MEET THE TEAM
Father David Shields, S.J.
Founder, Spiritual Programming Coordinator
"Through my efforts at Casa Romero, I have worked to provide an affordable, accessible place for the Latino community to gather for prayer, for formation programs, and for celebration. We nurture personal growth, strong community and the formation of engaged community leaders."
DeAnn Cortes
Associate Director
"Through my efforts at Casa Romero I endeavor to help create and hold space where people can gather, heal and feel uplifted, where they can find a community of trust and support so they can share their stories, support on another, and reclaim their unique areas of giftedness and purpose."
Sister Jean Ellman
Program Consultant
”Through my efforts at Casa Romero, I hope to nurture leaders in the Spanish-speaking community who open themselves to an experience of God's love within and who connect dynamically with God's presence and action within themselves and in the broader community.”
Laura Hancock
Urban Plunge
Coordinator
“Through my efforts at Casa Romero I hope Urban Plunge participants will be moved to consider the systemic and personal barriers sometimes experienced by people as they seek a life of dignity and purpose. Ultimately, it is my hope that Urban Plunge participants will desire even more to share their gifts and talents with their communities as a way of realizing God's dream of healing, justice, and freedom for all people.”
Sophia Rodriguez
Arts Program Director, Grants Manager
"Through my efforts at Casa Romero, I hope to be a resource to our community of young artists, helping them define and reach their artistic goals. My focus is on working with youth who meet me with passion, and offering them a safe, welcoming, and nourishing environment where their creativity can thrive."
Carlos Beltrán
Urban Plunge
Assistant Coordinator
“Through my efforts at Casa Romero I strive to be a positive role model that nurtures, inspires, and supports all the youth I encounter discover their own passions and abilities. I hope through our journey together they feel empowered to use their God-given gifts and talents to be pillars of strength, love, and wisdom in their families and communities.”
