Our Team

We’re committed to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people.

Who We Are

The national team provides support for members and handles daily operations. The team works closely with the Board of Directors and the project teams. To phone a team member directly, call the main office line (202-636-3825) and use the appropriate extension number.

Christina Lamas

Executive Director
202-301-5160

Maureen Gross

Director of Meeting and Events
202-301-5165

Darius Villalobos

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
202-301-5166

Christopher Leach

Director of Strategy and Formation
202-301-5168

Mayra F. Carpena

Program Coordinator
202-301-5161

Natalie Ibarra

Communications Manager
202-301-5164

Alma Leon

Engagement Manager
202-301-5163

Lesly Gonzalez-Barragan

Partner Specialist
202-301-5167

Brigitte Burke

Senior Project Manager
771-212-0242

Scotty Van Horn

Marketing Specialist
(202) 743-7708

Jacqueline Hojilla

Office Administrator
202-636-3825

Yazmín Maní Malone

Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin


Diocesan Member

"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.

'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."

Eva P. Delgado

Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church

Associate Member

"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.

NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."