Experience

The Eudists - Congregation of Jesus & Mary
• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Development

  • May 2020 - Present


The Eudists - Congregation of Jesus and Mary

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director Of Development, US Region Secretary

  • May 2016 - May 2020

  Assist the Eudists' Regional Superior for the United States in two areas: administration (fundraising, accounting, archives, office management) and academics (prepare various publications on Eudist spirituality, assist in formation program for lay associates of the Congregation).

• Seminarian

  • Apr 2010 - May 2016

  The goal was to discern whether I was called to become a Catholic priest or brother within the Eudist Congregation. Included an intensive formation program in five areas: academic, human/psychological, spiritual, pastoral/ministerial, and communal living.At the end of the program, despite high marks from all my formators, I came to the conclusion that I am not cut out for serving the Church in this way.



John Paul the Great Catholic University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Taught a summer practicum class titled: "Philosophy and Evangelization Applied." Brought students "to the streets" for exposure to various ministry activities: with the homeless, youth, prisoners, and in hospitals. A framework for reflecting on the experiences was used to help students in understanding the goals of evangelization, the various philosophies encountered, and to aid in their own personal discernment. Taught a summer practicum class titled: "Philosophy and Evangelization Applied." Brought students "to the streets" for exposure to various ministry activities: with the homeless, youth, prisoners, and in hospitals. A framework for reflecting on the experiences was used to help students in understanding the goals of evangelization, the various philosophies encountered, and to aid in their own personal discernment.



Diocese of San Diego

• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Started as an intern during my MBA studies, was hired for summer work in subsequent years. Worked on projects with various offices: accounting/finance, HR, civil affairs, and Annual Catholic Appeal (development). Started as an intern during my MBA studies, was hired for summer work in subsequent years. Worked on projects with various offices: accounting/finance, HR, civil affairs, and Annual Catholic Appeal (development).



Yes on Proposition 4 (California)

• Production Coordinator

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

  Produced TV commercial campaign. Responsible for coordinating production on every Yes on 4 commercial that ran on television, including: - Eduardo Verastegui commercial - Child Predator video - The "bubble ad" spoof. Viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/user/friendsofsarah Appeared on major TV channels in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Mexicali, Modesto, Burbank. Produced TV commercial campaign. Responsible for coordinating production on every Yes on 4 commercial that ran on television, including: - Eduardo Verastegui commercial - Child Predator video - The "bubble ad" spoof. Viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/user/friendsofsarah Appeared on major TV channels in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Mexicali, Modesto, Burbank.