40 Under 40

Robbie received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Dartmouth College where he was a 2-year starter in football at wide receiver. He earned his MBA in Real Estate Development from UCLA. He then earned his Master of Urban Planning form the University of Southern California.

He has been working in real estate his entire career in various capacities. He started as a project manager for commercial construction and then a construction PM for multifamily projects. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue real estate development and has been working on multifamily projects across the state ever since. Robbie also runs a small graphic design company on the side where he specializes in branding and environmental graphics.

“Bishop Moore helped shape me into who I am today through athletics and academics. I first saw myself as an athlete who then grew into a great student. Bishop Moore allowed me the opportunity to experience both at a high level while at the same time letting me define my own path and allowing me the opportunity to have many different experiences. I still use the lessons learned while at BM daily all while continuing the foundation of my catholic upbringing.”

While living in NYC, I volunteered for BUILD, an organization that helps high school students in disadvantaged communities through entrepreneurship based experiential learning to create and manage their own businesses.

My faith is lived out through how I treat others. I keep top of mind the lessons of Jesus and the golden rule as I live with compassion and empathy in my daily life.

Luis Jose earned his AA in Engineering from Valencia State College, his Bachelor in Civil Engineering from UCF, and his Masters in Construction Administration from Instituto Technologico De SANTO DOMINGO. He currently works for the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana, as a Project Supervisor for the Mission Office. He escalated from an entry-level position to a supervisor position in a short period. He managed and directed a large construction project to benefit low-income families.

Attending Bishop Moore Catholic High School laid out a strong foundation for who I am today. It not only built my spiritual and moral character, additionally it also gave me determination to become the professional that I am today so that I can make a difference in my community. The opportunity to be part of the Bishop Moore family not only provided me with an outstanding education, but it also opened multiple doors for my personal growth, such as acquiring a wider cultural exposure, a new language and getting to know fantastic people along the way. Therefore, Bishop Moore will always have a special place in my heart.

“As I received the privilege to study at Bishop Moore, now I am determined to give back to my community. I am blessed to be able to work through the Mission Office of the Diocese of Orlando affecting numerous families in the Dominican Republic through different projects. I currently coordinate the development of a new water system that planned to serve over two hundred families in two communities in the mountains where I reside.”

He also completed the construction of 36 homes and 2 chapels, along with monitoring a residence program for high school students, organizing part of the logistics for missionary groups; therefore, he can confidently say that he has become a leader in his community.

“God definitely plays the most important roll of my life. Everything I do, I do it on His name and for His glory, and I strive to be a better person every day.”
 

James earned is BA in Political Science from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, James is a PMP certified project manager, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). He has experience in private and federal consulting, agile project management and software development. He currently works as a Manager of Technology and Project Management for Walt Disney World.  His specialties include project & program management, agile transformation, process improvement, and coordination of teams and stakeholders. Jimmy has experience with projects ranging from independent contributions to programs supported by over two hundred colleagues. He is equally comfortable working with clients, subject matter experts, executives, and fellow team members.

His recent high-profile work led by our team has been the effort to replace the Point of Sale systems across Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This was an almost yearlong, $20 million dollar effort to roll out the new hardware to all stores, restaurants, and hotels. He was Technical Program Manager for rolling out the new Magic Key pass program at Disneyland, a new annual pass program that services hundreds of thousands of Disneyland guests. He was the lead for one of the technical teams that led the effort to reopen Disneyland after the closure due to COVID, and was promoted to Technical Manager as recognition for his efforts.  He was the lead for the release effort for replacing the sales systems utilized by Disneyland Paris for hotels and ticketing.

In 2016, while working as a Government Consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington DC implemented one of the first Agile delivery methods within the Department of Commerce.

“My 4 years at Bishop Moore had a tremendous impact on both my personal and professional life. The Catholic teachings mapped out a path of how to live in accordance with good values, always ensuring to care for those around me. The rigorous academics helped instill the work ethic needed to be successful in my career. After moving back to Orlando from Washington DC, we bought a home less than a mile away from BMCHS in College Park. We have attended football games and our second daughter was baptized at St. Charles.”

