Our Team

LEADING WITH EXCELLENCE AND LOVE

Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together the nation’s best talent—a diverse team of leaders committed to educational justice and Catholic evangelization. Our people are at the top of the field in education and beyond; they are passionate for our mission; and they leverage their expertise to lead with excellence and love. Be a part of our team. Explore our opportunities and apply today!

Stephanie Saroki de García

Managing Director

Aaron Brenner

General Partner

Luanne D. Zurlo

General Partner & Executive Director, Brilla Schools Network

Adriana Lira

Recruitment Associate, Seton Teaching Fellows and Brillante Schools Network

Alexa Bonilla

Director of Enrollment, Brilla Schools Network

Alexandra Cohill

Chief of Staff, Brilla Schools Network

Brett Chappell

Chief Talent Officer, Brilla Schools Network

Cecilia Gallagher

Seton Leadership Fellow

Christina Reyes

Network Operations Coordinator, Brilla Schools Network

Christy Mencia-Penalo

Enrollment Manager, Brilla Schools Network

Colleen Vaughn

Network Special Education and Data Compliance Associate, Brilla Schools Network

Dan Faas

Director of Character Initiatives – Elementary, Brilla Schools Network

David Morales

Senior Director of Data Management & Analytics, Brilla Schools Network

Elizabeth Reckart

Director of Marketing, Communications, & Development

Emilia Chornay

National Manager of STF Formation and Community, Seton Teaching Fellows

Emily Brooks

Instructional Coach, Seton Teaching Fellows

Emily Gilbride

Executive Director, Romero Academy Network

Fr. Mark Haydu

Chaplain

Gisell Sierra

Director of Operations, Brilla Schools Network

Isabella Gadapee

Recruitment Manager, Brilla Schools Network

Jacob Coonradt

Recruitment Associate, Seton Teaching Fellows and Brillante Schools Network

Jen Gowers

Senior Director, Brilla Schools Network

Jessica Lovinsky

Director of Elementary Student Services, Brilla Schools Network

Jolleen Wagner

Chief Character Initiatives Officer, Brilla Schools Network

Juliana Odame-Labi

Elementary Curriculum Writer, Brilla Schools Network

Kayla Keller

Recruitment Manager, Brilla Schools Network

Kelsey LaVigne

Chief of Schools, Brilla Schools Network

Leonard Francisco

Operations Manager, Seton Teaching Fellows

Maria Valencia

Manager, El Camino at Brilla Veritas Elementary School

Mark Kreider

Seton Teaching Fellows Instructional Coach, Brilla Schools Network

Mary Grace Lewis

Recruitment Associate

Matt Salvatierra

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Carbone

Chief Academic Officer, Brilla Schools Network

Michelle Lacouture Perry

National Operations Manager

Peter Katcher

Director of Fine and Applied Arts, Brilla Schools Network

Reyes Claudio

Chief Operating Officer, Brilla Schools Network

Ruby Amezquita

Director of Talent

Shanelle County

Director of Elementary Content, Brilla Schools Network

Stephanie Frias

Enrollment and Outreach Manager, Brilla Schools Network

Tess Lane

Director of Talent & Recruitment

Trevor Sorensen

Finance & Real Estate Manager, Brilla Schools Network

William Bludgus

Director of Middle School Math and Science, Brilla Schools Network

Yeime Valle

Chief of Programs, El Camino Network & Seton Teaching Fellows