Jessica Chicka

I want to help first generation students be able to thrive and flourish at BU. As someone who has a Ph.D. but isn’t a professor, I feel I can help students navigate some of the challenges that come along with the academic rigors of study at BU while also having some perspectives outside of just academics.

I’m also a good listener and can help students think through some of the bigger existential questions they might encounter during their time at BU as a chaplain. Many international students are also first generation students, and I want to be a resource for them through the Newbury Center.

• Gender Identity and Pronouns: Female, she/her
• Race, Ethnicity, and/or Nationality: White
• Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
• Languages Spoken: English, basic German
• Business/Industry of Interest: Science, Social Sciences
• Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: I’m a triple-terrier, so I’ve been at BU for a while as a student and a staff person. I’m an ordained Lutheran pastor. I’m married to another BU alum and we have a precocious tabby cat named Igby. I’m passionate about environmental justice and interested in the role religion plays in informing people’s care for the Earth. I also love crochet/knitting, crafting in general, traveling, going to concerts, and binge-watching tv shows. I visit Disney World at least once a year. My favorite animals are foxes.
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