Meet the Team

Natalie Gifford

Natalie Gifford is the Visionary & Founder of Women at the Well. She has been leading small groups for Moms for over 12 years. In an effort to reach all women of the parish she put together a night of Encounter. The word quickly spread and more parishes started joining in. She also creates and organizes the Abide IN Guided Prayer Journal for women to develop a daily habit of prayer. She is currently working at a very slow pace towards an MA in Theology from the Augusting Institute.
Natalie lives with her family of 6 in Des Moines, Iowa. She enjoys reading, running, theology, baking and a good cup of coffee.

Kristin Schiff

Kristin Schiff is a mother of four girls and a two baby boys and lives on a farm and ranch in western Nebraska with her husband, Scott. She is passionate about Cathotwo baby boysOffering licism, agriculture, and exercise. She is a Catholic convert of twelve years. She has worked in biotechnology for the last fifteen years. She helps lead the MOMS(Moms offering Moms Support) group at her parish and has organized women’s retreats for over 7 years.

Chaplain

Fr Matthew Nash

Apostolate Chaplain

Fr. Matthew Nash was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island on June 9th, 2017., Fr. Matthew attended Conception Seminary College and completed his theological studies in Rome. Father currently serves the Sandhills Catholic Parishes and surrounding communities. Fr. Matthew regards this assignment a blessing and is happy to serve as best as he can. The folks in the Sandhills have helped him to continue his growth in the Lord and he prays that he is able to return the blessing as their Pastor.

As Chaplain Fr Matthew Nash offers Masses for the Apostolate on every Marian Feast day. He continues to pray for the deepening devotion to Mary and strengthening of families for all Women at the Well women.