAC! I also play soccer for a club in Charlotte!  work for Charlotte Football Club as a Youth Community Coach! Some of my favorite things to do when not studying are: Working for Charlotte Football Club as a Community Youth Soccer Coach, Playing soccer with friends, Photography (and drone photography), Traveling, Kayaking, Hiking, and going to Charlotte FC games with friends and family!⚽️

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: Educational Studies
Year: Junior

I play basketball and sing and love getting to know new people.

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Major: History
Year: Junior

Hi, my name is Jim I am a rising junior for Belmont Abbey College. This is my second year here, and I love to play frisbee and baseball, do yard work, go to the gym, read history books, and hang out with friends.

Position: Tour & Office Guide
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Sophomore

My name is Hannah Blaha and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have five younger siblings and a dog named Moses. I graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School in 2023. I also worked as a Customer Service Clerk at Harris Teeter when I was in high school. I enjoy volunteering at my home parish and I care deeply about my faith. I am part of the Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Program at Belmont Abbey. I also like to sing and I am a part of the Abbey Chorus. Finally, I intend to major in Elementary Education and minor in Theology.

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Spokane Valley, WA
Major: Great Books
Year: Senior

David Cornwell is a senior in the Honors College, and will be majoring in Great Books with a triple minor in theology, theater, and English. He is an active member in the Abbey’s Catholic community and the Abbey Players, having featured in 5 main-stage productions through his junior year. He has been a tour guide with the Abbey Advocates since January 2024, and has enjoyed showing the beauty of the Abbey to prospective students. He hopes to finish his degree in the spring and move on to earn his PhD in English after he gets married this coming summer.

Position: Office Guide
Hometown: Patchogue, NY
Major: Elementary Education
Year: Junior

Hello! I’m Canan and I’m a Junior from Long Island New York. I am an Elementary Education Major, and am on the Women’s Bowling team. I enjoy the outdoors, concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Position: Office & Tour Guide
Hometown: Cramerton, NC
Major: History
Year: Sophomore

Hi! My name is Nadezhda—but I go by Nadia. In my free time I love reading, writing, and exercising.

Position: Office Guide
Hometown: Spring, TX
Major: Biology
Year: Senior

I am currently a Senior, majoring in Biology. At the Abbey, I enjoy competing for the Cross Country and Track team, as well as participating in the Hintemeyer program. I chose the Abbey for its close-knit community and beautiful campus! I love reading, sports, baking, and spending time with my friends and teammates. I look forward to a fun year and welcoming prospective students to the Abbey!

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Kano, Nigeria
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore

I love soccer, playing games, and studying for med school to become a doctor in the neurology department. I like discussing random things with people and doing any activity.

Position: Tour Guide
Hometown: Victor, NY
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Year: Sophomore

My name is Ben Gensiejewski and I am from Victor, New York. I am a St. Thomas More Scholar and involved in Ultimate Frisbee Club, Men’s Group, The North Carolina Student Legislature and Young America’s Foundation. In my free time I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, growing in my Catholic Faith, and researching Polish history. Upon graduating I am hoping to pursue a career in politics. I look forward to welcoming you into our community!