Our Team

Behind FADICA’s mission is a dedicated team whose experience, values, and collaboration help Catholic funders grow in purpose and impact.

Board Members

Our board brings together leaders who share a deep commitment to Catholic philanthropy and who help guide FADICA’s vision with wisdom and care.

Bernard Brenninkmeijer

Board Member

Porticus North America

Greg Brown

Treasurer

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Timothy Connors

Board Member

Connors Foundation for Catholic Activities​

Fred Egler

Board Member​

Mary J. Donnelly Foundation​

Dan Estes

Board Member

Specialty Family Foundation​

Beth Flaherty

Assistant Secretary​

Flaherty Family Foundation​

Alexia K. Kelley

President & CEO​

FADICA​

Gabriela Robles

Board Member​

St. Joseph Fund, Providence St. Joseph Health​

Gabriela Smith

Board Member​

Crimsonbridge Foundation​

Sr. Jane Wakahiu

Board Member​

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation​​

Christine Wolohan

Board Member​

Wolohan Family Foundation​​​

Michael Wolohan, M.D.

Chair

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation​​​​

Our Leadership Team

Our multidisciplinary team brings diverse experience from across the philanthropic, nonprofit, and Church sectors. Together, they guide FADICA’s programs, partnerships, and member support.

Alexia K. Kelley

President & CEO

Alicia B. Simon

Vice President

Margaret Kowalsky

Program and Impact Director​

Lauren Traskey

Administrative Director​

Lindsey Carlston

Marketing & Growth

Emeritus Board

Our board and emeritus members have played a vital role in shaping FADICA’s mission throughout 5 decades. We are deeply grateful for their years of service and leadership.

Andrea Hattler Bramson

The Loyola Foundation

Anthony Brenninkmeyer †

Cushman Foundation

Hans Brenninkmeyer†

Porticus North America

B.J. Cassin

Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation

Sister Sally Duffy, SC
Elizabeth Anne Donnelly

Mary J. Donnelly Foundation

Deborah A. Estes

Specialty Family Foundation

Bridget McDermott Flood

Incarnate Word Foundation

Denise M. Hattler

The Loyola Foundation

Christine L. Healey

Healey Education Foundation

Thomas J. Healey

Healey Family Foundation

Forrest N. (Joe) Jenkins†

The Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Erica P. John

Erica P. John Fund

Michael G. Rauenhorst

MGR Foundation

Karen Rauenhorst

Mark and Karen Rauenhorst Foundation

Thomas Keith

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

Timothy P. Lewis, Esq.

Frank J. Lewis Foundation

Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan

The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation

Patrick W. McGrory

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Maureen M. O’Leary

William M. and Miriam F. Meehan Foundation

William F. Raskob, III

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Kerry A. Robinson

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Maria Robinson, M.D.,

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Maria Robinson, M.D.,

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Charles Schaffler

Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Robert A. Smith, III

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Robert A. Smith, III

Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota​