Rector

Amanda Bell is from Chandler, AZ. She graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, and lived in McGlinn during her time at Notre Dame. She earned her Master of Arts degree also in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She then spent 10.5 years serving Seton Catholic Prep in Chandler both teaching Theology and serving as Campus Minister. She has always felt a strong call to walk with young people through their years of discerning who they are and where they belong in this world. Most importantly she hopes they will come to know the truth that they are loved and have a unique, unrepeatable, and important role to play. She loves a good adventure, great coffee, exploring her local city, and absolutely loves to style anything: decor, clothes, makeup!

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Amanda truly believes the hand of the Lord prompted her to come to Notre Dame to serve the women of Badin Hall in order to continue her call and passion of accompanying young people in their walk of life and faith- only now at the college level. She reflected: “Notre Dame has long been in my heart since my own time as a student here, but to be called back to serve in this role of Rector is an adventure I never saw coming. I am really excited to share in the mission of Notre Dame and to add to the rich history and unique experience of Residential Life here. I truly am looking forward to first just getting to know the women of Badin and then continuing to foster the unique community that exists within those walls."

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Phone: 574-631-3780

​Email: abell2@nd.edu

Priest in Residence

Rev. Patrick D. Gaffney, CSC, is a prest-in-resident in Badin Hall. Prior to moving back to Notre Dame's campus in the spring of 2024, he was in Dhaka, serving as the Vice Chancellor of the Congregation’s newest university. Notre Dame University Bangladesh was founded 1n 2013 by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province in response to requests from the Catholic bishops of Bangladesh who have appreciated the long experience of Holy Cross priests, brothers, and sisters as educators in East Bengal. Before that, Fr. Gaffney worked for 36 years on the faculty of the University of Notre Dame in the Department of Anthropology. He was also a fellow and field worker in the Joan B. Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies. He took his doctorate at the University of Chicago after studying theology at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. He was born and grew up near the Columbia River on the high plateau of eastern Washington State. From there, he first came to Indiana as a freshman in high school to study at Holy Cross Seminary. His academic interests include religion, authority, and socio-political life in the Islamic context especially in the Arab world. In addition to the Middle East, he has done research in Europe and east Africa. Lately he has turned his attention to the study of attitudes, rituals, and cultural practices surrounding death and memorials.

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​Email: pgaffney@nd.edu

Assistant Rector

Hi everyone!! I'm Cece and I'm so excited to be returning for a second year as a Badin Assistant Rector! I'm a third year law student from Buffalo, NY. I attended Franciscan University for undergrad and got my degree in psychology. I love reading, traveling, thrifting, and spending time with my friends and family. I'm looking forward to another amazing year in Badin!

Assistant Rector

My name is Maria and I'm a rising third-year law student! I was born and raised in La Porte, Indiana (about 40 minutes from campus), and I went to Notre Dame for undergrad. I studied political science and Japanese, and I took a gap year to teach English in Hokkaido, Japan before starting law school. I'm moving to Oklahoma City after graduation, where my Fiance is going to be stationed at Tinker AFB. 

2 Lake RA

Hey, y'all! I'm Cassidy, a pre-med electrical engineering 5th year student. Though I've lived my past 4 years next door in Howard Hall, I am very excited to share my last year with you in Badin! I am originally from New Orleans, LA, and the best thing about it is the food. I love trying new foods, and you will never hear me turn down an opportunity to get a little treat. :) After classes and homework, you can find me rollerblading around God Quad, snacking on some cheese, or relaxing in a rocking chair on the porch. I look forward to meeting all you lovely frogs soon! 

2 Quad RA

Hi everyone! My name is Kaili Cuenca. I am a Political Science and International Economics major. My hometown is San Antonio, Texas. For the past three years I have had the privilege of calling Badin my home and have made some of my closest friends and best memories here. On campus, I am involved with research for one of my professors through the Kellogg Scholars Program, jump rope club, and have participated in programs through the Center for Social Concerns and the Center for the Study of Languages and Culture. I love traveling, watching movies (especially period dramas), walking around the lakes, and reading. I am super excited to be an RA and can't wait for another awesome year with the Bullfrogs!

3 Lake RA

My name is Sarah and I am a biology major from Seattle, Washington. I enjoy going for runs, playing absolutely all the rec sports, baking, reading, and playing card/board games! I love dorm life at Notre Dame from hall gov events, to dorm mass, to hallway chats, and I am SO so excited to get to know everyone and be part of the awesome community in Badin.  

3 Quad RA

Hi my name is Morgan! I’m originally from Exeter, NH and I’m majoring in American Studies and Education, Schooling, & Society at Notre Dame. On campus I have been a part of Badin’s Spirituality Commission, do research with American Studies professors, work at the Kroc Institute, and volunteer in South Bend. I also am participating in the Washington Program this semester and volunteering with an education nonprofit in DC! In my free time I like to go for walks/hikes, get coffee, read, and play basketball! I can’t wait to come back to Badin and be an RA senior year :) 

4th Floor RA

Hi y'all. I am Kaitlin, a soon-to-be senior hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. I am majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Theology and am currently abroad in Perth, Australia (#downunda). I love to dance and am in Dance Africa and Pfresh. I'm a big fan of poetry; shoutout W.B. Yeats. I like being outside and taking in the views (shoes optional). When I'm out and about on campus I'm usually on my longboard. I'd consider myself somewhat of a social butterfly and I love going to South Dining Hall. Also, my room decorations are gonna be peak cozy vibes, so I'm hoping that will entice y'all to drop by and hang next year ;). Till then, Kaitlin.