Mazovian, Poland
Graduated from the University of Reading, Piotr is a professional meteorologist with a special interest in climate change. Bringing together the scientific knowledge with a passion for integral ecology as taught by the Catholic Church, he works towards greater involvement of faith communities in the care for our common home.

Pichincha, Ecuador
Alexandra Aguirre serves as the Finance and Operations Coordinator. She previously volunteered with the Salesians in the highlands of Ecuador, where she learned to respect and love nature. Alexandra has a Multilingual Bachelor’s degree in International Business and International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.

Yucatan, Mexico
Daniel has 10+ years of experience in web development and design. His work has largely focused on nonprofit organizations. He also volunteered for 10 years teaching technology and mathematics to children. He enjoys nature, drawing, and programming. He currently resides in Mérida, Yucatán, México.

Tuscany, Italy
Elena is Programs Coordinator for Europe and has been collaborating with the GCCM since 2019. In 2018, for the GCCM, she supported the organization of the first ecumenical prayer for creation in Assisi. She has a Bachelors’ degree and a master’s degree in the field of communication sciences. Elena is Italian and was born and grown up in Tuscany, where she still lives.

Nairobi, Kenya
Br. Benedict Ayodi serves as Program Manager- Africa. For the last six years, he has been serving as the director for the office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) at the General Curia of the Capuchin Franciscans in Rome. He previously worked as the regional director of the Damietta Peace Initiative (DPI), a grassroots-based peace project promoting the values of Justice, Peace, interfaith dialogue and care for the environment in Africa. Being a Capuchin Franciscan friar, Benedict follows in the footsteps of St. Francis by caring for nature and advocating for climate justice. He currently resides in Nairobi, Kenya

Minas Gerais, Brazil
Igor Bastos served as a National Secretary of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) of the Youth Franciscans of Brazil and as a member of the board of SINFRAJUPE (Inter-Franciscan Service of Justice, Peace, and Ecology). For the past few years, he has supported the homeless and landless struggles through the Franciscan Action of Ecology and Solidarity (AFES), and he also collaborates with Franciscan International. He graduated in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Uberlândia. He currently lives in Uberlândia, Brazil, where he works from the AFES office.

Mazovian, Poland
Mateusz is an assistant professor in the theater department of the Warsaw Academy and a director cooperating with theaters in Warsaw and Poznan. His work has won prizes at the Polish Feature Film Festival and Teatroteka Fest, and was nominated for an Orły award. He is a member of the Polish and European Film Academy, president of the Parliamentary Education Foundation, and a long-standing collaborator with Polish and international non-governmental organizations. Mateusz is a graduate in philosophy of the University of Warsaw and the directing department of AT Warsaw Drama Academy.

Nebraska, USA
Jonathon Braden has more than 10 years of writing and communications experience. He seeks to tell GCCM’s story.

Pichincha, Ecuador
He studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: a Multiligual Degree in Business and International Relations and a Master in International Business. He attended the Ignatian Latin American University Leadership Program of the AUSJAL in Quito and the Ibero-American Leadership Programm of the Pablo VI Foundation in Madrid.

Assisi, Italy
Antonio coordinates the programs for Italy, through the Laudato Si’ Animators training and the coordination of the Laudato Si’ Circles. He is also member of the eco-spirituality international team and in Assisi he leads the pilgrims in the retreats in the Franciscan sanctuaries. He is an architect and he has designed and built low-energy impact buildings. Moreover, he has been monitoring urban and environmental activities for petrochemical sites in Sicily and hospitals throughout Italy to reduce the emissions. He has thought Italian to asylum seekers in the Diocese of Assisi and has been working as spiritual guide in the Shrine of the Spoliation, leading his first ecumenical prayer for creation, besides having organized with the Diocese and the franciscan families a variety of events for creation. He is the author of the book “Vivi Laudato Si'”, by Edizioni Francescane Italiane, a book about the franciscan roots of the encyclical of Pope Francis and its relation today with the action. Married to his wonderful wife, Angelica, he has two beautiful sons, Francesco and Emanuele, and a nice dog named Jumpy.

Rome, Italy
Cecilia Dall’Oglio is our Divest-Invest & European Programs Coordinator. Cecilia came on late January 2017 to coordinate our Divest/Invest efforts as well as outreach across Italy and Europe. She brings over 22 years of service in FOCSIV where she was responsible for campaigns on sustainable lifestyles and climate justice (lobbying and advocacy) in collaboration with CIDSE and others Italian Catholic associations and part of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Italian Bishop Conference. She works on a secondment based in the FOCSIV office in Rome.

