2011-2012 Team Members
Moses Castro is from Lytle, TX. He graduated in Decemeber 2010 from Texas State University where he earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Communication Design (Graphic Design). The past two summers he led week long Young Disciples Camps in the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota. He applied to YAST because he really felt a calling to dedicate more of his life to service of the church. Living in Seattle is going to be a major change for him as he’s from San Antonio, Texas, but he is greatly looking forward to this opportunity grow! Moses is serving in Youth and Retreats Ministry this year.
Jessica Delgehausen is from Rogers, MN. She graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina in May 2011, with a B.A. in English and minor in Religion, and was also a swimmer on the college team. She loves reading, creative writing, being active, outdoor adventures, and spending time with friends. She credits her Catholic and ecumenical campus ministry involvement for the inspiration to join the Young Adult Service Team, and to serve specifically in young adult ministry. Living in community, discerning “the next step,” and tons of faith formation are what Jessica’s most excited about this year!
Mary Emirine “Emmy” Gandeza is from Sunnyvale, CA. She graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University with a B.A. in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Action/ B.A. Religious Studies in 2008. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area which is the home of the World Series Champions, Giants and she loves baseball. A few fun factoids about her: She loves to sing and dance, she knows how to speak 2 languages fluently and can understand and attempt to speak 3 other languages, and she enjoys traveling and immersing herself in culture and languages. Her faith is at the very core of who she is and she is in constant discernment of what God’s will is and how she can utilize what she’s been given in her life for the well being of others. Emmy looks forward to the opportunity to serve in Youth and Retreats Ministry.
Former Team Members
Heather Harris 2009-2010 served in Retreat and Youth Ministry.
Sarah Naser 2009-2010 Environmental Education, now works as the Assistant Director of Environmental Education and Challenge Learning in the CYO Camp Services Department.
Scott Bailey, 2008-2009, served as a member of the young adult service team in Athletics. He returned to graduate school in sports administration at Seattle University in the fall of 2009 and is currently working in the CYO Athletics Department.
Bridget Harris, 2007-2009, served as a member of the young adult service team in Retreat Ministry. She currently works as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
Janet Heva, 2007-2008, served as a member of the young adult service team in Retreat Ministry. She is currently working as the lay campus minister at Prince of Peace Catholic Newman Center, serving the University of Washington.
Sarah Raville, 2007-2008, served in retreat ministry and is currently working as a youth minister and director of religious education for a parish in New York.