Our Staff
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Todd Salmi
The Rev. Dr. Todd Salmi is Pastor and Executive Director of Wesley San Antonio. Pastor Todd is an ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church and has worked with college students in ministry for more than a decade.
Todd enjoys helping young adults find their joyful calling in life, cultivating beloved community based in faithful friendships, and seeks to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors. Todd earned his Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.) from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University (SMU), his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, and earned a dual degree Bachelors in Business (Business Honors/Management Information Systems) and Bachelors of Arts in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin.
In addition to the Wesley San Antonio, Todd also serves as the Pastor of the United Campus Ministry at Texas State University and as President of the Board of Southside Community Center (a United Methodist Women National Mission Institution).
Todd's is married, has four kids, loves mission trips, and pinball!
MINISTRY ADMIN: BRENDA MENESES
Brenda Meneses started working part-time in 2009 for a few months, before becoming a full-time employee at the United Methodist Student Center.
Brenda came from Bolivia to the U.S. when she was 15 years old along with her immediate family. After graduating from Jusdon HS., she worked for 2 private companies before enrolling at SAC, where she graduated with an Associate Degree in Computer Programing, with a Certificate in ORACLE (SQL Database).
While a student at SAC, she became an intern for this Ministry. While participating in many Mission Projects (local and abroad) she fell in love with Campus Ministry and the lifelong friendships.
After graduating from SAC, she became a Board Member. Later the new Director at the time needed assistance, and asked her to work part-time which afterwards became full time Administrative Assistant. Now, Brenda can be there for students and give as she received as the Ministry Administrator.
When she is not working, she is interacting with the students, or working on a project. She enjoys spending time with family, and traveling or building things. She is also in constant contact through WhatsApp with her sister and niece in Canada.
Brenda enjoys playing with her cats and helping animals in need.
Program Coordinator: J. Alex Ruiz
J. Alex Ruiz came to work for the Wesley in 2012 by way of a friend and has been part of the organization ever since. He has enjoyed being part of planning and taking part in our Hot Potato informative discussions, mission trips, retreats, worship band and much more. As an avid musician he worked to help lead music during worship and mission trips. A life long student of archaeology and anthropology Alex has continued to pursue this line of study. He was featured on the History Channel Show "Forged in Fire" and brought home a win. When he's not at the Wesley he can be found in his shop "Volundr Forge". He currently serves as the Blacksmith for the Alamo and teaches blacksmithing all over New England.
Student Leader (Trinity): Paige Langford
Paige is a senior Geosciences and Environmental Studies double major, and has been a part of the Wesley since the fall of her freshmen year, the fall of 2020. She is currently serving as the co-President of the Wesley at Trinity. Her favorite thing about the Wesley is that we are a close-knit group of friends that can speak freely about anything that’s on our minds. When she’s not busy with school, she loves to read sci-fi books and watch Pride and Prejudice (2005) for the thousandth time over.
Student Leader (Trinity): Grace MaGavern
Grace is a senior Biology and Environmental Studies double major, and has been a part of Wesley since her freshmen year, in the fall of 2020. She is currently serving as the co-president of the Wesley at Trinity. She enjoys the thought-provoking discussions Trinity’s Wesley group shares and appreciates the connection it brings to the greater San Antonio community. When she’s not doing schoolwork, you can find Grace outside reading, hiking, or looking for plants
Pastor in Residence: Shiloh Morris
Shiloh moved to San Antonio in 2021 to Travis Park Church . Shiloh graduated from McMurry University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and graduated from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 2016 with her Master of Divinity. During her yearlong internship, Shiloh was placed at McMurry University in the Chaplain’s office where she served as the Student Ministry Director and as a teaching assistant in the Religion Department.
In that placement, she found her passion for working with students of all ages in a student ministry setting and academic setting, especially college & university students. After graduation, Shiloh served at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Lubbock, as the Associate Pastor of Student Ministries for 5 years. Areas of focus and interest of Shiloh’s include Koine Greek, the New Testament (especially Luke-Acts), Liberation theology, feminist theology, and dialogue with the other.
Shiloh has three spoiled cats (Meeko, Tipton, & Lewis), who she is more than willing to show you pictures of anytime. Some of her favorite things are: sweet tea, corny/”dad” jokes, video games, disc golf, attending student’s extracurricular activities, guest lecturing, and whatever else keeps her busy for the time being.