James participates in the VoluntEARS program with Walt Disney World. This include nights of volunteering at the Gives Kids the World charity, serving dinner and working on improvement projects. While at GEICO he was the chair of the GEICO Concerned Citizens Committee. This was an organization that directed funds to local charities. He specifically raised money for N Street, a local women's homeless shelter. For those efforts in 2016, he was nominated, and accepted into the DC Finest program for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Participants in this program exemplify strong leadership qualities, and are active in their community and have excelled in their chosen professions.

“I live out my faith by sticking to values I learned at Bishop Moore in all aspects of my life, even when it may not be the easiest or most convenient. As I have moved through my career, I have ensured to never stray from what I was taught at Bishop Moore, to ensure people I encounter are treated with respect and I am able to care for them in any way I am able.” 
 

John works for Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Advisor and in Financial Planning. He is securities licensed, a registered fiduciary, and a Retirement Income Certified Planner.

Faith and running has connected me to the most impactful aspects of my life and it started at BMCHS with my decision to join the cross country and track teams. Since then I have been able to enjoy a 4 year cross country/track career at UNF that transitioned into current day competing in ultramarathon distances of 100+ mile races.

I am a member of the Greenville Knights of Columbus, the Hispanic Alliance Financial Stability Team, and give financial planning presentations at conferences and graduating classes here in South Carolina.

My wife, 3 kids, and I routinely attend St. Luke's Catholic Church and are actively raising our children in the faith. My faith carries me through the "pain cave" of my distance running by turning to prayer in my lowest moments. This allows me to combine two of my favorite things in life, prayer and running.
 

Dante is an experienced Senior Process Engineer and Equipment Engineering Manager at Resilience Summary Inc. with a demonstrated history of working in biopharmaceutical and medical devices with over 9+ years of engineering industry leadership. He is an experienced graduate researcher in a small satellite community with multiple publications with 7 years of experience in academia. Dante is an experienced educator/coach in K-20 formal/informal environments. He is skilled in technical problem-solving, team leadership, and equipment qualifications. He is a strong connector and creative professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida (UF) and has earned a Dean’s Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship from the UF’s Engineering Innovation Institute. He completed his Executive MBA through Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI) from Strayer University in 2021.

Dante spent time teaching at Hawthorne High School, and St Francis Catholic High School, as well as Biotility course instructor at the University of Florida. He is certified in 4 subject areas. Additionally, Dante is a well-respected soccer official at the high school and college levels.

“I have come to realize that I am part of a diverse community (in need of nurturing) and am able to influence positive change whether it's through my daily interactions and/or based on my life experiences (i.e., engineering pursuits, teaching/mentoring, traveling, coaching, being a passionate sports fanatic, refereeing, or just making memories with my family). I have learned that there is tremendous potential in our community and that sometimes all that we need is to be the catalyst to create desirable results to win.

I attended the All Pro Dad event in Gainesville, Florida with my dad and two sons. One of the banners highlighted the word journey but focused on the OUR in the word journey. Our journey (meaning Taryn and Dante) has been quite the journey since our days at Bishop Moore. Faith has always been rooted in my family growing up but in a different way than the one that I married into. Love has endured all things.”

Devin graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with minors in business administration and biomechanics.

He currently works for General Dynamic Mission Systems, Undersea systems an Advanced Systems Engineer & 3 IPT lead. From 2014-2020, Devin worked as an aerospace Product Design Engineer and Mixed Reality Specialist.

“Aside from an excellent education and foundational skills that helped  acquire my degree, BMHS's classes in world religions, history, and Morality/ethics allow me to engage in my philosophy professor and internet keyboard warriors on from a solid footing. Had my education been less sound I doubt my faith would have endured. It's either that or the never give up attitude I learned on the wrestling team. (Thanks coach Manchon!)

All I can claim in recent years is keeping my family together and surviving raising small children during a pandemic. My wife on the other hand is a social worker and I think that is probably enough for the both of us. Now that the kids are a little older, we are starting to get more involved in our new parish.”

As for Devin’s spiritual journey, he says, “I take it day by day, I'm not always perfect in fact most days I'm not even close. But every day I try to be a good husband a great father and a better Catholic than I was yesterday.”
 

Steven earned his bachelor’s in business administration from Flagler College in 2010, and after a brief (1½ years) time as an agent for State Farm. For the past 10 plus years, he has been President and owner of College Park Insurance. His company offers personal and commercial insurance services for all of central Florida.

For Steven, Bishop Moore instilled the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of maintaining a close-knit community all while keeping his faith and strong moral values at the forefront of all he does. These lessons have shaped much of his career and personal life since graduating.

“Both Bishop Moore and my family have taught me that stewardship should be a part of our daily lives. We are called to care for what we have been given and to help those around us who need it most. I try to follow in their footsteps and teach my children to do the same. I do this through volunteering at school, within the church, and coaching youth sports.

The most important way I live out my faith is to pass it on to my children. I have the privilege of witnessing my son begin to develop his own faith through our time at Mass as well as through Catholic schooling.”
 

Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree in health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of North Florida. She then earned two master’s degrees from UCF in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management.  She is currently the Director of Community Engagement for Mayo Clinic in Florida.

She achieved the 2015 Mayo Clinic's Excellence through Teamwork Award in 2020, Jacksonville's Top 40 under 40, and the University of North Florida's Young Alumni Award. She has held 5 positions at Mayo Clinic in Florida since 2009 and all positions have been  promotions to high level management roles.

Ashley has many career accomplishments over the years. She coached the FLA Blood Management multidisciplinary team, which reduced overall blood utilization and expenditures in the intraoperative practice by 40% and improved transfusion triggers decisions and communication in the OR. She assisted in leading COVID-19 Community testing efforts in partnership with AGAPE Family Health and faith-based organizations in Jacksonville. Ashley assisted in providing access to COVID-19 testing to over 400 under-resourced community members in Jacksonville and, more recently, implemented a Volunteer Digital platform to over 8,000 employees at Mayo Clinic in Florida. From 2021 to 2022, Ashley grew staff engaged community events, holding them bi-weekly instead of once per quarter. Each event averaged 12 employees in attendance.

“While attending Bishop Moore, the commitment to serving others and making contributions to the community, maintaining a healthy life through athletic involvement, and a great sense of cultural appreciation is something that has stuck with me for the last 18 years and is what has guided me through my professional, personal, and spiritual journey.

My life of serving others, community involvement, and my spiritual journey was strengthened when I lost my younger sister Morgan Crofton in 2010. It was and has been the most challenging event in my life and continues to be so. In a time where grief and depression could have taken over, I focused on how I could channel that grief and depression. To help me cope with the loss of my little sister, I started giving back to others by attending weekend and weekday volunteer events: working in soup kitchens; mentoring middle school students; and participating in garden clean-ups, church volunteer opportunities and more.”

A few examples of Ashley’s community service involvement include:
Chair of the Continuum of Care Governance Board in NE FL for Ending Homelessness 
Blue Zones Jacksonville Project Steering Committee member
Florida Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees
2022 Jax Chamber Emerging Leaders Board Chair
Northeast Florida, Central Florida community, United Way

“My spiritual journey has always been a focus in my life with a core focus on the ‘3 Fs: Faith, Family and Friends,’ that continue to support me on my journey. It is important to me personally 

Jack earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and History form the University of Florida and his MBA from Emory University.  He joined Carter in 2014 upon graduating from The Goizueta School of Business at Emory University with his MBA. He has worked on a variety of projects with a total capitalization of over $500 million. This has included the delivery of over 2,000 multifamily units, 300,000 SF of office space, and 50,000 SF of retail space. Jack started with Carter as an intern, was given a full-time job offer as a Senior Associate, was promoted to a Director in 2018, then again to a Senior Director in 2019. As of 2021, Jack is a Vice President in his development group.

“Of all the lessons learned while at Bishop Moore, perhaps the most impactful still to this day is that life is richer and outcomes are greater when approached with a servant leader’s mindset. Bishop Moore helped instill that it is not only possible, but better, to live out your faith in the world and to apply Catholic principles to real world problems.”

