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

Vice Chair/Incoming Chair

Mary J. Donnelly Foundation​

Dan Estes

Board Member

Specialty Family Foundation​

Beth Flaherty

Board Member

Flaherty Family Foundation​

Alexia Kelley

Alexia K. Kelley

President & CEO​

FADICA​

Robyn Kress

Robyn Kress

Board Member

Ascension Foundation

Andrew McLoskey

Andrew McCloskey

Board Member

Ambassador's Fund for Catholic Education

Pat Milenius

Board Member

Congregation of St. Joseph

Gabriela Robles

Board Member​

St. Joseph Fund, Providence St. Joseph Health​

Gabriela Smith

Gabriela Smith

Board Member​

Crimsonbridge Foundation​

Sr. Jane Wakahiu

Board Member​

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation​​

Christine Wolohan

Secretary

Wolohan Family Foundation​​​

Michael Wolohan, M.D.

Chair

Wolohan Family 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 Kelley

Alexia K. Kelley

President & CEO

Alicia B. Simon

Executive Vice President

Juan C. Acosta

Philanthropy & Innovation

Lindsey Carlston

Lindsey Carlston

Marketing & Growth

Sara Johnson

Sara Johnson

Executive Assistant

Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Communications & Engagement

Margaret Kowalsky

Program & Impact Director​

Lauren Traskey

Administrative Director​

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

Charles Schaffler

Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Robert A. Smith, III

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Anne Cullen Miller

Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota​