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Meet The Phonathon Callers
As an important part of MVNU’s fundraising team, student callers reach out to alumni, and friends of the University to share exciting news about campus activities, update contact information, and help raise funds for scholarships and other initiatives. Meet them below.
Isaiah Clark
Graduating Year: 2026
Hometown: Butler, Ohio
Major: Digital Media
Fun fact: My dad is an MVNU alum! He graduated in 2003, so it’s special to be continuing the legacy here.
Why did you choose to attend MVNU?
I chose to attend MVNU because it offered the digital media and communications program I wanted while also providing a Christ-centered education. Being in a community of like-minded individuals who share similar values was important to me, and MVNU felt like the perfect place to grow both academically and spiritually
Why did you want to be a Phonathon caller?
I wanted to be a Phonathon caller because I’m passionate about building connections and relationships, which is a key part of the communications field. I think it’s an amazing opportunity to engage with alumni, hear their stories, and strengthen their connection to MVNU.
Tell us about yourself!
I was homeschooled growing up and was blessed with amazing, godly parents who always pointed me toward Christ. While I always knew about God, I made the decision to truly follow Him at 13 and was baptized at 18. My faith has been a huge part of my journey, and I’m so grateful for MVNU—not only for the education but for how it continues to help me grow spiritually.
What were you doing before coming to MVNU?
Before coming to MVNU, I was still figuring out my path what I wanted to do, where I wanted to go, and how to make it happen. I knew I wanted to study communications, but I wasn’t sure which schools offered the right program or where to even start. After taking a three-year gap, I’m so grateful I finally made the decision to go back to school and pursue what I’m passionate about.
How has your experience at MVNU been?
My time at MVNU has been incredible. The community here is so welcoming, and I’ve made amazing friends who have made this journey even more special. My classes have been engaging and have given me the confidence and excitement to step into the world of digital media and communications. Overall, MVNU has been such a rewarding experience, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
What are your future goals?
My time at MVNU has given me the skills and confidence to step into the world of digital media. After graduation, I hope to work as a digital media strategist or videographer, and I’m also passionate about public relations. No matter where I end up, I’m trusting that God will lead me to the right path, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes me!
Kyra Ditto
Graduating Year: 2028
Hometown: New Philadelphia, Ohio
Major: Criminal Justice
Why did you choose MVNU?
I chose to attend MVNU because I wanted a school that would pour into me holistically, give me lifelong friends, and allow me to grow spiritually.
Why did you want to be a Phonathon caller?
I wanted to be a Phonathon caller because I am passionate about helping the university grow and to be successful in the future.
What were you doing before coming to MVNU?
I grew up going to church in a small town, didn’t have many close friends, had a crazy family life, and had no clue what I wanted to do with my future, until MVNU popped up on my radar.
How has your experience at MVNU been?
MVNU has felt like home since I set foot on campus for the first time in my sophomore year of high school. I have had such a positive experience at MVNU so far, not only because of friends I have made, but the chance to grow spiritually in ways I would have never thought possible.
What are your future goals?
Because of my experience at MVNU, I hope to become a juvenile victim advocate, and show teens in the juvenile detention system that they are loved by God, their creator, and that there is another way to live life. I also want to grow more in my faith and continue to follow God’s call for my life.
Aiden Mackey
Graduating Year: 2027
Hometown: Wooster, OH
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Sports Management
Why did you choose to attend MVNU?
MVNU had a great environment that wasn’t like any other college, and I felt like God called me here to further my education!
Why did you want to be a Phonathon Caller?
I wanted to become a Phonation caller so that I can better develop my communication skills and also learn more about alumni and their stories here at MVNU
What were you doing before coming to MVNU?
I went to Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. I didn’t consider MVNU until my girlfriend committed here. I looked into the school, visited, fell in love with the campus, and decided it was a place I wanted to call home!
How has your experience at MVNU been?
My freshman year at MVNU was tough. Like most people’s freshman year, you don’t know anyone, and you're trying to find a friend group. I was lucky to have my girlfriend, whom I am still with. She helped me push through the hard times until God blessed me with a great friend group. I plan on being friends with them for the rest of my life.
What are your future goals?
I hope to use my Business degree from MVNU to get a steady job out of college. My dream is to be a ticket salesman for a sports team soon after college.
Dominic Rose
Graduating Year: 2025
Hometown: Grove City, Ohio
Major: Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Why did you choose to attend MVNU?
I chose MVNU to grow closer to God, have an education that fits my desires, and find like-minded Christians with whom to become close friends.
Why did you want to be a Phonathon caller?
I wanted to be a Phonathon caller so I could earn money for the school that gave me so many lifelong friendships and memories.
What were you doing before coming to MVNU?
My life before MVNU consisted of growing up on the west side of Columbus. I followed the ways of the world, but my focus was on myself, which led to a life that you wouldn't describe as Christian.
How has your experience at MVNU been?
While attending MVNU I have had the opportunity to grow in my faith with new friends by my side. I have played on sports teams, worked for the university, and traveled to Kenya for a semester abroad.
What are your future goals?
Because of my experiences and education at MVNU, I can be prepared for my future. I plan for a career under the Department of Homeland Security, protecting and preparing our country against terrorism.
Sarah Wagner
Graduating Year: 2028
Hometown: Toronto, OH
Major: Worship Arts
Why did you choose to attend MVNU?
I chose MVNU because from the minute I stepped on campus, it felt like home. It made the most sense for all the right reasons.
Why did you want to be a Phonathon caller?
I love talking to people, and I also love to talk about things I am passionate about with people. Something I am passionate about is MVNU, so the opportunity for me to do this as a job absolutely interested me.
What were you doing before coming to MVNU?
Before MVNU, I was trying to live for myself and was doing things that did not benefit me or others at all. I lived a significant amount of time away from God and was still trying to find joy in the wrong places.
How has your experience at MVNU been?
Since being at MVNU, my faith has grown exponentially, and I am now fully committed to God's calling in my life.
What are your future goals?
I hope to become a worship pastor that is able to do my job well as a result of my time here.