Marilyn Blanchette
As President, I am committed to ensuring that the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. serves as an instrument to fulfill the promises of our Synod and transform our Church in bold new ways.
Marty Alves
Maribel Ayala
Donor Relations Coordinator
Maribel Ayala
As the Administrative Coordinator of Planned Giving and Donor Relations, I have the opportunity to appreciate our donors by planning events that celebrate their generosity. I am also fortunate to work with our Planned Giving Team to acknowledge and honor our donors for their extraordinary gifts to Our Church.
Scherral Barbosa
Database Manager
Being a part of the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is truly a blessing. The Lord has placed me in an environment that fosters the ministry that He has placed in my heart - helping others. It is truly satisfying when at the end of the workday you know that you had a hand in making a real difference in the life of an individual. I am honored to have the opportunity to further the ministry and mission of the Diocese of Orlando and The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida through my work.
Iris Bodre
My role at the Catholic Foundation means that I am taking an active role in God's charge to increase his Kingdom here on earth.
Kerri Braly
Communications Coordinator
Kerri Braly
As Campaign Communications Coordinator, I am blessed to tell the story of our people, their faith-filled generosity, and their dreams for the future of our Church. In telling that story, I invite others to stand with us as witnesses to the truth of Christ’s words in John 13:35, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Andy Corley
Database Administrator
Andy Corley
I have enjoyed working with database technology since I was 14 years old. It has always been a fascination of mine to see just how much data can be processed and made into useful reports to benefit worthy causes and make a difference in the world. So it is my pleasure and joy to administer the database server and core data and related technologies for The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.
Veronique Dowden
Administrative Assistant
Veronique Dowden
Because I love helping others, my role in The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is especially important to me. I am available to help lessen the workload of our Campaign Directors and anyone who requires a helping hand.
Martha Dunn
Donor Relations Manager
Martha Dunn
Working in The Catholic Foundation offers me the opportunity and the responsibility to participate in building donor relationships while supporting the philanthropic efforts of Our Catholic Appeal and the Alive in Christ campaign.
John Everhart
Campaign Director
John Everhart
Being a Campaign Director for the Catholic Foundation allows me to work within my faith and to use my talents for the growth and foundation of the Catholic Church locally and as a universal church. I am also able to connect parishioners with the vision of their local parish and with the works of the Diocese. By helping to create this kind of a relationship, I am able to see an individual and a parish grow in faith development, which in the end strengthens the bond of everyone to our catholic, Christian faith.
Bill Fenton, Jr.
Vice President for Advancement
Bill Fenton
As Vice President of the Catholic Foundation, I am honored to serve our pastors and parishioners in the Diocese of Orlando. We join together in Catholic faith and stewardship, to promote the gospel message of Christ throughout Central Florida.
Bob Gearhart
Gift Planning Officer
Bob Gearhart
As the Gift Planning Officer, I work closely with parishioners to help them structure life-changing gifts while being mindful of the benefits and consequences to the individual donor and their families. By establishing meaningful relationships, I heighten the awareness of planned giving opportunities throughout our Diocese and provide our generous parishioners with an opportunity to leave a truly transformational legacy for the future of our Church.
Meghan O'Malley
Campaign Director
Meghan O'Malley
Being a campaign director for The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida allows me the opportunity to work with a variety of parishes throughout the diocese. Not only do I get to work with great people, I also am part of the team bringing the Alive in Christ campaign to fruition. The priorities we will meet through Alive in Christ will transform the Catholic Church throughout Central Florida.
Ralph Perrino
Chief Financial Officer
Ralph Perrino
As the CFO of the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, I am committed to the faithful and responsible stewardship of the gifts that God's people have entrusted to His Church. It is a privilege and a joy to serve the Body of Christ in this capacity, and I remained humbled by the faith and generosity of our people and our parishes.
Paul Poirrier
Campaign Director
Paul Poirrier
As a Campaign Director for the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, I am honored to be serving the Diocese of Orlando in the Alive in Christ Campaign. It is my hope that this campaign will ensure the current and future pastoral and sacramental needs of the Catholic Church in Central Florida. We are called to grow, lead, and share the love of Christ. This campaign will succeed, not because of the money raised, but because of the prayers and sacrifices we each make. With each challenge, there is an opportunity for grace. Let us all be instruments of grace!
Doris Quinones
Administrative Assistant
Doris Quinones
I am proud to be a part of a Foundation that is very passionate and also sensitive to the concerns of our donors, who have an open hand to those in need. As Administrative Assistant, I am able to see the growth of our Church from the tiniest corners to the biggest cities, all for the Lord’s good will. As Mother Teresa said, “It’s not the magnitude of our actions but the amount of love that is put into them that matters.” It might take a few weeks or a few years to support financially the changes that need to be made, but the love put into it makes all the difference!
Aime Rojas
It is my pleasure to serve as a point of contact for those who wish to make a gift to the Church in response to the Lord’s many blessings. Whether it’s a planned gift or a stock gift, a small amount or large amount, the generosity is all the same, and it is truly satisfying to be a witness to the many ways we can give.
Crystal St. Julien
Gift Manager
Crystal St. Julien
In my role as Gift Manager here at The Catholic Foundation, I am fulfilled by the opportunity to "be in service to all mankind." Through sharing my talents and skills I am assisting the Foundation to grow, meet its goals and impact the lives of the community it serves. My role is a blessing with a fulfilling reward, helping others.
Maria Serrano
Executive Assistant
Maria Serrano
As the Executive Assistant to Marilyn Blanchette, my role allows me to contribute to the growth of our Diocesan mission by servicing all donors and parishes alike. I enjoy being an integral part of the Foundation team and witnessing the challenges of the World overcome by the goodness of our Actions.
Marta Sweeney
Director of Campaign Administration
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Working at The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is a perfect fit for me. Helping to advance the mission and vision of my Church is very rewarding. Here, I am challenged daily to live the Gospel. It is nice knowing when I go home at the end of each day that I have made a difference in someone’s life.
Ed Wardle
With 35 years of experience helping organizations meet their financial needs, I feel as if I have finally come home to work with the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida. I have absolute confidence I am helping meet the needs of the people of God in Central Florida, and it is a privilege to work with the dedicated clergy and laypeople of our Diocese.