LEADERSHIP
Tom Chabolla *
President
As president, Tom is responsible for setting and implementing the goals and direction of the organization. He is a longtime fan of JVC, with plenty of friends and family having served as Jesuit Volunteers. He and his wife Carolyn are proud former support people for the Santa Monica house in the 1980's.
Anissa Rose
Director of Human Resources
Anissa is responsible for managing the human resources department including benefits administration, staff recruiting, payroll and policies. Previously, Anissa worked within a large Christian school and appreciates the value of service focused missions. After setting the intention of finding a new way to work towards creating a world of goodness, Anissa found JVC!
Brian Vallimont †*
Director of Finance and Administration
Brian is focused on keeping internal processes running smoothly and effectively. Following his year as a JV in Sacramento, CA (2002-03), Brian worked in the engineering field before transitioning careers to nonprofit management. He worked for a few Boston-area nonprofit organizations in similar roles before joining the JVC.
Laura Strubeck †*
Director of Programs
Laura is responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight for the formation and service program. She served two years as a JV during the 2008-2010 program years. In her first year, Laura served at Sarah House, a hospital hospitality house in Syracuse, NY followed by her additional year with San Diego Youth Services in San Diego, CA.
Rob Roa *
Director of Recruitment
Rob is responsible for providing strategic oversight of recruitment efforts for prospective JVs. With the Jesuit Volunteer Philippines Foundation and a Jesuit education, Rob worked for one year with rural sustenance farmers in Tacloban, Philippines to support and develop an innovative, sustainable, and cooperative agribusiness model. Now, he looks forward to guiding and supporting other young leaders committed to seeing their faith in action.
recruiting@jesuitvolunteers.org
Shivany Trujillo *
Director of Admissions
Shivany serves as the Director of Admissions at JVC, helping prospective volunteers and agencies navigate the admissions process from completing the application to an agency being matched with a Jesuit Volunteer. Prior to joining JVC, Shivany worked in Higher Education, specifically Housing and Residence Life. Shivany is a graduate of Saint Louis University with a B.A. in Urban Affairs and Political Science. She also holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a concentration in Non-profit Management. Outside of work, Shivany spends most of her time with her husband and daughter. In her free time, Shivany enjoys crafting and sewing, reading, travelling, and listening to podcasts.
admissions@jesuitvolunteers.org
Kevin Beebe *
Interim Director of Development
Kevin provides oversight for all fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic support that advances the mission and vision at JVC. Kevin served two AmeriCorps terms, in Sacramento and Baltimore, before moving into the fundraising field, where he worked in the arts and education fields before joining JVC in 2021.
development@jesuitvolunteers.orgSTAFF
Wendell Smith
Senior Accountant
Wendell is responsible for managing the financial activities of JVC and making sure that we effectively and efficiently serve all our constituencies – staff, agencies, volunteers, and supporters.
Bri Giarratano
Staff Accountant
Bri is responsible for general finance tasks, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting support, and troubleshooting for volunteer and staff financial questions and concerns. She is proud to be a part of an organization with such a powerful and meaningful mission.
Maggie Odigie
Finance Associate
Maggie is responsible for various finance tasks including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and handling general finance questions and concerns for volunteers and/ or staff. She aligns with the work JVC does in underserved communities and is proud to contribute to the organization’s mission. Outside of work, she enjoys reading creative nonfiction essays and literary fiction, writing poetic prose, and playing Sonic video games with her son.
Emma Williams
Operations Associate
Emma holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Liberia in Business Administration. Emma is responsible for all gift entries and acknowledgement of donor gifts and ensuring that our donor database is cleaned and up to date. She is also responsible for various administrative tasks within the Finance and Administrative departments. Prior to joining JVC, Emma worked in Development with another non-profit in Baltimore.
development@jesuitvolunteers.org
Vanessa Evans
Annual Giving Manager
Vanessa is responsible for developing appeals to individuals, cultivating new donors, and fostering lasting relationsips between JVC and its supporters. Vanessa’s experience includes working in similar roles for non-profits in public media, performing arts, and education-based organizations. Passionate about connecting with people and developing a sense of community, Vanessa is excited about JVC’s impact and the good work of our Jesuit Volunteers.
development@jesuitvolunteers.org
Carter White †*
FJV Engagement Manager
Carter is responsible for supporting our community of Former Jesuit Volunteers (FJVs), building relationships and developing partnerships to provide ongoing resources to alumni of the program. In 2017-18, Carter served as a JV in San Diego at Academy of Our Lady of Peace, working on their campus ministry team.
