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Our Team

American Jesuits International

Meet the Staff

Our Solidarity Team

Nate Radomski

Executive Director

Ixchel Palencia

Projects Manager

John Byrd

Communications Manager

Fr. Taroh Amédé, S.J.

Development Officer

Fr. Robenson Siquitte, S.J.

Development Officer

Jenn Hollinger

Development Manager

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Finance and Operations Manager (Part-Time): We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Finance and Operations Manager to keep the organization’s finances and compliance current and its office running smoothly, working directly with the Executive Director. This part-time, hybrid role is based out of our Washington, DC office. The core of the role is weekly bookkeeping and finance and state-level compliance, supported by operations and administrative responsibilities.

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Board of Directors

Caring for our mission

Suzanne Krudys

Chair

Mercedes Solís

Secretary

Giulia McPherson

Treasurer

Sarah Carroll

Director

Don Cleary

Director

Kevin Gallagher

Director

Pamela Hennard

Director

Elli Kaprosy

Director

Chris Kellerman, SJ

Director

Fiorella Magnano

Director

Guillermo Miranda

Director

Tim Olmstead

Director

Brent Rempe

Director

Stories of Impact

Fe y Alegría El Salvador

Julia – El Salvador

With the support of Fe y Alegría, a young woman found her confidence in the kitchen and her place in the workforce.

Fe y Alegría Dominicana

Cheiry – Dominican Republic

With the support of Fe y Alegría Dominicana, young musicians like Cheiry are exploring their talents while building community and confidence.

Fe y Alegría Nicaragua

Angelina – Nicaragua

With the support of Fe y Alegría Nicaragua, young girls like Angelina are finding their voice and defending their rights.

Silvia – El Salvador

A single mother in rural El Salvador, Silvia is building a more stable future through the Cerro de Dios Cooperative, gaining income, confidence, and community support.

Roberto – Dominican Republic

Through Fe y Alegría Dominicana’s Music for Social Change program, Roberto Capellán gained access to orchestral training and mentorship, transforming a hobby into a pathway toward opportunity and professional music study.

Bernarda – Paraguay

From empowered by Fe y Alegría to confront abuse to empowering women through education, Bernarda exemplifies the message of International Women's Day.

Fr. Danny – Cuba

Reflecting on the work of the Loyola Centers in Cuba, Fr. Danny explains how they “find a green branch in the desert and share it with others.”

Yomol A'tel - Chiapas, Mexico

Cristina – Mexico

Yomol A’tel – “Juntos trabajamos. Juntos caminamos. Juntos soñamos.” Together we work, together we walk and together we dream.

Suzanne – United States

“Sometimes when you see it in front of your own eyes, it takes on a different approach and you feel it in your heart." Witnessing the work of Fe y Alegría first hand had a real impact on Suzanne Krudys.

Fe y Alegría Argentina

Jorge – Argentina

From poetry to soccer, nothing is out of reach for Jorge. Inclusive education programs at Fe y Alegría are opening doors despite his visual impairment.

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Nate Radomski

Executive Director

Nate has been Executive Director at American Jesuits International since 2018. Before joining American Jesuits International (then Magis Americas), Nate spent four years with Federación International de Fe y Alegría in Bogotá and Madrid, where he led the Friends of Fe y Alegría initiative. He has also worked as Program Coordinator of Reading to Kids, a literacy non-profit organization in Los Angeles, and he lived in Ecuador, where he was an international volunteer with Fundación Rostro de Cristo. Nate has traveled extensively across Latin America and the Caribbean for work and brings to American Jesuits International a wealth of experience in project development/management. He holds a BA in Journalism from DePaul University and a MSW from Boston College’s School of Social Work. Nate speaks English and Spanish.

Ixchel Palencia

Projects Manager

Ixchel joined American Jesuits International in 2021 as the Projects Coordinator. Since July 2024, she has held the role of Projects Manager. She has over 20 years of experience in program and project management. Most recently she worked with Heifer International as the Americas Regional Program Manager supporting and overseeing field offices in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Haiti. Prior to Heifer International, Ixchel worked with Word Business Council for Sustainable Development in Honduras. This underlines her strong background in capacity building as well as program and project management. Ixchel holds a MA in Environmental Socioeconomics from the The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center in Costa Rica and a BA in Agriculture and Rural Development from Zamorano Pan American Agricultural University in Honduras. Ixchel speaks English and Spanish.

John Byrd

Communications Manager

John joined American Jesuits International in January 2023 as the Communications Coordinator. Since July 2024, he has held the role of Communications Manager. Before joining American Jesuits International (then Magis Americas), John spent over six years working for Pastoral MAG+S in Spain first as Communications Coordinator and later as Office Manager and Activities Coordinator. John also served two years with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Tacna, Peru and participated in the Casa de la Solidaridad program in El Salvador. John has a strong background in mission-driven communication and holds a double BA in Philosophy and Theology from Fordham University and a MA in Ignatian Pedagogy from the Universities of Deusto, Loyola and Comillas in Spain. He also participated in the first cohort of the Faith Communicators in the Digital World program run by the Dicastery for Communications of the Vatican and is now a tutor for the same program. John speaks English and Spanish.

Fr. Taroh Amédé, S.J.

Development Officer

Fr. Taroh Amédé, S.J. has been Development Officer at American Jesuits International since July 2024. Prior to joining American Jesuits International, Taroh spent two years working with African Jesuit Aids Network (AJAN) as an Assistant Director and Human Resources Manager. Taroh holds a BA in Philosophy from Saint Pierre Canisius (D.R. Congo), a BA in Theology from Hekima University College (Kenya), and a licentiate in Theology from Boston College. Taroh–who is originally from Ndjamena, Chad–is a Jesuit priest and a member of the West Africa Province. Taroh speaks English, French, Murum, Ngambaye, and Arabic.

Fr. Robenson Siquitte, S.J.

Development Officer

Fr. Robenson Siquitte, S.J., joined American Jesuits International as Development Officer in August 2025. He was born in Delmas, Port-au-Prince, Haiti and, after completing his novitiate in Haiti, he pursued philosophy studies in Bogotá, Colombia. For his regency, he served in Ouanaminthe, northeastern Haiti, with the Jesuit Migrant Service/Solidarité Fwontalye, where he promoted the rights of Haitian migrants and stateless persons in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic, while also teaching philosophy of education to Fe y Alegría teachers. He later earned a Master of Divinity at Regis College (University of Toronto) and, following his ordination, completed a Licentiate in Sacred Theology in systematic theology at Boston College. Most recently, Robenson served with Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries at the U.S.-Mexico border. He speaks Creole, French, Spanish, and English.

Jenn Hollinger

Development Manager

Jenn Hollinger joined American Jesuits International in January 2026 as the Development Manager. Before joining AJI, Jenn supported a number of local non-profit organizations on proposal writing, fundraising, and program management. Previously, she worked for several federal government contractors, most recently Dexis, where she managed capacity building, stabilization, and peacebuilding programming and led capture and institutional development. Jenn has lived and worked across over 20 countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa and brings significant experience in grants management, institutional and foundation fundraising, and donor stewardship. She holds a BA in History from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA from Georgetown University in Democracy and Governance Studies. Jenn speaks English and Spanish.

Our Team

Our Team

American Jesuits International

Meet the Staff

Our Solidarity Team

Our Team

Board of Directors

Caring for our mission

Our Team

Join Our Team!

Finance and Operations Manager (Part-Time): We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Finance and Operations Manager to keep the organization’s finances and compliance current and its office running smoothly, working directly with the Executive Director. This part-time, hybrid role is based out of our Washington, DC office. The core of the role is weekly bookkeeping and finance and state-level compliance, supported by operations and administrative responsibilities.

Learn More & Apply