Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy serves as the executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) where she oversees the organization’s strategic direction and priorities while empowering a talented and growing staff. In partnership with the board and staff, she has developed the last two comprehensive strategic plans which include an emphasis on partnerships, growth initiatives, and broadening CMN’s impact.
Emmjolee Mendoza Waters serves as the Director of the Death Penalty Abolition Program at Catholic Mobilizing Network. Emmjolee brings 20 years of experience in education, advocacy, and ministry with a particular focus on young adults. During Emmjolee’s tenure at The Catholic University of America, she helped build a culture of service and justice, rooted in…
Caitlin joined the CMN team in 2017 after seven years of direct social services, volunteer management, operations, and program implementation at faith-based and secular non-profits such as Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Catholic Volunteer Network, Youth Service Opportunities Project and Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. Caitlin is responsible for program development that increases understanding of restorative justice and use of restorative practices in Catholic contexts.
Joanne Ruddy serves as the Director of Administration at Catholic Mobilizing Network. She is responsible for supporting the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and for providing strategic support for fundraising efforts, and overall administrative support. Prior to joining Catholic Mobilizing Network, she served as Convenings & Meetings Manager at Leadership Roundtable in Washington, D.C….
In his role as the Director of Development, Jeff works to ensure that CMN has the financial resources necessary to accomplish its mission to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. Previously, Jeff was commissioned as a lay missioner through Franciscan Mission Service. He served in Bolivia where he spent most of his time…
Moira, who graduated in the Spring of 2021 from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Forensic Science, joined the CMN team in the Fall of 2021. Moira was a leader within faith-sharing communities throughout college. Following graduation, Moira worked as a contractor for Ignatian Solidarity Network in preparation for their annual conference.
Lucie, a native of France, is a bilingual social impact leader with over 15 years of international experience in France and the U.S., spanning government, Catholic ministry, and civil society. She joined CMN in 2022 as a Program Associate and has since grown into the role of Senior Restorative Justice Program Manager. In this capacity,…
Sister Eileen, the Religious Engagement Associate for the Catholic Mobilizing Network, is working with Religious Congregations to broaden and deepen their commitment to ending the death penalty and to enhance the voices of murder victim family members.
Alice Benson, CMN’s Development Associate, is a retired fundraiser after serving over 30 years for various religious and other non-profits in every aspect of fundraising. She discovered her passion for fundraising at age 10, when she started a club to raise money to help others.
Wedeline Casimir is a certified grant writer and the founder of Little Leaf Grants LLC. A resident of Atlanta, GA, she is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music and Music Entrepreneurship. Wedeline has secured nearly half a million dollars in funding and is passionate about supporting Criminal Justice, Children and Youth, and Arts organizations.
Fatima Torres started as a summer intern in 2020 and now serves as the Database & Development Associate as well as the Conversation in Communion Program Coordinator. At CMN, Fatima has held a variety of roles, including supporting CMN’s first National Catholic Ministry Leaders Lenten Experience trip to Montgomery and Selma, and helping coordinate the…
Cody is a native of the Rio Grande Valley. He attended Texas State University where he began his studies as a Pre-Med Biology student. However, after learning of his mother’s arrest, the trajectory of Cody’s career changed forever. Cody is a member of the graduating class of 2023 at St. Mary’s University School of Law…
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