Since moving to Atlanta, Jack has been involved in different volunteer organizations. Most notably for him, he worked with a group called House Proud, which is an organization dedicated to helping seniors, veterans, and those who are disabled maintain their homes and make them more functional in the long-term.

As time has passed, Jack realized the importance of spending time with the Lord each week. He and his wife have been parishioners in Atlanta since their marriage in 2017, first at Christ the King and more recently at Our Lady of the Assumption. They are raising both of our children, Millie (4) and Alice (2), in a Catholic home. Mass is a part of their routine as well as praying as a family at all meals and before bed, instilling the importance of a relationship and communication with the Lord.
 

Nicole DiLoreto Dodd is a 2010 graduate of BMCHS. She is a Saint James Kindergarten Teacher at Cathedral School. She has been teaching for 10 years and is the recipient of the distinguished Catholic School Education Award for the 2018/2019 school year.

“Bishop Moore taught me the importance of Catholic education, the value of community/friendships, and perseverance and leadership in sports. Bishop Moore taught me to lean on my faith in my everyday life. Bishop Moore’s impact on my life inspired me to be an example for future generations of children in our Orlando Diocese.”

I serve my community by living out my vocation to be a Catholic School educator. I live out my faith by teaching and showing my love for God to my students. My students continue to strengthen my faith in many ways; their curiosity, love, and admiration of Jesus is what ignites me to further pursue a spiritual connection with Him.

Greg Dini is a 2001 graduate of BMHCS. In college, he was fortunate enough to play baseball at the collegiate level for University of Miami. After his sophomore year, he transferred to Tulane in Uptown New Orleans. Greg was a member of teams from both universities that made it to the college world series. While in college at Tulane, he bought a little 14-foot Jon Boat with an 8hp kicker. He would fish all day, play baseball in the afternoons, and attended night classes. He was fortunate enough to play Minor League baseball in the Angels Organization. After reaching AA, he decided to finish his college degree. After that, he started guiding in his local community.

Greg is the owner of Flywater Expeditions. He has relocated his business to south Florida. He is also co-owner of two outdoor tv shows, Silver Kings TV and Sail Kings TV.

“Bishop Moore taught me what it takes to be a well-rounded individual backed by Catholic faith. BMC taught me hard work in the classroom and on the field.”

Greg donates time to conservation of Florida’s estuaries.

He lives out his faith by being a loyal, faithful husband to his wife, Courtney. He strives to be a role model of Catholic faith to his 3 children every day.
 

Austin Giovanetti is a 2005 graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic High School. He has a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychology (CAQ-Psych). For nearly a decade, Austin has worked at Impower, Inc., a leading non-profit organization in the areas of mental health, substance misuse, and the well-being of children. Impower is dedicated to empowering the lives of those in need by offering personal attention, counseling, assistance, and inspiration to help them reach their full potential and achieve individual success.

“Bishop Moore Catholic has helped shape my family, my career, and my faith. My wife, Hailey, is also a Bishop Moore alum and together we have created a beautiful family with our 2 sons, Luca and Louie.”

His wife and family are members of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Kelly Grabosky Barna is a 2005 graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida and an ED.S. in School Psychology form UCF.

Kelly is a Licensed School Psychologist and Business Owner in Lake Nona, working with school-aged children in the Central Florida area. She offers screening and testing services for mental health, learning difficulties, ADHD, and giftedness. She offers expert services to support students and families at school, home, and in the community.

Kelly has worked with children of all abilities during her 10 years as a school psychologist. She worked for two large school districts in Tampa and Orlando before starting her own practice; she and her husband, John, started their family in 2018 and desired more flexibility with their children. Over the past 5 years, she has increased her practice from a handful of clients her first year to almost 100 in 2022.

Her Catholic high school experience laid a strong foundation for her character and work ethic. She is loving, hardworking, and lives her life with integrity. She works tirelessly with our children and businesses and always keeps faith and family first.

