Yohan Garcia serves as the Catholic Social Teaching Education Manager of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His responsibility consists of advancing the USCCB’s pastoral priorities and plans by providing project management, bilingual resource creation, formation initiatives, and leadership development to advance the bishop’s social mission, education, and outreach priorities. Yohan also serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago where he teaches a course on Catholic Social Ethics and Migration. Additionally, Yohan serves as an Advisor and Trainer of the Thriving in Rural Congregations Program of the Catholic Rural Life Conference and as an Advisor to the Commission on Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Glenmary Home Missioners. Furthermore, Yohan is a member of the international network of Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church where he serves in the Virtual Table on Migration and Borders in America. Previously, Yohan served as the National Formation Coordinator of National Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago and as Director of Religious Education at St. Jerome Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of New York. Yohan was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, and migrated to the U.S. in 2003 in search of a better life. He earned his GED from Lehman College, an A.A. in Business Management from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College, and an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University.

Ingrid Delgado serves as the Associate Director of the Office of Government Relations of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Ingrid previously served as a Policy Advisor for the Office of Domestic Social Development of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the USCCB. Additionally, she previously worked as an Associate Director for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as in youth outreach and refugee resettlement programs for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Her volunteer experience has included youth ministry and catechesis; living in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, as a missionary; and serving on the boards of Hogar CREA International’s Florida chapter, the Florida Pregnancy Care Network, and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Ingrid earned her B.A. at the University of Central Florida and an M.A. in Public Administration at Florida State University. Ingrid and her husband, Roberto, have been married for 23 years and reside in Virginia with their three children.

Helder Hernandez serves as the Poverty, Education, and Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has extensive experience working with legislators at both the state and national levels. Helder serves as Chair for the Parish Council and Hispanic Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland. In both roles, Helder has led workshops that instruct parishioners on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. He has also worked with the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore to support cultural diversity programming, training for Hispanic/Latino priests, and immigration services initiatives in collaboration with several organizations, including Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Helder is originally from Nicaragua and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Goucher College. In his spare time, he is a Catechist for Faith Adult Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.

Dr. Ricardo Simmonds serves as an Environmental Policy Advisor for the Office of Domestic Social Development at the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is a professional consultant and expert on integral ecology, focusing on the intersection of climate science, environmental policy, philosophy, and theology. He has represented the U.S. bishops on climate and environmental policy with members of the U.S. Congress and Administration, secular institutions, religious organizations, and The Holy See. His academic interest in environment, ethics, and religion developed during his undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College in Maine, and later in Peru at the Facultad de Teología Pontificia y Civil de Lima. He received an M.A. in Climate Science, Policy, and Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, and his thesis was entitled Truth and Climate Change: Pragmatist Truth Confronted by Habermas and Ratzinger in the Context of Climate Change. In 2023, Ricardo earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the founder of Creatio, an environmental non-profit based in Colorado that integrates faith, ecology, and service to the poor in thought, prayer, and action.

Jill Rauh serves as the Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She has authored dozens of resources on our Catholic social mission and speaks nationally about the work of the Church in this area. In her free time, Rauh volunteers with local faith-based community organizing, serves on the Advisory Board for the National Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry, and is a proud wife and mother. Rauh holds a B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. in Theology from Washington Theological Union, and an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. Before joining the USCCB in 2007, she developed Catholic Social Teaching resources with the Education for Justice Project at the Center of Concern, worked in civic engagement with Hispanic/Latino youth, contributed to parish and campus ministry efforts, and served as an international volunteer with Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador, South America.

Emily Schumacher-Novak serves as the Associate Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Emily has a passion for bringing together Catholics to work for peace and justice and sees creating community as a central element of building up the kingdom of God. Emily has written and spoken about the transformational nature of Catholic Social Teaching and our call as Catholics to be engaged members of our civic and global communities. Emily is proud to share the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) as an excellent example of the Church putting our faith into action. In her role, she oversees leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders and assists in translating our policy advocacy for grassroots engagement. She holds an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Marquette University and has advanced studies in Ignatian Spirituality. Emily has extensive experience in developing and accompanying young adults while working for ten years in Catholic Higher Education. Emily volunteered with CCHD in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for many years and enjoys leading retreats and days of reflection whenever possible.

