Q1. WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE?

Senior Project Manager for Diversity and Inclusion

Q2. WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

As Senior Project Manager for Diversity and Inclusion, I am responsible for NFCYM’s efforts to live into its values as an inclusive and diverse organization.

Q3. WHY DO YOU WORK FOR NFCYM?

I have worked for NFCYM since 2018. Ministering with and advocating for young people is my vocation. Being blessed to grow up and serve in the diverse communities of Chicago, I find the opportunity that NFCYM has provided by creating this role to be an amazing gift to the field of Catholic youth ministry and to the U.S. Catholic Church. To help lead this important work is an honor and privilege and I am proud that NFCYM is taking a leadership role in helping us be a more welcoming and inclusive community to all our brothers and sisters.

Q4. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

My top Clifton Strengths are: Connectedness, Context, Relator, Learner, and Arranger

I love listening and learning from people and helping to develop relationships among the amazing people who are doing this ministry.

Q5. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT…

Contact me if you have questions about becoming a partner in the mission, how to support better and understand the multicultural and diverse realities of your region or diocese, and support of members serving cultural communities. You can also reach out to me on projects and initiatives like: Youth on the Margins, Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe, Webinars en Español, Journeying Together: An Intercultural Youth and Young Adult Encounter (USCCB), The National Dialogue, and the National Youth Ministry Awards.

I am based in Chicago, IL and can be reached at [email protected] or at 202-301-5166.