
Madeline Shepley
Planetarium Director
Madeline is an alumna of Indiana University and Ball State University where she studied astronomy and physics. It was through these two institutions that she first got to work at planetariums and share her love of astronomy, science, and the night sky. When not teaching class or in the planetarium, you might find her reading, writing, stargazing, watching sports, or plotting her next international excursion.

Tina Bruner
Administrative Assistant
Tina is an Olivet alumna who has served as an administrative assistant with the planetarium for 38 years! She has been married to Greg Bruner, the ONU Director of Financial Aid for 38 years and has 4 children. Tina loves traveling both internationally and domestically and has visited 49 different states. She loves to garden and dreams of starting a regenerative farm in Tennessee when she retires.

Isabella Barrios
Student Operator
Isabella is a freshman at Olivet studying criminology. When not in the planetarium, you might find her spending time with her German shepherd Hazel or geeking out about Greek mythology.

Raymond DiCamillo
Student Operator
Raymond is a sophomore at Olivet studying mechanical engineering. When not in the planetarium, you might find him dreaming about narwhals or beautiful space images.

Andrew Fund
Student Operator
Andrew is a junior at Olivet studying Earth and space sciences and math. When not in the planetarium, you might find him baking or being awed by black holes.

Tori Herndon
Operator
Tori is a junior at Olivet studying secondary education with an emphasis in Earth and space sciences. When not in the planetarium, you might find her engaging in bowling.

Elizabeth Kooyenga
Student Operator
Elizabeth is a senior at Olivet studying zoology and biology. When not in the planetarium, she is often involved with Zoology Club, the Animal Care program, and Equestrian Club.

Katie Kunzer
Student Operator
Katie is a junior at Olivet, studying geology. When not in the planetarium, she is an avid fan of all things Green Bay Packers.

Hayley O'Vell
Student Operator
Hayley is a senior at Olivet studying geology and chemistry. When she's not in the classroom or planetarium, she enjoys appreciating the beauty of nature by learning more about how it works and sharing that information with others.

Sarah Westbrook
Student Operator
Sarah is a sophomore at Olivet studying chemistry education. When not in the planetarium, you might find her reading or exploring the library.