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Rector Jael Rivas

Ed.S., M.Ed., M.A.T., B.A.

● Educational Specialist, Ed.S., Liberty University
● Progressive Leadership, M.Ed. Bank Street College of Education
● Social Studies and History, MAT, Fordham University
● History and Spanish Literature, B.A. Fordham University

Work Experience

● President, Woodfield Christian Ministries, Inc. New York
● Pastor of First Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
● Education Specialist, Yonkers Public Schools, NY
● Director. Tadaca Educational Solutions LLC, NY
● Board Member and advisor in various non-profit organizations

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Juan Avila

Ph.D.

● Engineer’s degree, Engineering in Computer Science by Kharkov Plytechnic University, USSR
● Master of Science in System Engineering by Kharkov Plytechnic University, USSR
● Master of Science, Mathematics by City University of New York City College
● Ph.D. Mathematics by Fordham University

Work Experience

● Ambassador to United Nations, Government of the Dominican Republic (2004 to present)
● High Steward of EUCLID, Intergovernmental Institution under United Nations
● Vice Chair of the Institute of Global Affairs (IGA)
● Direction member, Fordham University
● Program Director, Research Foundation of CUNY

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Ricardo Grzona

Ed.D.

● Degree in Tourism from the Catholic University of Cuyo
● Bachelor of Science in Education from the Universidad Pontificia Salesiana
● Doctorate in Education Sciences, specialization in Catechetics from the Salesian Pontifical University
● Diploma in Pastoral Theology and Catechetics from the Pastoral Theological Institute of CELAM

Current Positions

● Founder and president of the RAMÓN PANÉ FOUNDATION, Inc.
● Director General of the RAMÓN PANÉ Catechetical Fraternity
● Consecrated Brother of said Religious Fraternity Advisor to various ministries of evangelization in Latin America and in various Dioceses in Episcopal Conferences of Latin America and the United States
● Advisor to the RIIAL (Information Technology Network of the Church in Latin America), Content Area, based at the Secretariat for Social Communications, Vatican.

Teaching Experience

● Catechist professor in several Catholic schools in Mendoza.
● Full Professor at the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences of Mendoza
● Full Professor at Champagnat University
● Associate Professor of the Archdiocesan Institute of Catechesis of Mendoza
● Professor at the Pastoral Theological Institute of CELAM
● Professor at the Catholic University of Honduras
● Professor at SEPI for University of Barry (2013-2020)

Teaching Experience

● Appointed by S.S. Benedict XVI as Auditor of the Synod for Bishops: THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CHURCH, Vatican (2008)
● TELCAT Consultant (Catholic Television of America 1998 - 2008)
● Interfaith Relations Consultant for the Americas of United Bible Societies (1995 - 2012)
● Academic Secretary of the Association of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean for Integration (1992 – 1996)
● Rector of the Champagnat University, Mendoza, Argentina (1994 – 1995)
● Vice-Rector for International Relations, Champagnat University, Mendoza, Argentina (1990 – 1994)

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Andrea Perna

B.S.

● Bachelor of Sciencee in Business Administration and Management by Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra
● Post-Graduated Diploma in Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations by SDA Bocconi
● Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management by Harvard Business School

Work Experience

● Event Coordinator, Business Capital & Consulting Management Partners LLP
● Business Analyst, TKC International Inc
● Business Development Specialist, JP&Partners
● Junior Commercial Manager, TAIRS Worldwide

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Attilio Perna

Work Experience

● President, JP Partners
● Honorary Consul of Republic of Kazakhstan
● Project Responsible, Funglode Foundation
● International Observer, American States Organization OEA
● Chairman, TAIRS

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Alexander Avila

Ph.D.

● Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomás
● Master in Latin American Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomás
● Degree in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomás

Work Experience

● Professor at University of Tolima (2014 to date)
● Professor at University of Santo Tomás (2003-2013)
● Works directed / tutorials to undergraduate, master's or clinical specialty students
● Participation in various evaluation committees and scientific events
● Bibliographic productions of articles and magazines

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Miriam Noemí Rivas Montalvo

M.S.