Kelly has volunteered with children and families through Covenant House Florida, The Florida Association of School Psychologists, and community events. She always lends a helping hand to her neighbors, extended family, and friends in our community. She also volunteers many hours supporting her husband’s sports business.

She and her husband, John, work hard to keep God at the center of their relationship. She teaches their children how to keep God first by the way she lives her life and serves her community and loved ones. Dinner and nightly prayers with the kids are some of her favorite moments.

Jyllian Guerriero Bradshaw was the class president of her BMCHS class of 2002 and is currently a practicing attorney at Lowndes in Central Florida. She attended FSU and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UCF. After teaching in Orange County for three years, she attended the University of Dayton Law School and began her career as a lawyer. 

Jyllian concentrates her legal practice representing management in a broad range of employment issues, labor matters, litigation, and counseling.  
She spent 11+ years practicing and working in Dayton before she and her family returned to Orlando in January of 2023.
 
Jyllian was named Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021-2022; nominated to Leadership Dayton, class of 2022; named in Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch in 2020, 2021, and 2022; was a TEDxDayton Speaker in 2022; and awarded Forty Under 40 in the Dayton Business Journal in 2022.

“BMCHS has taught me about connection. I learned that our connection with others (personally, professionally, spiritually) is what brings real meaning to our lives. Importantly, those connections stand the test of time.”

Jyllian serves on the Board of Directors for The Literacy Lab, The Dakota Center, and The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery/Dayton Society of Natural History. A large part of what she does for each of these organizations consists of advocating for early childhood educational supports across academic disciplines.

One of her favorite biblical concepts is for believers to be "salt and light" to those around them. She strives to do this in her own life.
 

Fred Hill is a 2001 graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic High School. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UCF. He currently works for OCPA (Orange County Property Appraiser) as a Senior Appraiser Analyst for Residential Valuations, and values and maintains approximately 50,000 parcels (properties/houses) in Orange County for taxation purposes.

Fred has been Employee Committee President for 4 years. He has multiple professional designations including the RES (Residential Evaluation Specialist), the AAS (Assessment Administration Specialist), and the CFE (Certified Florida Evaluator).  He is 1 of only 2 Senior Residential Appraisers for OCPA. He was a presenter at the 2022 FL IAAO conference for the main residential conference presentation.

Bishop Moore impacted Fred’s life by forming a foundation to build from as he moved out into the world. Playing sports in high school taught him what it was like to truly understand how each person needs to play a specific role in a successful team. Team success was always greater than individual success, which resulted in 4 straight years of state final four appearances in soccer and a state championship in 2000. These life lessons provided his foundational base, which allowed him to become a successful family man he is today.

“My wife and I like to think of ourselves as "kid" people. In today's world, so many children do not get the basic love and support that they need. My wife and I have provided a safe haven with our home for a number of adolescent women over the past 10+ years. They have been friends of our own children and/or kids we know through other friends. To the extent that is needed, we even provide a roof over their head on multiple occasions. We currently have "adopted" another young woman who was in a non-ideal situation with her home life. My wife and I moved her into our home and have been helping her get established (driver license, a job, bank account, etc.) until she is old enough and in a good place to move on to the next steps of her life.”

As far as their spiritual journey, Fred and his wife choose to be people who lift up others and provide support as needed. They have chosen to be the parents that encourage their kids (and other kids) to be themselves and explore the world. Instead of creating boundaries or roadblocks, they try to remove any obstacles that are in the way of growth. The same goes for how they treat others; it is easier to be kind than it is to be rude to someone. Growing up a Catholic has taught Fred that, no matter how much evil there is in the world, there is so much more good!
 

Lauren Isola-Smith is a 2004 graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic. She currently works for Silk Road Medical. She is the Principal Therapy Awareness Manager for the Office of Medical Affairs.

