Get to know our 2024-2025 student officers!
Josh Bruce
President
Junior, Mechanical Engineering
Hi guys! My name is Josh Bruce and I am the President fot he 2024-25 school year! When I first came to Penn State, I was completely overwhelmed by all the people and clubs, and I didn’t know if I would be able to find a strong Christian community that I could be a part of. I was lucky enough to get connected with the Navigators my first week of Freshman year, and since then I have been able to grow, not just into a great group of friends, but also in a deeper connection with God and his Word! The Navigators offers so many great opportunities to involved, and I definitely recommend taking advantage of all of them! Having a strong group of believers supporting me has been so encouraging, and being able to share the Word with others is an experience like no other. In my free time I like to run, swim, and hang out with friends and family!
Olivia DeFino
Secretary
Sophomore, Speech Pathology, special education
Hey everyone! I’m Liv and I’m a sophomore studying speech pathology with a minor in special education. I’m from Wilmington, DE. I knew coming into PSU that I wanted t be apart of a christian community and Navigators became family so quickly. I immediately felt so welcomed and since then it has been such a fun group to be apart of. I’ve met amazing people who I now consider best friends, and have grown so much deeper in my faith. I am also apart of the club swim team here and enjoy reading, music, and spending time outdoors. I’m still in awe the Lord led me to this wonderful ministry and I’m looking forward to getting to serve as the secretary this year!
Davis Yoshitani
Event Coordinator
Senior, Advertising
Hi! My name is Davis! I am from West Point, New York and study advertising here at Penn State but, more importantly, I am so excited to serve as the Navigators first ever Event Coordinator this year! I love the Navigators and I am so blessed to have joined the ministry my sophomore year. I have found life long friends and, by God’s grace alone, I have deepened my relationship with Him - what could be better than that? In addition to serving as the event coordinator, I am excited to be a Bible study leader this Fall. In my free time, I enjoy running, watching F1, hanging out with fellow Navigator roommates, and planning a wedding with the Navs Vice President ;)
Sarah Wick
Vice President
Senior, Food Science
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Wick, and I’m so happy to serve as the Vice President for the Navigators ministry. I joined this wonderful community at the start of my freshman year adn discovered that it’s much more than just another student organizations 1 the Navigators is truly a beacon of Christ’s love and hope on Penn State’s campus. I’m also excited to continue my roles as a Bible study leader and member of the worship team this year. I love baking desserts, going on long runs and spending time with friends. I’m thrilled to see how the Lord will work within the Navigators this year. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Brayden Brooks
Treasurer
Senior, Engineering
Hi there! My name is Brayden Brooks and I am the current Treasurer of the Penn State Navigators. I learned of the Navigators through the Involvement Fair. I scanned the QR code they had, and got connected with the staff a short time later! In my free time I love making music, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. I am super excited for my third consecutive year as treasurer!