Carlos serves as the Director of Intercultural Ministries in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. He previously served as the Associate Director for Hispanic Ministry. Carlos is a member of the Catholic Relief Services Diocesan Chapter and the Racial Harmony Diocesan Committee. As a member of St. Patrick Parish in Tampa, Carlos has served in several ministries such as Spanish Choir Director, Edge Middle School Coordinator, RCIA Team Member, Lector, and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Carlos was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Iowa State University. While volunteering at his parish and the diocese, he was commissioned in June 2009 by the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Carlos is currently pursuing an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry with Hispanics at Barry University, in consortium with the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI).

Danny Rauda is a first-generation Salvadoran American based out of Portland, Oregon. Currently, Danny works at St. Anthony Catholic Church as the Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry and hosts the Reclaiming Social Justice podcast. He is also a Haciendo Caminos Scholar and is in the process of completing his M.A. in Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies Online Bilingual Program.

Daniel Villar is the Director of the Office of Ethnic Ministries at the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, VA. He received a B.A. in Religious Studies with minors in Sociology and Philosophy from Florida International University and an M.A. in Systematic Theology from St. Leo University. Daniel is a member of the National Pastoral Migratoria Network (REDNPM); the current Chair of the Formation Committee and Board Member of the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry (NCADDHM); the Region IV Co-Chair for the V Encuentro Process; collaborates with the Office of Social Ministries through the Encounter Migrant Ministry in his diocese; and has done advocacy work virtually and at Capitol Hill for the past 6 years representing Virginia as captain for two of those years. Finally, Daniel serves as a member of the Office of New Americans Advisory Board (ONAAB) for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Leyden is the Director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry at the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. She is an engaging and humorous Catholic Ministry Leader, Content Creator, and Speaker, known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences. As the daughter of Honduran and Puerto Rican immigrant parents, Leyden brings a unique perspective to her work in Hispanic ministry. With a specialization in human development, Leyden is passionate about promoting Catholic Social Teaching through community outreach, content development, and formation. She is highly credible in her field, having planned and developed online content for National Migration Week in collaboration with the USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services. Currently serving as the State Coalition Lead for Missouri in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, Leyden develops relationships with U.S. Senate Offices and advocates for important issues. Leyden is also a nationally recognized speaker, working with organizations such as the Saint Paul Street Evangelization team and the Catherine of Siena Institute. She is a graduate of Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Legal and Policy Studies from Fordham University. She is currently seeking a place to park her RV, her husband, and two puppies overlooking a lake.

Rhonda Gonzales Sepúlveda is a sixth-generation Texan, Native Houstonian, and a dynamic community resource as a natural networker and connector. She has spent much of her career at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston where she currently serves as the Parish and Government Relations Coordinator. Rhonda has testified at state senatorial and congressional sessions and worked with legislators, clergy, social workers, and key civic leaders to promote systemic change in legislation that benefits the community and its constituents on issues ranging from payday lending, education, and other aspects that enhance the dignity of life, with a special emphasis on disenfranchised populations. Rhonda facilitates Catholic Social Teaching sessions at New Employee Orientations, parishes, and at the Archdiocesan Proclaim Conference 2021. She has also served on the Catholic Charities USA Parish Social Ministry National Board. She currently serves in her second term as Treasurer and Advocacy Committee Member, LULAC Council 60; Executive Committee Member and Organizer, The Metropolitan Organization (TMO); Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Organizer, Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Advocacy Day Planning Committee; and is a member of other local organizations that foster faith, diversity, equity and inclusion.