She started her career in London, England after graduating from UCF with degrees in International Business, Communications, and the Italian Language. Lauren ended up working for one of the largest Vascular Surgery educational platforms and conferences. This truly ignited her passion in patient care and advancement of Vascular interventions. This particular role sent her across the globe–very often back to America. One of her American clients proposed for her to come work for them in Southern California. After 8+ years in London, this was her catalyst for moving back to the States. She began working for a company that specialized in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair (EVAR) grafts, in global medical communications for a stent graft that desired FDA approval. This exact graft and one of the physicians Lauren worked with eventually saved her grandfather's life in 2020 when they discovered he had an Aneurysm. Since 2019, Lauren has been working for Silk Road Medical in a market development/therapy awareness role for the western part of the USA. She works with physicians and hospitals to discuss new therapy as well as raise awareness for carotid artery disease.

“From the moment I was born an Isola, Bishop Moore would always be part of my path. What really surprised me was that the same magic my dad felt about Bishop Moore also heavily resonated with my journey. I was given a faith-based community of high achievers who always kept me wanting the best for myself and out of myself. These same people are still my very best friends that I speak with every day. I am beyond proud to be a Hornet!”

Everyday, Lauren works with physicians, hospitals, and patient outlets to help raise awareness of carotid artery disease, one of the leading causes of stroke. She will attend health fairs and seminars to help advance knowledge of this disease–especially with the less fortunate.

“My spiritual journey? It’s as simple as the golden rule. ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ This is how I emulate being a Christian in everything I do.”

Lucien earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in Spanish from the University of Florida. He completed Law School also at UF. He is currently an associate at Gray Robinson working in construction and commercial litigation.

His accolades and accomplishments include 2022 Leadership Seminole Grad (Class 31), Board Member for the Young Professionals for the Orlando Science Center, Florida Construction Law Institute Panel Facilitator, and current Co-Chair for the Litigation Subcommittee for the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee.

Lucien married his Bishop Moore high school sweetheart Caroline Johnson (2011 graduate, 2022 class of 40 Under 40) and they welcomed their first child into the world this past February. Bishop Moore provided an excellent religious and educational foundation that has helped guide him in his personal and professional life.

Lucien and Caroline participate in Haddis Ministries events and have sponsored a young girl in Ethiopia. Also, as part of Lucien’s participation in Leadership Seminole last year, he helped fundraise--and provide a day's worth of physical labor--to completely renovate the Hester House at Kids House Wayne Densch Children's Advocacy Center in Seminole County, a service center for abused and neglected children.

They are parishioners of St. Margaret Mary in Winter Park. In his professional life as an attorney, where clients and others come to him at their most stressed, he works to approach every situation in the way God would want him to--with compassion, understanding, and patience.

Allison earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Florida A & M University College of Law. She is currently the Vice President of Clinical Outreach & Partnerships at Charlie Health–an adolescent mental health company and is Founder & CEO of Allison Walsh Enterprises, LLC–a business and personal brand coaching and consulting company.

Allison Walsh, JD, is an expert business consultant, international speaker, influential leader, and certified positive psychology coach. By age 30, Allison became the Vice President of Advanced Recovery Systems, a company destined for unicorn status, which she helped build from the ground up. She’s continued to contribute her expertise to meaningful, mission-driven companies within the behavioral healthcare industry including Charlie Health, a rapidly growing virtual mental health company focused on ending youth suicide.

Allison writes for and is featured in many media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Nasdaq, Business Insider, Bustle, and more, often collaborating with global mental health experts, influencers, and content creators. Allison also shares her insights as the host of the She Believed She Could podcast. She commands the stage as a sought-after speaker who, beginning at the age of 18, inspires international audience members numbering over 200,000.

Named in the Orlando Business Journal's 2021 Top 40 Under 40 and Women Who Mean Business, Allison is a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council, Entrepreneur's Leadership Network, and Orlando Business Journal's Leadership Trust. Allison has won multiple awards for her philanthropy, raising over $2 million for eating disorders prevention and awareness, and serves on numerous nonprofit boards. Having previously been crowned Miss Florida, she’s passionate about the advancement of women in leadership, which fueled her founding of Allison Walsh Consulting and the creation of her multiple coaching programs, workbooks, and curriculum to improve mindset, mental wellness, leadership, and confidence for a roster of over 250 clients. Allison draws from her expertise in positive psychology and the science of happiness, well-being, and success to provide women with tools for advancement both personally and professionally. As a business development, marketing, and personal branding expert, Allison is on a mission to help influential, high-stakes leaders build their confidence, grow their businesses, and elevate their brands. Her first book, published by Wiley, is due to release in September 2023. For more information, please visit www.allisonwalshconsulting.com.

