Jennifer Baugh
Jennifer founded Young Catholic Professionals in 2010 after working for Merrill Lynch and FTI Consulting and now serves as YCP’s Advisor.
Jennifer is the Founder and Advisor of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to Work in Witness for Christ. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Trinity University and her MBA from Texas A&M, graduating summa cum laude. Jennifer worked for Merrill Lynch in the Global Wealth Management practice and for FTI Consulting in the Corporate Restructuring practice before starting the YCP ministry in 2010. Jennifer has been interviewed on EWTN’s “Life on the Rock”, National Catholic Register, Word on Fire, and several other international media outlets promoting the YCP apostolate.
Peter Blute
Peter graduated from the University of Dallas in 2011 with a degree in English and a concentration in business and then spent two years working in Rome, Italy and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD's study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas in 2013 he worked for OnTarget Partners growing their marketing and sales efforts. It was during this period that he was exposed to the YCP mission as a member and volunteer, which led to a renewed desire to embrace his Catholic Faith. He then joined Jennifer Baugh in 2014 as the non-profit’s second full-time employee. He considers his past decade working in this mission to be one of the greatest blessings of his life. Peter and his wife Laura live in Dallas, Texas with their three little girls.
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Kailey Killian
As the Senior Director of Chapter Operations at YCP, Kailey spearheads the development and enhancement of chapter initiatives to ensure a robust and impactful experience for YCP members. Her role is pivotal in guiding chapters to foster professional growth, build meaningful connections, and integrate Catholic values into their careers. Kailey joined the YCP team in 2024, leveraging her experience from serving on the inaugural YCP New York City Leadership Team. Her consulting experience with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, combined with her Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Notre Dame, has sharpened her organizational and leadership skills and given her a broad industry perspective. Kailey’s commitment to nurturing the YCP community is evident in her dedication to empowering members to excel in their professional lives while living out their faith.
To Jesus, through Mary, in the Spirit of St. Joseph.
Natasha Lovely
As the Senior Director of Product and Marketing at YCP, Natasha leads the creation of a strong product experience designed to empower YCP members to succeed professionally while gaining confidence, connections, and the guidance necessary to live and share their Catholic faith in the workplace. Natasha joined the YCP team in 2024, bringing experience from her tenure on the inaugural YCP Tampa Leadership Team. Her previous work experiences with Ford Motor Company, Publix Super Markets, and Cleveland Clinic have equipped her with organizational and leadership skills alongside diverse industry knowledge. Natasha’s dedication to fostering growth and development within the YCP community is driven by her commitment to ensuring that every member is equipped with what they need to Work in Witness for Christ.
Chrissy Wasel
As the Executive Assistant for Young Catholic Professionals, Chrissy assists with administrative needs for the chapters and manages scheduling and communication for the national staff, chaplain, and board. Chrissy received her Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Dallas in May of 2020. She worked in Digital Marketing and other administrative roles before joining the YCP National team in January of 2021.
Daniel Baczmaga
As Expansion & Training Coordinator, Daniel manages the process of founding, training, and launching YCP chapters in new cities. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the College of Charleston and then worked as an Information Security Consultant for a Healthcare Compliance firm. He then moved into technology sales at Dell Technologies where he worked as an Account Manager in their Small Business Division. Daniel joined the YCP team in 2022 after serving on the inaugural YCP Nashville Leadership Team as the Director of Technology.
Pascal Hensel
Pascal is a Virginia native who is passionate about sharing the truth and wisdom of the Catholic faith and unifying its members behind shared visions. Pascal works as YCP’s Chief of Staff, where he supports the Executive Director with strategic planning and administrative management. Prior to joining YCP, Pascal was a senior consultant at Deloitte, where he worked in program management, operations, and technology strategy for three years. He has also worked in a variety of roles across public policy and international relations think tanks and government agencies, having earned a BA in Foreign Affairs and Middle East Studies from the University of Virginia. When he’s not working on Catholic networking, Pascal spends his time praying, exercising, socializing with friends, and playing music.
Emma McClure
Emma is a DFW local, born and raised near Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of North Texas, where she studied Music Education with a concentration in choral studies and voice. During her time there, she was privileged to learn from and perform with some of the nation’s top choral conductors, voice teachers, and professional collegiate choirs. She graduated in May of 2020 with her Bachelor of Music degree and teaching license, and spent the next two years teaching middle school choir. She joined the YCP national team in August of 2022 as the Special Projects Coordinator and is loving every minute of it. When she’s not Working in Witness for Christ, you can find her two-stepping, hanging out with friends, and planning road trips.
Derek McMonagle
As Chapter Acceleration Manager for Young Catholic Professionals, Derek is responsible for leading YCP's chapter support and acceleration efforts to enhance the standard of excellence in our current chapters. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing from Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania. Before joining the apostolate, Derek served in various sales and business development roles with the Phoenix Suns, Plus Consulting, and multiple startups that he founded in the personal development coaching and property management space. After a reversion back to his faith in 2021, and seeking spiritual direction, he dove deep into his relationship with Christ, and he felt the call to join the team after volunteering with his local chapter in Phoenix, and wanted to bring his fire and deep love for our Lord to everyone he encountered.
Claire Keupen
As Donor Advisor, Claire Keupen cultivates and sustains donor engagement with YCP, manages all donations, and works in developing strategies to ensure the financial stability of the organization. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Dallas with a minor in German. Claire is passionate about the arts and dabbled in the field as an intern Museum Educator and an assistant in a local art gallery before making the switch to aiding Young Catholic Professionals in 2023.
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Thanks to YCP’s success and ongoing growth, we will continue to fill additional roles in the future, and we'd love to build a bench of candidates to draw from as new jobs are created. By expressing your interest in joining the bench today, you are standing in solidarity with the YCP mission as we march together towards sainthood through the pursuit of excellence in our work.
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