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Our national office oversees the establishment and continuous growth of all YCP chapters nationwide. Our ultimate goal is to unite members, mentors, and volunteers through a single network Working in Witness for Christ. Keep scrolling to meet your YCP leadership team!

Leadership team

Based in Dallas, we’re here to serve and connect you—wherever you are.

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Jennifer Baugh

Founder & Advisor

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.

Jennifer Baugh
Founder & Advisor

Peter Blute

Executive Director

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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Peter Blute
Executive Director

Kailey Killian

Senior Director of Chapter Operations

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.

Kailey Killian
Senior Director of Chapter Operations

Natasha Lovely

Senior Director, Product and Marketing

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.

Natasha Lovely
Senior Director, Product and Marketing

Chrissy Wasel

Executive Assistant

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.

Chrissy Wasel
Executive Assistant

Daniel Baczmaga

Training & Expansion Coordinator

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.

Daniel Baczmaga
Training & Expansion Coordinator

Pascal Hensel

Chief of Staff

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.

Pascal Hensel
Chief of Staff

Emma McClure

Special Projects Coordinator

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.

Emma McClure
Special Projects Coordinator

Derek McMonagle

Chapter Acceleration Manager

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.

Derek McMonagle
Chapter Acceleration Manager

Claire Keupen

Donor Advisor

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.

Claire Keupen
Donor Advisor

Thomas Wells

Technology Coordinator
Thomas Wells
Technology Coordinator

Santiago Cubillos

Regional Chapter Manager
Santiago Cubillos
Regional Chapter Manager

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Board of Directors

Composed of top Catholic executives, they’re invested in your growth as the next generation of Catholic leaders.

Jennifer Baugh

Founder and Advisor

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.

Jennifer Baugh
Founder and Advisor

Dwight Riskey

Board Member

Dwight founded Riskey Business Solutions, LLC in 2007. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at PepsiCo in a wide variety of leadership roles. Most recently he led Consumer/Customer Insights for all of PepsiCo and was responsible for identifying consumer opportunities for growth. Dwight attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and taught at several colleges and universities.

Dwight Riskey
Board Member

Tom Jones

Board Member

Tom is a high-energy executive with over 25 years of experience in the defense industry. He has held roles ranging from management of advanced R&D portfolios to high volume Aerospace and Defense manufacturing portfolios. Tom has extensive experience in strategic planning and leading in high pressure environments and is at his best leading teams through rapid growth or working program or business turnarounds. In addition to his management experience, Tom has a strong technical background and was considered a subject matter expert in Undersea Warfare issues and Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). He currently serves as the Executive Vice President & President Aeronautics Sector at Northrop Grumman.

Tom Jones
Board Member

Mike Stefanski

Board Member

Mike is a multi-disciplined senior financial leader with extensive mobility and telecommunications experience. During his 27-year career at Verizon, he held key executives roles designing, supporting and implementing global strategic and operational initiatives as well as developing relationships with global financial institutions. Mike has a passion for developing people in order to build lasting value for the individual and company. His volunteer activities include mentoring young professionals, college students, and high school students.

Mike Stefanski
Board Member

Cecelia Gannon

Board Member

Cecelia is currently the Director, North Texas Experience Leader supporting a North Texas cohort of offices (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio & Little Rock) to champion the people experience. Prior to this role, Cecelia was a Senior Manager in the Greater Texas market supporting PwC’s Tax practice to provide HR consulting support to the Partners and staff. Cecelia has been with PwC for over 20 years, beginning her career in the Dallas market. She served as the HR Manager for the Tax Line of Service, followed by a national role supporting the Global Human Resources practice, a national HR leader role for the Private Company Services group in Tax and Audit, and a Director role in the Partner Matters group supporting the Advisory Partners before being named to her current role in 2019.

Cecelia Gannon
Board Member

Dina Dwyer-Owens

Board Member

Dina Dwyer-Owens, former CEO & Co-Chair of Dwyer Group, now Neighborly, is a business leader, book author, and corporate motivational speaker. America knows her from the CBS reality show “Undercover Boss” and the first-ever special “Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses.”

Dina Dwyer-Owens
Board Member

Marla Mock

Board Member

Marla is the Vice President of Operations at Molly Maid, a Neighborly Company, with extensive experience in marketing, business development, operations, and franchising.

