Our Student Leaders

ALYSSA ROUCHON, President, arouchon@albany.edu 

Hi my name is Alyssa Rouchon and I am a senior majoring in Biology and I’ll be your Cornerstone President for the 2025-2026 school year. Cornerstone to me has been a place where we all can come together as a community and grow in our faith together. I hope that you can find comfort in this organization as we share God's love and light with one another. 

RUBY MONCRIEFT, Vice President and Bible Study, rmoncrieft@albany.edu 

Hello! I am Ruby Moncrieft and I am a Junior class of 2027 at University of Albany. Being at this school is teaching me to take great pride in my education, experiences, and accomplishments. (Go Great Danes) Cornerstone has been a staple in my walk of faith. I am so grateful to be a part of such a family. I will be serving as the Vice President and bible study leader for the school year. When I think about the new memories and connections, excitement is an understatement! Stay blessed!

SAMAIYA COATES, Secretary, scoates@albany.edu 

Hi, my name is Samaiya Coates and I am a double major in Business Administration and Fine art. I am expected to graduate by 2028 in the fall. In Cornerstone I am the new Secretary. One thing that I love about Cornerstone was the great energy that I was welcomed to when I first came to this school as a freshman last year.

BRANDEN FORESTAL, Treasurer, bforestal@albany.edu

My name is Branden Forestal. I am a Senior, an accounting major, and from New Windsor, New York. I will be your treasurer for the 2025-2026 school year. Cornerstone is a very welcoming community, and a place where you can grow your faith in God and gain some new friends. Hope you guys have a wonderful time here and are able to grow more with God.

ANISSA CLARKE, Co-Program/Game Night Coordinator, aclarke4@albany.edu 

Hi everyone! My name is Anissa and I will be serving as your co-program/game night coordinator this school year. I am currently a junior majoring in business administration with a minor in theater. One thing I love about cornerstone is how welcoming everyone is. There is a genuine interest in getting to know everyone who walks through those doors.

RYANNA BLYE, Co-Program/Game Night Coordinator, rblye@albany.edu

Hi! I’m Ry. I’m a junior majoring in Accounting and plan to graduate in 2027. I am  the Game Night Coordinator. I love the connection the Cornerstone family has because it really feels like home.

VICTORIA OGU, Co-Publicity Coordinator, vogu@albany.edu 

Hi everyone! I am Victoria Ogu. I am a Nursing major with a minor in Psychology. I expect to graduate in 2028. I am excited to serve as the co-publicity and social media coordinator this year. I love the Cornerstone worship, the company, the teachings, and all our amazing trips!

ALIYAH GURLEY, Co-Publicity Coordinator, agurley@albany.edu 

I’m Aliyah Gurley and I am a sophomore human biology major intended to graduate in 2028. This year I am co-coordinating publicity and social media for Cornerstone. I love Cornerstone because it’s a genuine, welcoming community where I feel accepted by those around me. Some of my closest friends in college have been from Cornerstone and everyone is always there to support and encourage each other. Being part of the group has really helped me grow in my faith and strengthen my relationship with God. It’s honestly been one of the most impactful parts of my college experience so far.

ALEXANDRE LUMBALA, Worship Coordinator, alumbala@albany.edu 

I’m Alexandre. It’s really an honor to serve as worship coordinator.  I’m in my last year as an accounting major at UAlbany. I hope to use my creativity in service to others at Cornerstone. I’ve been able to find a community which aligns with my values well.

AARON MADEJ, Food & Faith Coordinator, amadej@albany.edu 

I am currently a senior studying Human Development and also a Media Consultant. I enjoy baking (and breaking) bread, working with others building local businesses, and I am currently co-teaching freshman seminars! I most enjoy making connections in our faiths with a communal meal and at mid-week meetups with a good bagel. 

KERRY LOUIS, Bible Study Leader, kalouis@albany.edu 

Hi y’all! My name is Kerry Louis. I’m studying Political Science and expect to graduate in 2027. This year, I’m serving as the Bible Study Coordinator for Cornerstone. I love that Cornerstone brings people together through fellowship and of course, food! Cornerstone has also taught me the value of vulnerability. Knowing that there’s a group of people who truly want to support me, see me succeed, and encourage me to be my best has made a huge difference. I’m really grateful for everything Cornerstone has poured into my life.

JEREMIAH ELCOCK, Sound Technician, jelcock@albany.edu

My name is Jeremiah Elcock, and I am studying philosophy/religious studies with a minor in Judaic studies. I am expected to graduate in May, 2027.  Something I love about Cornerstone is that it is a community of people who are trying to honor Christ, as well as help others do the same.