fjvs@jesuitvolunteers.org
Courtney Romans †*
Recruiter
Courtney graduated from Fordham University Lincoln Center in NYC with a B.S in Psychology in 2017 and served as JV in Nashville 2017-2018 at Room in the Inn, a center for individuals experiencing homelessness. Later Courtney attended Fordham Graduate School of Social Service after JVC and graduated with a Masters of Social Work in May 2020.
recruiting@jesuitvolunteers.org
Monica Valenzuela
Senior Manager of Strategic Communications
Monica is responsible for the promotion of JVC with attention to the entire JVC community, including prospective Jesuit Volunteers, donors, former Jesuit Volunteers, and current Jesuit Volunteers. She leads Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) strategic communications to amplify JVC's strategic priorities and commitment to JEDI.
communications@jesuitvolunteers.org
Abby Guziewicz †*
Recruiter
Abby is responsible for recruitment efforts in the western region, and based out of San Diego, CA. She is a former Jesuit Volunteer, who served in East Los Angeles as a Career Counselor at Homeboy Industries in 2021-22. She enjoys running, creative expression, and accompanying potential JVs as they discern a meaningful and transformative year of service.
recruiting@jesuitvolunteers.org
Hangil Ryu
Recruiter
Hangil is responsible for recruiting efforts in the central region and lives in Atlanta, GA. As a former Jesuit Volunteer, he served at All Saints Parish where he worked as a Case Worker and Youth Minister from 2021-22. He looks forward to supporting prospective Jesuit Volunteers as they discern a year of service
recruiting@jesuitvolunteers.org
Chris Bargeron
Admissions Manager
As an Admissions Manager, Chris supports the screening and placement process for all incoming Jesuit Volunteers and agencies. He is also responsible for providing formational support to the volunteers placed in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Chris served in a similar program to JVC, Dominican Volunteers USA for two years prior to joining on JVC staff. In his first year, he served at Heartland Alliance, a refugee resettlement agency in Chicago, IL, teaching English to newly arrived refugees. In his second year, he served in Catholic Charities Atlanta Refugee Resettlement as an employment specialist.
admissions@jesuitvolunteers.org
Keighlee Arp
Admissions Coordinator
Keighlee supports prospective volunteers during the application, interview, and placement processes. She’s a two-time graduate of Loyola University Maryland where she also facilitated retreats for athletes and threw birthday parties for St. Ignatius. Prior to JVC, Keighlee worked in Campus Ministry at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY where she led interfaith and storytelling initiatives.
admissions@jesuitvolunteers.org
Brooke Silvas
Program Coordinator (International)
Brooke is responsible for contributing to the formation, support and overall experience of the International Program. She previously served as a volunteer with Rostro de Cristo in Guayaquil, Ecuador from 2016-2017. Brooke has been on JVC Staff for two years and lives in San Diego, CA, where she also serves as a part-time Resident Minister at her alma mater, the University of San Diego.
William Poling
Area Manager - East
Since joining JVC in 2018, William has worked with volunteers who served internationally as well as those serving in the Eastern United States. Having volunteered and worked in many JVC-esque roles, from international non-profits to public schools in the U.S., William draws from such experiences in offering perspective and fostering growth among Jesuit Volunteers and the stakeholders that surround them.
Ben DeGarmo
Area Manager - Central
Ben works to accompany volunteers through their transformative year by providing program content specific to their cities and working with the Agency Partners there. Ben has been with JVC since 2015, previously working with D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Home, a residential treatment campus, in Grand Rapids, MI. Ben is based out of Detroit, MI.
Kate Seibly †*
Area Manager - East
As an Area Manager for the East region, Kate supports JVs in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Harlem, and Portland. She accompanies JVs as they explore and deepen their commitments to the values of simple living, community, spirituality, and social justice. Kate served as a JV in Philadelphia in 2016-2017.
Ashley Ledet †*
Area Manager - Central
Ashley is the Area Manager for the South and oversees the communities in New Orleans, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Albuquerque. While based in New Orleans, she accompanies volunteers on their JV journey and offers support through relationship building, retreat facilitation, and agency connection. As a 2014-2015 JV in Harlem, Ashley served at St. Ignatius School in the Bronx.
Gabby Gobiel †
Area Manager - West
As an Area Manager in the West, Gabby accompanies JVs in San Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland, Sacramento, and San Jose/Santa Clara as they live out JVC's core values in their service, retreats, and communal lives. Gabby served as a JV from 2014-2016 with JVC Northwest. Her first year was in Tacoma, WA at Nativity House and her second in Seattle, WA at Recovery Cafe.
