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David A. Shaneyfelt is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. A former partner at Anderson Kill and trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, he now practices with The Alvarez Firm. A California Super Lawyer, he writes, speaks nationally, and serves on TLI’s Advisory Board.
David A. Shaneyfelt is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. A former partner at Anderson Kill and trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, he now practices with The Alvarez Firm. A California Super Lawyer, he writes, speaks nationally, and serves on TLI’s Advisory Board.
Paula Melley is a licensed attorney and national consultant with over 30 years of experience in communications, business strategy, and workforce solutions. A PEO expert, she advises organizations on risk management and employee benefits. She serves as a lector, is a member of Tepeyac Leadership’s Advisory Council,. She lives in Florida with her husband and twin sons.
Paula Melley is a licensed attorney and national consultant with over 30 years of experience in communications, business strategy, and workforce solutions. A PEO expert, she advises organizations on risk management and employee benefits. She serves as a lector, is a member of Tepeyac Leadership’s Advisory Council,. She lives in Florida with her husband and twin sons.
Tim Staples, a former Southern Baptist, converted to the Catholic Church in 1988 after a deep study of its teachings during his U.S. Marine Corps service. After seminary formation, he discerned a call to lay ministry and has since dedicated his work to Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
Tim Staples, a former Southern Baptist, converted to the Catholic Church in 1988 after a deep study of its teachings during his U.S. Marine Corps service. After seminary formation, he discerned a call to lay ministry and has since dedicated his work to Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
James M. “Jim” Trachier is President and CEO of Tiber Crossings LLC. A retired U.S. Air Force officer, he served 33 years, commanding at multiple levels and concluding as Deputy Director of Communications for Air Force Global Strike Command. A committed Catholic, he serves as a Knight of Columbus, lector, and catechist.
James M. “Jim” Trachier is President and CEO of Tiber Crossings LLC. A retired U.S. Air Force officer, he served 33 years, commanding at multiple levels and concluding as Deputy Director of Communications for Air Force Global Strike Command. A committed Catholic, he serves as a Knight of Columbus, lector, and catechist.
Brenda Lorena García is a bilingual actress, speaker, and two-time SAG Award–nominated stunt performer with over a decade in film and TV. A former journalist, she has worked on major productions and now uses her platform to evangelize, inspiring others through media and her Catholic faith.
Brenda Lorena García is a bilingual actress, speaker, and two-time SAG Award–nominated stunt performer with over a decade in film and TV. A former journalist, she has worked on major productions and now uses her platform to evangelize, inspiring others through media and her Catholic faith.
Andy Rivas is Manager for Public Policy and Advocacy for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. With over 20 years of leadership, he previously led the California Catholic Conference and held roles with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He holds degrees from UCLA and Catholic University.
Andy Rivas is Manager for Public Policy and Advocacy for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. With over 20 years of leadership, he previously led the California Catholic Conference and held roles with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He holds degrees from UCLA and Catholic University.
Marilyn E. Coors, Ph.D., recently retired from a distinguished career in bioethics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. A leader in Catholic bioethics and education, she serves on several nonprofit boards. She and her husband, Peter, are the parents of six children and grandparents of fifteen grandchildren.
Marilyn E. Coors, Ph.D., recently retired from a distinguished career in bioethics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. A leader in Catholic bioethics and education, she serves on several nonprofit boards. She and her husband, Peter, are the parents of six children and grandparents of fifteen grandchildren.
Joseph Valentic is a Catholic entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Catholic Curator, helping professionals integrate business success with holiness. He serves as Chairman of Alliance Catholic Credit Union and is a member of the Tepeyac Leadership Council. Joe and his wife are the proud parents of seven children.
Joseph Valentic is a Catholic entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Catholic Curator, helping professionals integrate business success with holiness. He serves as Chairman of Alliance Catholic Credit Union and is a member of the Tepeyac Leadership Council. Joe and his wife are the proud parents of seven children.