Metro Manila, the Philippines
Cheryl’s project management experience spans 14 countries in Asia and was gained from working with international non-government organizations that advance children’s rights and protection. Cheryl lives in Metro Manila, Philippines. She is a writer on the side, and has written feature stories for nonprofit organizations.

Virginia, USA
Reba Elliott is the Director of Communications and Special Projects. She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership to the organization, including managing U.S. campaigns for the Laudato Si’ encyclical. She lives in central Virginia with her husband and children.

Cordoba, Spain
Born in Córdoba (Spain). He studied a double degree in Political Sciences and Law in Granada. With a Master in International Cooperation, Public Administration and NGO. His professional career started in Malta and finally in Rome, where he worked in the TV News Agency Rome Reports, the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life in preparation of WYD 2019 in Panama.

Guayas, Ecuador
Adriana González Cabrera is an Ecuadorian Journalist and M.A. in Strategic Communication. She is a Specialist and Digital Strategist with eight years of experience in management of digital content and social media platforms, design and branding, organization of events, public relations and communication strategies for the general public.

California, USA
Angélica serves GCCM as Program Manager North America. She draws on 14+ years of experience in Environmental Education and Leadership. She attended California State University Monterey Bay, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a minor in Spanish. Angélica’s prior experience includes serving as Conservation Programs Manager at the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. There she organized and implemented conservation programs and campaigns such as water and air quality, renewable energy, wilderness management, wetlands, urban planning, and zero waste. She is passionate about her Catholic faith and is committed to helping create a global community that both cares for one another and the planet. Angélica spending time in her native garden where lives near Los Angeles with her husband and five children.

Mexico City, Mexico
Julia has worked closely with several indigenous communities and national NGOs in projects for the defense of their lands and has given workshops on climate change. During her career, she has been interested in disseminating information about socio-environmental conflicts and climate justice. She currently lives in Mexico City.

Rome, Italy
Tomás is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Global Catholic Climate Movement, working to help the Catholic Church turn the Laudato Si’ call into bold action for climate justice. He was previously a Fulbright Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School, served in the UN Climate Secretariat helping prepare the COP21 climate summit, worked for Google in Latin America and Southeast Asia, and had a leadership role in a Catholic organization working in the slums of Buenos Aires. He completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in climate policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Master’s degree in Public Policy at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. He grew up in Buenos Aires, where he had his spiritual home with the Franciscan friars, and lives in Rome with his wife, Vicky.

Mazovian, Poland
Magdalena studies at the theology department at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, where she focuses on coaching and social mediation.

Mazovian, Poland
Anna manages finance and operations for Polish team. She has Master degree in Philosophy (University of Warsaw) and Master degree in Public Administration (Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University). She volunteered in Catholic Intelligentsia Club by leading a youth group. In her free time she plays classical music. Anna lives in Warsaw with her husband, Jędrek.

New York, USA
Christina oversees all the operations and campaigns of GCCM, aiming to empower the Catholic community to bring Laudato Si’ to life. She brings over 15 years of leadership on environmental and social justice issues for a variety of non-profit, government and educational institutions.  She is passionate about exploring the intersection of spirituality and social justice and supporting people’s spiritual transformation through contemplative practices and engagement in social and ecological justice. She has degrees from Yale University and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. She currently lives in Boston with her husband Steffano and rascally toddler Malaya Clare.

Piauí, Brazil
Letícia Araújo served as National Advisor for Social Communication, Registration and Archive (CSRA) for YUFRA – Youth Franciscan of Brazil and also as Secretary for the same service in regional dimensions of YUFRA Brazil. She is currently serving the Human Rights, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (DHJUPIC) service for the local YUFRA fraternity in his hometown, as well as providing volunteer communication services for the Piauí Franciscan Family Conference in Brazil. Leticia is in the last year of the Journalism at Estacio Teresina College. Currently, she lives in Teresina, Brazil.

Madrid, Spain
Gabriel serves as Digital Communications Manager. He is a Secular Order Franciscan brother. He is married and a father of two children. He has experience as a fundraiser, speaker and in digital marketing. Gabriel is the CEO of Católicos en Red (catholic fundraising agency) and Pazybien.es (a Franciscan inspirational website). He holds degrees in theology and philosophy from Argentinian Catholic University (UCA), and in sociology from UNED (Spain).

Rome, Italy
Cecile is a Mexican Lawyer with over a decade of experience in the international sector. She holds a LLB Degree from La Salle University, a Master’s Degree in European Law from Rome Tre University, a second Master in Geopolitics from the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), and is currently completing an Executive Master in Circular Economy Management at LUISS Business School. Cecile brings 10+ yr experience in multilateral diplomacy, international cooperation and development with a special focus on sustainable development, climate change and rural development. Seasoned in institutional relations upon her performance across government and international organizations (FAO, IFAD, WFP, UNIDROIT, IILA, IDLO, G20, Rio+20, UNFCCC), she has professional training in Project Management and is fluent in Spanish, English and Italian. Cecile is proud of her Salesian spiritual values and lives in Rome since 12 years, with her husband and two little daughters.

