María Cristina Hernández is an immigrant from Quito, Ecuador, with 25 years of experience in parish and diocesan ministries in the United States. She serves as a consultant for the Latina/o Network of Theological and Ministerial Leadership at Santa Clara University in California and teaches a course on Pastoral Ministries in the Diocese of Oakland. She…
Sr. Rose Ann Hefner, CSJ, is a member of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph, a licensed Professional Counselor, an Emeritus Licensed Social Worker, and a certified Spiritual Director. She completed the Restorative Justice Circle Process training with Kay Pranis, and Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resiliency (STAR I) program at Eastern Mennonite University. …
Deacon Robert Ehnow, Ph.D, is the Director for the Office for Life, Peace and Justice at the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. He holds a PhD in Leadership Studies and Non-profit Management from the University of San Diego (2018). Bobby’s dissertation research centered on restorative justice theory and practice, prisoner re-entry and reintegration, and formerly incarcerated…
Janice Andersen is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn. She moved to the Midwest with her family and serves on staff at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She currently serves as the Director of Christian Life, overseeing ministries that provide charity, pastoral care, adult formation, and advocates for justice….
Originally from Emmitsburg, Maryland, Veronica Smaldone is completing her Masters in Human Rights at The Catholic University of America this May. She’s quite glad to be a part of CMN’s work to transform the criminal legal system from one of vengeance into one of justice.
Jonathan Limey is a graduate of Siena College with his Bachelor’s in Social Work and Religious Studies. He is now pursuing his Masters in Social Work at the Catholic University of America. Jonathan is passionate about advocacy and excited to be interning at CMN.
Drew Stinson is a current masters student studying business at the Catholic University of America. Through past experiences with community involvement, Drew has developed a strong passion for protecting human dignity within the American Justice system. Upon graduation in May 2025, Drew plans to pursue a career in government where he seeks to continue striving…
Alex Szlabowicz is a Master’s student at Georgetown University studying Democracy & Governance. In Alex’s undergraduate career at the University of Florida, he focused on the intersection of faith and politics in the global setting. While at Georgetown University Alex has continued to look into this intersection in his coursework. Wanting to apply his own…
David joined CMN this fall as an Intern. He is a freshman at the Catholic University of America,where he is studying politics, psychology, and is pursuing an Intelligence Certificate. David’s commitment to ending the death penalty stems from his profound interest in publicpolicy and law-making. His studies of various lawsuits and criminal court cases also…
Sister Rita Ann Teichman, CSJ, is pleased to join the Board of Directors at Catholic Mobilizing Network as liaison to the congregation of St. Joseph.
Ralph McCloud is the director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), an anti-poverty program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Sharon Burns retired in 2021 from over 30 years as a non-profit leader, accountant and clinical professor. She now volunteers with several non-profits that serve vulnerable populations.
Over the 50 days of Easter, become one of 50 new members of CMN’s Steward Circle of monthly donors.