Marla Mock
Board Member

Kumar Kibble

Board Member

Kumar Kibble is a seasoned leader and executive coach who has devoted his career to helping others reach their full potential. As the CEO and principal leadership coach at GuideQuest LLC, he has provided individual, group, and team coaching to hundreds of corporate and government leaders worldwide.

Kumar's diverse background and hard-won experience leading high-performing teams in demanding environments adds to his coaching practice's depth and breadth, having served as a military officer, special agent, diplomat, and C-suite executive. Before founding GuideQuest, Kumar was a senior vice president at ANDE Corporation, where he led the Homeland Security and Defense sales team and introduced innovative RapidDNA technology into U.S. border security operations.

During his tenure as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deputy assistant secretary and deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kumar developed expertise in leading large organizations, as well as managing diverse and complex stakeholder communities. As the chief operating officer of a 20,000-personorganization with a $6 billion budget, he managed international operations, programs, and partnerships to counter transnational crime, terrorism, and illegal immigration. For his exceptional leadership skills, he received the Meritorious Rank Award from the President of the United States, awarded to the top 5% of senior executives in the U.S. Government.

Kumar's dedication to serving others and developing leaders began in the military, where he served as an infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division and commanded a civil affairs team during NATO peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kumar is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and holds a Master of Science degree in Management from Johns Hopkins University. He is also a certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation. Kumar is a cancer survivor, adoptee, and proud adoptive father of three. He has been married to his wife Laura for over 32 years.

Kumar Kibble
Board Member

Jonathan Strate

Board Member

Jonathan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascension. As the leader in faith formation, Ascension’s Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year podcasts have reached #1 on Apple podcasts in all categories. Ascension also hosts Ascension Presents, the largest Catholic YouTube channel in English, and has sold nearly 12 million books and study sets for bible study and sacramental preparation. Ascension was honored for the past several years to be designated one of the best places to work in America by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Prior to Ascension, Jonathan served in leadership roles at his university Newman Center and was the founding Director of the Catholic Young Adults of Chester County, for which he earned the Bl. Frassati Award for excellence in Young Adult Ministry from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

He is currently a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Knights of the Immaculata, and serves on the boards of the Association of Catholic Publishers and the national board of Young Catholic Professionals. Jonathan holds a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.Eng. in Software Engineering from Penn State University. He and his wife, Kelly, live in Pennsylvania with their six children.

Jonathan Strate
Board Member

Sister Meredith, O.C.D.

Board Member

Sister Meredith, O.C.D. is a Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. She was born in the Philippines and migrated to Los Angeles with her parents and 3 siblings. She attended the University of California, San Diego where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning. She worked in the Environmental Consulting industry and co-owned an apparel business before discerning a call to religious life. Upon a profound encounter with the Lord and a not-so-gentle nudge by Saint Therese, Sister Meredith entered Carmel in 2008 and made her final profession in July of 2018. She has served as an administrative assistant at Santa Teresita, a healthcare facility, an elementary and junior high school teacher and in development for her Congregation’s Office of Mission Advancement. Sister Meredith currently serves as the Novitiate Directress. She is grateful to God for calling her to religious life and desires nothing more than to love God and to help others encounter His unconditional and healing love for them!

Sister Meredith, O.C.D.
Board Member

Spiritual team

Through their generous service they help us fulfill our ultimate mission—to inspire modern-day saints.

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns

Episcopal Advisor

“It is with great joy that I endorse Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) and encourage all Catholics to support this important organization,” said Bishop Burns. “To my brother bishops, I say please consider welcoming this group into your diocese. To Young Adult Diocesan Directors, please feel confident in welcoming YCP. And, to young workers across the country, I say, get involved! I pray this ministry will thrive throughout the country so that our Catholic faith will flourish in the world today.”

