Leadership
Abigail Zimmerman, Senior Warden
Abigail Zimmerman is a senior in Sid double majoring in Social Policy Analysis and Religion. She is from Waco, TX, and loves hiking, watching movies, and music. Abigail has been involved with Autry since her freshman year, and has loved watching the group grow and evolve. She cannot wait to meet this year’s new members and see all the amazing things Autry will do this year!
Malyn Selinidis, graduate campus advocate
Malyn Selinidis is a 5th year PhD candidate in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology program who spends their free time running board game nights, making pottery, or enjoying good food with friends.
I was recruited to Autry House by a friend of mine and I certainly couldn't thank them enough for that suggestion! I was looking for a church that would act not only as a welcoming community to all but that could honestly balance deep and fun discussions. I’ve now been a part of this group for several years as a Graduate Student leader and especially enjoy the friendship and community that come from our group. As a Graduate Student, I didn’t expect to interact with so many lovely undergraduates, but now they all stop to say hello and our group of Graduate Students are just as friendly!
Zachary Rubio, undergraduate Campus Advocate
Beth Anne celebrating at Monday Worship. Photo Credit: Roger Hutchison
The Rev. Beth Anne Nelson,
Campus Missioner
Beth Anne believes in finding God’s grace through the rhythms and rituals of church life. She began her ministry to Rice University in 2023, where leads worship and supports weekly opportunities for encountering God with students, faculty, and staff. Beth Anne finds joy in walking with students as they mature in faith.
Beth Anne graduated with a B.S. from Michigan State University (2006), a M.Div. from Eden Theological Seminary (2009), and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Seminary of the Southwest (2021). She grew up in a Congregationalist Church, was ordained in the American Baptist tradition (2009), and found her way to the Episcopal Church through the evangelism of a priest. After moving to Texas, she served as a lay youth minister. Later, she was ordained as a transitional deacon (2021), then a priest (2022). After ordination, she served as a curate at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Houston.
Beth Anne is married to The Rev. David Nelson, whom she met while they were both doing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in the same region. Together, they have two children, Grace and Faith, and their dog, Sugar. When not spending time in ministry, she enjoys running marathons, reading, and spending time with friends.
You can reach Beth Anne by email at missioner@churchatrice.org.