Pichincha, Ecuador
Ana is an Environmental Engineer (UISEK) and a Specialist in Leadership, Climate Change, and Cities (FLACSO Ecuador). She has 8 years of experience in activism and climate action, and belongs to regional networks such as ActionLac, Clima Líderes, Latin American and Caribbean Youth Movement against Climate Change ¡CLIC!. She is Co-founder of Earth Guardians Quito and has participated in international meetings on climate change issues. She is a member of the Communion and Liberation Movement and Missionary of Bonds of Marian Love.

Nairobi, Kenya
Artivist, justice campaigner and co-founder of Kenya Power Shift, (a non-violent justice youth movement in Kenya). He has over 10 years experience in using arts and digital media in campaigning. He previously worked with 350.org as Sub Saharan Field organizer, working directly with frontline communities fighting the fossil fuels industry. He is also a commissioner with the Catholic Justice and Peace Commision-Kenya.

Pichincha, Ecuador
Ana Paula serves as the Administrative and Programs Assistant. She has a Multilingual Bachelor’s degree in International Business and International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. She has previously worked with Academia and International Organizations at the Andean Center for International Studies of Simon Bolivar Andean University, where she coorganized a Regional Seminar on climate change migration. Ana Paula believes in working alongside communities and individuals in order to make a change.

Rome, Italy
Paolo brings over 10 years of coordinating and monitoring rural development projects. He has gained long-standing experience in business planning and cost analysis and as a management consultant helps organizations to improve their performance. He also has served for many years as the Chief Administrative Officer for several Italian Ngos. He lives in Rome with her wife and their daughter

Mazovian, Poland
Mateusz has 10 years of experience in running social campaigns. He is a co-founder of the “Folkowisko” Association and the Polish Humanities Crisis Committee. He was also a co-creator of the economic education program “Labor market: manual”. He is a Doctor of Theology and Religious Studies from Nottingham University.
He lives with his wife Magdalena and daughter Aniela in Warsaw.

Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Doménica serves as Communications Project Manager, working from the GCCM office in Quito, Ecuador. Doménica has a bachelor’s degree in Multilingual International Business and International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. She speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian. She has worked with GCCM since 2016.

Illinois, USA
Katie draws on 10+ years of fundraising experience in higher education, social services, and health related organizations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration from North Park University, and studied environmental issues in Botswana while in undergraduate school. She has also obtained the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) accreditation. She resides outside Chicago with her husband, two cats, and puppy.

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Piauí, Brazil
Mayra Santos serves as National Secretary for YUFRA’s Northeast Area A – Youth Franciscan of Brazil, and as Regional Secretary for JUFRA Ceará and Piauí States (Brazil). She also served as Secretary for Human Rights, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (DHJUPIC) in regional dimensions at YUFRA Brasil and in services for the local YUFRA fraternity in her hometown.. Mayra is a Biologist, Master in Zoology working in the area of conservation and biodiversity, and she is enrolled in the Doctorate of Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation. Currently, she lives in Floriano, Brazil.

Leinster, Ireland
Cliona is responsible for developing and supporting GCCM’s advocacy work, and managing GCCM’s programmes in Europe. Cliona has spent 13 years working on climate justice advocacy with GCCM members and Partners. She previously worked for the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and has worked at EU and UN levels. Cliona lives in Ireland.

Washington D.C, USA
Anne serves as the Director of Finance and Operations for GCCM. She is a Washington DC native and has almost 20 years of accounting an operations experience, most of which is in the not for profit sector. Anne also enjoys the arts and is a avid theater lover. She is very excited and honored to be a part of the GCCM team.

Pichincha, Ecuador
Digital Marketeer, Data Analyst, INSIGHTS searcher. I am a 10 year experienced digital marketing professional, with a master’s degree on Web and Multidevice Analytics; I had worked with known local and regional brands, from data to strategy. My goal at GCCM is to contribute with my knowledge and support this great global movement that teaches us to care for creation.

California, USA
Anna brings over 15 years of leadership on environmental campaigns. Most recently, she was the Engagement Lead for Greenpeace USA’s campaign to end single-use plastic. Prior to that, she built local, regional and national mobilizing programs that activated thousands of Greenpeace supporters on a variety of campaigns. She believes effective social change movements require faith organizing, and that spiritual communities can support resilience for building a just and equitable future. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and outspoken preschooler, River Grace.