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Ray is from Reisterstown, Maryland and graduated from the Univ. of Maryland in 2004. After college he spent a year serving in Argentina with Young Adults in Global Mission of the ELCA and spent another approximately two years serving in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe before starting seminary. After graduating from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (now United Lutheran), he was called to be the Lutheran campus pastor at the University of Maryland where he has been serving since 2011. He is a recipient of the James Carr Distinguished Service Award for Lutheran Campus Ministry and currently service as the vice-chair of the National LuMin (Lutheran Campus Ministry) board.
He and his wife, Karin, live in College Park and have two children. Ray likes to play basketball, listen to Taylor Swift, talk about politics and global affairs, travel, and learn from others while in conversation. He loves helping connect students with people and other resources as they seek to share their gifts and passion.
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Email: rranker@umd.edu
Phone: (410) 294 -6691
UMD Chaplain
Pastor Ray Ranker
Rachel is from Texas and deeply misses Tex-Mex. They have spent time in Presbyterian churches, a Methodist seminary, and grew up in the Baptist church. She is grateful to have landed in the Lutheran church, has a M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and an MA in Lutheran Studies from Wartburg Theological Seminary. Rachel cares about interfaith partnership and feels it's a great gift to learn from and with others. They love Jesus and are passionate about sharing the good news of God’s abundant love. Rachel is grateful to have landed with the Humble Walk. You can see her playing the Guitar on Sundays, leading bible studies, going on walks with students, or just hanging out! Rachel splits her time between Humble Walk and Christ Lutheran Church in DC. Rachel and her wife, Kara, currently live in Washington, D.C., with their puppy, Obi. Rachel loves inspirational sports movies, going on long hikes (or more frequently long walks up small hills), working on stained glass, listening to Chapelle Roan and other pop girlies.
Email: rgeddes@umd.edu
Phone: 713-702-4862
Associate Campus Pastor
Pastor Rachel Geddes
Lauren is originally from a small town in Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Marketing & International Business. A few of her favorite things include spending time with her family and friends, reading, listening to music, and traveling. She loves being a mom to both her human children and her fur babies!
Email: lcmadmin@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 927 - 5508
Administrative Assistant
Lauren Werley-Wolf
Nicole is the Program Coordinator for The Humble Walk. Originally from rural Iowa, and a lifelong Lutheran. She is always up for a new adventure. She graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's degree in Religion and has experience working in church congregations and at a bible camp. After living in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio, she's thrilled to be on the East Coast. Nicole has been at Humble Walk since September 2025, she works with student leaders and staff to organize weekly programs and events. She's excited to be a part of The Humble Walk and loves building relationships with students and hearing their stories. In her free time, you'll find her acrylic painting, watching Christmas movies, spending time with loved ones, or going for a walk. She's always ready to chat, so feel free to reach out and say hello!
Email: nkiefer1@umd.edu
Phone: 641-220-7256
Program Coordinator
Nicole Kiefer
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