Cristofer Pereyra is the CEO of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to forming lay Catholic professionals as virtuous leaders who serve the Church and the common good.
Born in Peru, Cristofer holds a B.A. in History from Arizona State University and an MBA from Grand Canyon University. From 2014 to 2020, he also served the Diocese of Phoenix as director of the Hispanic Mission Office at the invitation of Bishop Thomas Olmsted.
Guided by his Catholic faith, Cristofer embraces his mission “to transform lives and build up the Church by investing in tomorrow’s lay leaders.”

Kathryn Lopez is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, where she leads the Center for Religion, Culture, and Civil Society. A longtime editor at National Review, she writes and speaks widely on faith in public life, human dignity, and the call to holiness.
She is the author of A Year with the Mystics and co-author of How to Defend the Faith Without Raising Your Voice. Deeply committed to the Church’s witness in the world, she serves on several Catholic boards, including pro-life and marriage ministries, and is a certified spiritual director.
Kathryn is chair of Cardinal Dolan’s Pro-Life Commission in New York and has been recognized for her work defending life, religious freedom, and the persecuted Church. She is a parishioner in the Archdiocese of New York and remains devoted to prayer, truth, and the sacred mission of the Church in our time.

Rafael Monjo Sacristán is the founder and Managing Partner of Mission First, a consulting firm dedicated to serving mission-driven Catholic institutions by centering their unique vocation in strategy and operations.
With nearly 15 years of leadership in Catholic education at institutions such as Semper Altius Schools and Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Rafael is inspired by St. John Paul II’s call to empower “creative minorities” to renew the Church and society.
Rafael cherishes his family as his primary vocation and blessing, married to Mercedes for 27 years and blessed with eight children.

Tim Flanagan is the Founder of Catholic Leadership Institute, inspired by a deep love for Christ and a call to bring world-class leadership development to the Church. Since 1991, CLI has served clergy and lay leaders in over 100 dioceses, offering programs such as Good Leaders, Good Shepherds, the Disciple Maker Index, and strategic planning support.
A seasoned leader in both ministry and business, Tim dedicated his career to equipping the Church for the future. In recognition of his service, he has been honored by Pope Francis as a Knight of St. Sylvester. Tim and his late wife, Terese, shared 60 years of marriage, six children, and sixteen grandchildren. He is a parishioner at Saints Peter and Paul in West Chester, PA.

Dara Perreira-Balmores is a seasoned human resources executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience. She advises Catholic business leaders and is founding a company dedicated to HR practices rooted in Catholic social teaching, helping leaders steward their people and organizations with integrity and a commitment to the common good.
Her work also focuses on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, guided by Catholic principles that promote human dignity, justice, and flourishing.

Joseph Valentic  is a devoted Catholic entrepreneur, author, and apostolic leader. He and his wife have been joyfully married for 33 years and are blessed with seven children.
Joe is the founder of The Catholic Curator, a mission-driven platform helping Catholics integrate professional success with the universal call to holiness. He also co-founded Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Apostolate, dedicated to deepening Eucharistic devotion.
With over 33 years of experience in executive leadership and advisory roles, Joe currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Alliance Catholic Credit Union and is a member of the Tepeyac Leadership Council.
He is the author of Become a Saint by Succeeding in Business and the Warrior Prayer Manual. Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Wayne State University and a master’s in Financial Economics from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Blake Wells  has served with IMA since 1996, currently as Senior Vice President of Client Services. He leads initiatives supporting private Catholic colleges and collaborates with national education associations. Blake also taught Insurance Risk Management as an adjunct professor at Wichita State University.
He holds a B.S. in Business from the University of Kansas, an MBA from the University of Texas, and professional insurance designations. Recognized for his leadership, Blake has served on boards including Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
A founding director of the Catholic Assembly for Business in the Diocese of Wichita, he now chairs the Diocese’s “One Family Fully Alive” Campaign, faithfully serving the local Church and community.

Jose Miguel Pulido is a Catholic evangelist, bestselling author of How to Evangelize Anyone, and a passionate servant of the Church. He equips Catholics to share the faith at work, in their families, and in their communities—gently, joyfully, and fruitfully. His message: Dream like St. Joseph, Speak like Our Lady, and Renew like Christ.
Jose serves on catechetical and pastoral advisory groups in the Archdioceses of Newark and Los Angeles, and is a spokesman for The Mary Foundation. He also advises Omnia Catholic, a ministry for young adults, and is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization.
With over 15 years in strategy and operations, Jose has served at institutions like The Cleveland Clinic, Visa, Etsy, and Mitsui. He’s collaborated with FOCUS, Seton Hall University, and ESNE TV. He holds degrees from Yale and George Washington University and speaks English, Spanish, and Japanese.

Mike Molina is a seasoned government affairs consultant based in Los Angeles, with nearly 30 years of experience in aviation and public affairs. Formerly a chief of staff and deputy executive director for Los Angeles World Airports, Mike brings extensive expertise in government relations and strategic planning.
He and his wife Teresa are devoted parishioners of St. Margaret Mary Church in Lomita, actively serving in liturgical formation, worship, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).
Mike currently chairs the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership, the Conventual Franciscans of California Foundation, and the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. His faithful service reflects a deep commitment to the Church and community.

Fr. Rafael Pacaníns, L.C. is a Venezuelan priest of the Legionaries of Christ, ordained in 2009 in Rome. With over 25 years dedicated to leadership formation, he has served in various roles across Latin America and Rome, including Regional Director of Regnum Christi in Mexico and global coordinator of vocational ministry. He is the founder of Formar Apóstoles, a training initiative that has equipped over 3,000 laypeople, priests, and consecrated leaders in 27 countries. Currently based in Mexico, Fr. Rafael travels widely as a speaker and trainer, and also leads Iglesias Domésticas, a growing network of married couples committed to living their apostolic mission. He serves as an advisor in youth and vocational ministry for the Archdiocese of Mexico.