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
[email protected]
202-301-5160

Maureen Gross

Director of Meetings and Events
[email protected]
202-301-5165

Darius Villalobos

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
[email protected]
202-301-5166

Christopher Leach

Director of Strategy and Formation
[email protected]
202-301-5168

Natalie Ibarra

Communications Manager
[email protected]
202-301-5164

Mayra F. Carpena

Program Coordinator
[email protected]
202-301-5161

Alma Leon

Engagement Manager
[email protected]
202-301-5163

Ryan Bao

Event Marketing Specialist
[email protected]
202-743-7708

Lesly Gonzalez-Barragan

Partnership Specialist
[email protected]
202-301-5167

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."