Our Staff
FATHER NATHAN MAMO, S.T.L.
Pastor
Fr. Nathan Mamo was ordained in 1978 for the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii, where he served for 21 years in various parishes, including as Rector at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. He studied for the priesthood at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. He earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) in New Testament Studies at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (JSTB) in 1994. His research was in St. Paul’s idea of decision-making in the Corinthian Church. He departed Hawaii in 1998 and served at three parishes in the Diocese of San Jose before moving to the Diocese of Reno in 2009. He and Sophie have been together since 2010.
THERESE GAIKOWSKI
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
My family moved from the East Bay Area of California to Sparks, Nevada in 2001. My background is in Human Resources, but I have been working in office management for 21 years. I managed a veterinary clinic in Sparks for 7 years and I have been employed in the Diocese of Reno since 2009. I joined the staff of Our Lady of Wisdom in September 2014. When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family camping, watching movies, baking, and scrapbooking family memories.
Ivana lang
STUDENT COORDINATOR
Hi, I’m Ivana Lang, your local zesty achiever. I’m a senior in the Honors College, majoring in Accounting and International Business and minoring in Chinese. Catch me playing the ukulele or having a conversation at the Newman Center. I hope hanging out with me brings energy and clarity! Stay fresh.
Kiana martinez
STUDENT COORDINATOR
Hello! My name is Kiana and I am from Carson City, Nevada. I’m majoring in business finance this fall at UNR. I love nature, traveling, music, soccer, yoga, painting, and spending time with people! Fun fact: I play ukulele and love to sing around the campfire. I’m excited and looking forward to making new friends so feel free to reach out!
NOEMI VALLE DIAZ
STUDENT COORDINATOR
Hi, my name is Noemi Valle Diaz and I’m one of the Student Coordinators here at the Newman Center! I’m a senior double majoring in Criminal Justice with a Law and Justice Specialization and Philosophy with an emphasis in Ethics, Law, and Politics. I always love a good show to binge-watch on Netflix, going on hikes, dancing, and hanging out at the Newman Center. I enjoy getting to know people, and don’t worry I’m a talker, so stop by and say hi! See you around!