Andres Martin is Deputy Chief of Staff for Maricopa County and a 2018 graduate of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI). He has served TLI as a facilitator and conference chair, was Board President of the Arizona Environmental Health Association, and serves as Vice President of his parish pastoral council. He and his wife, Kara, have nine children.
Andres Martin is Deputy Chief of Staff for Maricopa County and a 2018 graduate of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI). He has served TLI as a facilitator and conference chair, was Board President of the Arizona Environmental Health Association, and serves as Vice President of his parish pastoral council. He and his wife, Kara, have nine children.
Frida Espinosa holds a degree in Family Sciences from Anáhuac University and is pursuing a master’s in Digital Communication. She is co-founder of Juventud y Vida (JUVI) and works with CitizenGO on digital advocacy for life, family, and freedom. She is a frequent speaker on human dignity and the common good.
Frida Espinosa holds a degree in Family Sciences from Anáhuac University and is pursuing a master’s in Digital Communication. She is co-founder of Juventud y Vida (JUVI) and works with CitizenGO on digital advocacy for life, family, and freedom. She is a frequent speaker on human dignity and the common good.
Mariana Abascal holds degrees in Marriage and Family Sciences and Bioethics from Universidad Anáhuac Norte, with advanced training from Harvard Medical School. Through Welfer, she guides patients and families in complex healthcare decisions, promoting compassionate, ethical care rooted in the dignity of every person.
Mariana Abascal holds degrees in Marriage and Family Sciences and Bioethics from Universidad Anáhuac Norte, with advanced training from Harvard Medical School. Through Welfer, she guides patients and families in complex healthcare decisions, promoting compassionate, ethical care rooted in the dignity of every person.
Pete Saenz, is a Catholic rancher, attorney, and former Mayor of Laredo, Texas (2014–2022). He practiced law for over 40 years in land title and oil and gas law. Pete and his wife, Minerva, have been married for over 60 years and are members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Pete Saenz, is a Catholic rancher, attorney, and former Mayor of Laredo, Texas (2014–2022). He practiced law for over 40 years in land title and oil and gas law. Pete and his wife, Minerva, have been married for over 60 years and are members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Nora Urrea is President of the Family Perspective Institute and Vice President of the International Federation for Family Development. She chairs the Dan Murphy Foundation and has led leadership and family education initiatives for over two decades. Nora and her husband, Paul, have five children and six grandchildren.
Nora Urrea is President of the Family Perspective Institute and Vice President of the International Federation for Family Development. She chairs the Dan Murphy Foundation and has led leadership and family education initiatives for over two decades. Nora and her husband, Paul, have five children and six grandchildren.
Ecclesiastical Accompaniment
Ecclesiastical Accompaniment
Most Rev. José H. Gomez is Archbishop of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest Catholic community. A leading voice on faith and public life, he promotes evangelization, immigration reform, and lay leadership. He served as President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and is a native of Monterrey, Mexico.
Most Rev. José H. Gomez is Archbishop of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest Catholic community. A leading voice on faith and public life, he promotes evangelization, immigration reform, and lay leadership. He served as President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and is a native of Monterrey, Mexico.
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lincoln in 1973 and installed as Bishop of Phoenix in 2003. He previously served as Bishop of Wichita and Rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum. He earned advanced degrees in theology and canon law in Rome and served in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See.
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lincoln in 1973 and installed as Bishop of Phoenix in 2003. He previously served as Bishop of Wichita and Rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum. He earned advanced degrees in theology and canon law in Rome and served in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See.
The Most Rev. Timothy E. Freyer, a native of Southern California, was ordained a priest in 1989 and serves as Auxiliary Bishop of Orange. He has led several parishes, served as Episcopal Vicar for Priests, and supports clergy formation. He is active in charitable outreach, law enforcement chaplaincy, and statewide Catholic leadership.
The Most Rev. Timothy E. Freyer, a native of Southern California, was ordained a priest in 1989 and serves as Auxiliary Bishop of Orange. He has led several parishes, served as Episcopal Vicar for Priests, and supports clergy formation. He is active in charitable outreach, law enforcement chaplaincy, and statewide Catholic leadership.
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