Marcus Pennell (any pronouns)

Marcus Pennell (any pronouns) lived in Grand Island before moving to Omaha in 2022 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English. They graduated in 2026, and are continuing to pursue an English Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Marcus has published a variety of news articles and has done advocacy work for queer inclusion in rural areas with the ACLU and Student Press Law Center. They also write and draw creatively, with a few essays and comics featured in local Omaha magazines. Marcus has a cat named Harriet and is a part of the River City Mixed Chorus. They like to roller skate and play piano, even though she is not objectively good at either. Marcus is excited to continue connecting with others through their work at the Abbey, taking over Family Ministry programming.