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NFCYM Board of Directors
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) Board of Directors serves as the organization’s primary governing body, providing fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and mission alignment. The board ensures that NFCYM operates with integrity, adheres to its Catholic identity, and complies with legal, ethical, and ecclesial standards. It plays a vital role in sustaining the organization’s financial health and long-term viability.
Fr. Joseph McQuaide IV (2027)
Kent
Schmitz (2028)
Vice-Chair
Marthamaria
Morales (2027)
Paul
Sifuentes (2028)
Chair
Archbishop
Nelson Perez (2028)
Episcopal Advisor
Board Nomination
Thanks to the many thoughtful nominations received over the past two years, the Nominating Committee has a strong pool of qualified candidates. Therefore, board nominations will not take place this year.
From this group, we are confident we will be able to propose a candidate to fill the one seat that will become vacant at the end of Fiscal Year 2026. Below is a timeline outlining the committee’s next steps in preparing and presenting the candidate for membership approval.
If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected].
Nominations will be accepted between August and September. All nominations will be reviewed and considered by the nominating committee of the board. The board will present a final slate of recommended candidates to the membership in November, with a formal vote to follow in late January.
If you have any questions or comments, please email [email protected].
Nomination Timeline
- October – The Nominating Committee will review submissions and prepare a slate
- November – Board will review and approve slate
- End of November – The board will present a final slate of recommended candidates to the membership
- Week Prior to Exchange – Voting period
- February (At Exchange) – Voting results will be announced at the member meeting portion of Exchange
- August to September – Submissions will be accepted
- October – The Nominating Committee will review submissions and prepare a slate
- November – Board will review and approve slate
- End of November – The board will present a final slate of recommended candidates to the membership
- Week Prior to Exchange – Voting period
- February (At Exchange) – Voting results will be announced at the member meeting portion of Exchange
Kevin Molm, a current director of the board, shares his thoughts on the process and extends the invitation to all members to participate.
Nomination Form
The nomination period is now closed.
If you would like to submit a nomination, please click below. The nomination period will close on September 30.

