Our Team
Abby Ledvina | Executive Director
Over the past 12 years, I’ve served in numerous roles at the Mauthe Center. My dedication is because of the mission to be inclusive and to bridge people of all walks of life. Fr. Mauthe inspired me years ago to be a more welcoming and compassionate individual in a world that can be divided and controversial. My work at the Center is to make it a place that builds community and uplifts the whole person. This year’s goal is to build a team and plan that elevates the Center to the larger Green Bay community. We do great work here and I know Fr. Mauthe would be proud to see his legacy live on.
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Email me at: abbyledvina@mcenter.org
Jill Olson | Assistant Director
I am an experienced higher education professional, a fierce advocate for voting rights and civic engagement, and a lover of interfaith cooperation. The Mauthe Center gives me an opportunity to share these passions with our community and create positive change in the world, starting close to home. Before coming to the Mauthe Center, I worked on democratic engagement with a nonpartisan college voting organization, led a campus voting coalition, planned and executed co-curricular programming on the topics of peace, justice and public understanding, and mentored a countless number of students. I am looking forward to bringing this experience and my connections with our local community to my work at the Mauthe Center. I believe that if we work to find that common thread that binds us together, we can banish some of the darkness in our world.
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Email me at: jill@mcenter.org
Jaimes Johnson | Director of Community Engagement
The opportunity to connect people to address needs and work together to improve lives is at the heart of my passion. The Mauthe Center gives me that opportunity. Our work to help individuals grow their relationships and community aligns perfectly. Getting up every day knowing that I have a chance to make a difference “that makes a difference” is what inspires me about my work at the Center. I look forward to connecting with you!
You can contact me at: jaimesjohnson@mcenter.org
Dr. Robert Pyne | Program Director
My role at the Mauthe Center resonates well with my passion for human flourishing and the work I enjoy as an educator and connector. I was a professor for many years, and my academic teaching and writing has focused on religion, sustainable peace, and human rights. I have served on the staff or the board for several non-profit organizations, working primarily in international peace building and refugee integration, and I have led institutional programs to promote environmental sustainability, civic engagement, and socially responsible practices. At the Mauthe Center, my role is to design and host educational programs that create space for curiosity, reflection, and respectful conversation, addressing vital concerns as we seek to move forward together. I often find myself saying, “I really care about this stuff," and I do. I want to see individuals and communities doing enormously well, and I think we can help make that happen.
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You can reach me at: robertpyne@mcenter.org
Zakaria Kassim | Student Coordinator
I am eager to broaden my worldview while helping others do the same, which is why I believe the Mauthe Center is the perfect fit for me. My experiences have been different from those of many others, and knowing that the Center focuses on connecting people from diverse backgrounds deeply resonates with me. I am inspired by the Center’s mission of inclusion, peace, and respect—principles I believe are essential for true understanding of one another. Without these core values, it’s difficult for us to come together as a community, and I’m committed to helping continue the Center’s mission.
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You can contact me at: zakaria@mcenter.org
Yazlyn Zehra | Student Coordinator
Hi everyone! I’m Yazlyn, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join the Mauthe Center this semester as our Marketing Coordinator. As a Business Administration student and leader in campus organizations, I’ve seen how powerful it is when people from different backgrounds come together. What drew me to the Center is its mission of inclusion, respect, and community — values that guide my own journey. I’m looking forward to contributing my energy and perspective to help make the Center a space where everyone feels they belong.​
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You can contact me at: yazlyn@mcenter.org
Jasmine Puls | Student Coordinator
Hi, I’m Jasmine, and I serve as the Democracy and Voter Engagement Coordinator at the Mauthe Center. What motivates me most about being here at the center is the focus on learning, inclusion, and the sense of community it brings — plus the convenience of being right on campus, which makes it easier to balance everything I’m involved in. To me, the Mauthe Center is a true safe space. Whether it’s the fireside room, meditation room, or the auditorium, every corner feels calm and peaceful. I’m excited to keep growing in this role and help others feel just as welcome here as I do.​
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You can contact me at: jasmine@mcenter.org