● Master of Psychotherapy from the Kanakil Institute
● Diploma in Thanatology from the Kanakil Institute
● Master of Addictions from the Kanakil Institute
● Diploma in Narrative Therapy from the Kanakil Institute

Work Experience

● Private office for care of young people, adults, terminally ill patients and relatives (2012 to present)
● Thanatology and depression classes at the Kanankil institute master's degree, workshops and diplomas in Art therapy and Positive Psychology, courses on postmodernity (2012 to present)

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Hernan Jorge Pereda Bullrich

BTh

● Bachelor of Theology and Spirituality from the Pontifical Gregorian University of Rome

Work Experience

● General Councilor of his Congregation, Superior General of his Congregation (2003-2009)
● Professor of Bible, Church History and oratory at the diocesan seminary of Rosario - Argentina.
● Bible teacher at the catechetical seminary of the diocese of Rosario - Argentina.
● Professor of History of Israel and Christian beginnings (intensive summer courses), at the Carlos III University of Getafe, (Madrid) Spain.
● Guide to 10 Study Tours in Biblical Lands (1979-2001).
● Presenter of the ecclesiological key for the religion teachers in Madrid (1998-1999)

Positions in Audiovisual Communication

● Direction of the program: “El Evangelio Hoy” by TMT, Canal del Arzobispado de Madrid (2000-2003) ● President of the Foundation for Evangelization and Communication (FECOM) Madrid (Since 1998) ● Initiator and general director of the New Communication Association in Madrid (1996) ● Media Delegate of the Diocese of Getafe (Madrid) (1992 - 1996)

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Sandy Antonio Gutiérrez Ortiz

Ph.D.

● Doctorate in Training in the Knowledge Society. University of Salamanca. Salamanca, Spain.
● ICT Master in Education: analysis and design of training processes, resources and practices from the University of Salamanca. Salamanca, Spain.
● Bachelor of Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. Santo Domingo Dominican Republic.

Experiencia Laboral

● Research stay at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico (2019)
● Member of the Research Group on Multicultural Innovation and Applied Technologies (MITA). University of Salamanca, Spain. (2019)
● Completion of the doctoral stay at the Universidad Católica del Cibao (2019)
● Member of the Ramón Pané Foundation. Dominican Republic. (2017)
● Teacher of Spanish Language and Literature in secondary education, Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia College. Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic (2015-2016)
● Member of the Caamaño Foundation, Jarabacoa Branch. Dominican Republic (2015)
Co-host of the television program “Alba Punto y Aparte” (2012)

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Erinson de Jesus Bustamante Suárez

BS

● Bachelor of Psychology from the Central University of Venezuela
● Diploma in Parenting, Attachment and Childhood Development.
● Diploma in Commissions for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, CEPROME.
● Diploma in Prevention of Sexual Abuse in educational contexts.
● Inter-American Diploma in Educational Pastoral, CIEC.

Work Experience

● Psychologist. Family Orientation Program (PROFAM) of FUNDANA, Foundation of Friends of the Child that Amerita Protection (2018 to date)
● Coordinator of the Animation Team of the National University Pastoral of the Department of Education of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference (20019 – present)
● Coordinator of the Group of tutors of the Ambassadors for Coexistence Program, Anna Frank Space. (2020 – present)
● Coordinator of the XIV National Meeting of University Pastoral (2020)
● Coordinator of the School of Animators of University Pastoral of University Pastoral José Gregorio Hernández (2020)
● Volunteer psychologist and animator of meetings for Parents in the Dynamis Community project, in Barrio La Lira (2017- 2019)
● Private practice of psychology.
● Clinical Psychology Intern. Psychology Service of the Student Welfare Organization (OBE) UCV (2018 -2018) ● Clinical Psychology Practitioner. Luz y Vida Foundation (2017 - 2018)

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Maria Elena Larrea

MTh

● Master’s in Theology and Religious Education Barry University, Miami, FL (2018-Present)
● BS in Healthcare Administration, Miami, FL

Work Experience

● Director of Parish Ministries Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church, Miami, FL (2012-2018)
● Director of Parish Ministries and Religious Education Little Flower Catholic Church, Hollywood, FL (2008 – 2017)
● Outreach Coordinator for Broward and Palm Beach County. Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, FL (2006-2008)



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