- Most Reverent Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns
Episcopal Advisor

Monsignor C. Eugene Morris

National Chaplain

Born in June of 1965, Msgr. Morris has been a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis since May of 1996. For two years, he served as the parochial vicar of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in South St. Louis City before moving to St. George Parish and assuming a full-time teaching position at St. Mary’s High School. In 1999, Msgr. Morris was invited to pursue further studies at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm in Rome. He completed a license in sacramental theology in June of 2001 and returned to St. Louis where he began work at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. In July of 2005, he was named director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and the Vicar for Deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In June of 2006, under the leadership of then Archbishop Raymond L. Burke (now Cardinal Burke), he established the St. Maximilian Kolbe House of Discernment and served as the director of the house for three years while continuing his other duties. In September of 2008, Monsignor was named a member of the Papal Household. From 2009 through 2010 he was the pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In the fall of 2010, he began work at the Pontifical College Josephinum as the Director of Sacred Liturgy and Assistant Professor in sacred theology. During his tenure at the Josephinum, Msgr. Morris assisted with Holy Mass at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish in Hillard, OH and was a contributor on St. Gabriel Catholic Radio in Columbus, OH. In June of 2018, Msgr. Morris was appointed Rector of the Oratory of Ss. Gregory and Augustine, a pastoral ministry of the Archdiocese of St. Louis devoted to the celebration of the Holy Mass and the other sacraments according to the ancient rite of the Church.

Msgr. Morris has served as an assistant professor of Sacramental Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum, a lecturer for the Paul VI Catechetical Institute and the spiritual advisor to the Marian Catechists in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He has been a visiting lecturer at the Liturgical Institute at St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein Seminary. Msgr. Morris has hosted a weekly radio program on WRYT, Catholic radio in St. Louis and has been a spiritual director for The Inner Life, a program on Relevant Radio. Msgr. Morris also was a weekly commentator on Catholic affairs for the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Catholic Radio in Cincinnati. Msgr. Morris had several programs on St. Gabriel Catholic Radio in Columbus for four years. Msgr. Morris also served as chairman of the Advisory Board for Newman Connection. Monsignor frequently give talks, retreats and days of recollection on various topics related to the Catholic faith throughout the United States.  

Monsignor C. Eugene Morris
National Chaplain
Msgr. C. Eugene Morris
Catholic priest, radio personality, professor, and National Co-Chaplain for YCP.
JENNIFER BAUGH
Founder of YCP, discovering a whole new world as a working mom on a mission.
PETER REX
Founder and CEO of Rex, he serves Jesus and people in the business world.
Sam Goodwin
American entrepreneur, public speaker, and tech company co-founder.
PETER BLUTE
Chief Operating Officer of YCP and conference emcee.
FR. KEN GERACI, CPM
Prodigal son and entrepreneur turned powerhouse priest.
FR. JOHN LOCOCO
Milwaukee vocation director and a National Eucharistic Preacher.
DINA DWYER-OWENS
Business leader, author, and speaker who appeared on Undercover Boss.
FR. GEORGE ELLIOTT
Priest, podcast host of Catholic Bytes, and founder of Catholic CAST Media.
SR. MEREDITH, OCD
Former environmental consultant and business owner turned Carmelite sister.
JONATHAN BLEVINS
Founder of the BeardedBlevins Stream Team and CEO of Little Flower Media, Jonathan is using the internet to evangelize and spread the message of Christ's love.
Ben Sands
Executive Coach & Founder of Sands Leadership.
STEPHEN HENLEY
President of Legatus International and former U.S. Marine.
JÉAN-PAUL AFIF
As founder and CEO of Star of the Sea Wealth Management, Jéan-Paul uses his extensive background in finance to develop personalized financial strategies for his clients.
Jeff Schiefelbein
Managing Partner at Undivided Life, Jeff speaks about company culture, transformational leadership, and the vocation of the business leader.
MARGARET KNAPP
Catholic songwriter and performer.
E-KNOCK
Catholic rapper.
ZURIEL MEREK
Electric violinist trained in using classical technique on a modern instrument.
HAVANA NRG
Dallas-based Latin band playing salsa, cumbia, bachata, and current hits.
PETE BRANHAM GROUP
DFW local jazz trio featuring saxophone, keyboard, and bass/drums.

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Leadership Team

Based in Dallas, we're here to serve and connect you—wherever you are.

Leadership Team

Based in Dallas, we're here to serve and connect you—wherever you are.

Leadership Team

Based in Dallas, we're here to serve and connect you—wherever you are.

spiritual team

Based in Dallas, we're here to serve and connect you—wherever you are.

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