“Bishop Moore Catholic High School provided me with not only a fulfilling and advanced education, but it was also a springboard to future success. Because of Bishop Moore, I excelled at the University of Florida and had the chance to continue to pursue my sport of baton twirling at a collegiate level. I twirled for UF for 4 years and had the honor of serving the state of Florida as Miss Florida as a result of my academic achievement, well-rounded accomplishments, and dedication to service–all of which began during my time at BMCHS. I am forever grateful for the faculty and staff that were incredibly supportive during the highs and lows of my high school career, helping me navigate life accordingly and get the support I needed. As a result of many of them being there for me, I was in turn able to be there for others. I started a nonprofit shortly after graduating from BMCHS to help others who were struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Those efforts continued for 20+ years and, as a result, I’ve helped tens of thousands of people on their own journeys to recovery, both through the nonprofit I started and several behavioral health start-ups that I have helped to scale over the years. I will be forever grateful to the community of support and love that BMCHS provided for me, then and now.”

Allison’s faith and belief in God guide her on a daily basis. It’s provided her with a sense of direction and fulfillment since childhood. As a parent, she desires to provide the same foundational experience for her 3 children. Whether attending mass, helping her children celebrate and appreciate the sacraments, or praying as a family and individually daily, Allison’s faith is part of her identity. 
 

Philip earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from St Leo University in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. He is currently Director of Clinical Education in Medical device sales for Miach Orthpaedics.

Phil has extensive experience and specialty training in orthopedics/spine, general, robotics, thoracic, neurology, and trauma. Phil’s’ startup company was acquired by Smith & Nephew. In 2019, he served as the global product launch ambassador to the UK and Canada. After joining a new startup company in 2021, he was promoted to the Director of Clinical Education.

“During my time at Bishop Moore, I was blessed to be surrounded with outstanding teachers and peers. I learned the importance of a sense of community and what my role was in that community. In my professional life, culture plays a huge role in the success of my business; this is a direct lesson from that sense of community.”

Phil and his wife have volunteered with programs and events for the foster care system. They are also getting involved with the FCA program through their church to support young athletes and their faith journey.

“As a family, we have been blessed to be welcomed into the faith community at WaterStone church. My wife and I work very hard to teach our children the importance of daily prayer and having faith. Today more than ever, I understand the importance of living by example and being the light in this troubled world.”

Monica received her undergraduate degree and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Following PT school, she completed a one-year residency in Orthopedics and became board certified. She is the owner of Restore Her Pelvic Physical Therapy in Maitland, Florida.

“Bishop Moore played a crucial role in shaping me into the person I am today by fostering a culture of academic rigor, setting high expectations, and providing opportunities to excel throughout. Through the running program, I developed grit, self-determination and discipline. This all carried over into my success in college and beyond. I also married my high school sweetheart, Bobby Isola, which significantly impacted the rest of my life–in the best way possible.”

Monica is involved with the Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, which is an organization for perinatal health and wellness. She has been a guest speaker on several platforms to further promote and destigmatize women’s pelvic health services in our community.

She lives out her faith by integrating her values and morals into her personal and professional life. As a pelvic health physical therapist, “I treat my patients with compassion, kindness, and respect, while also acknowledging their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. When building my practice, my goal was to create a space where women felt safe, supported and hopeful. I have also joined advocacy groups to make a bigger impact in the community. I will continue living my spiritual journey by using my skills and talents to provide healing, hope, and compassionate care to women in need.” 
 

Sarah earned her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2013 for Moody Elementary in Manatee County. She was Lead Teacher for the Kindergarten team from 2016-2019 and School Teacher representative for Analyzing Teaching for Student Results Training with John Saphier from 2018-2019. She currently teaches kindergarten for Florida Virtual School.

“Bishop Moore has influenced multiple aspects of my life. My husband and I chose to be married in the Catholic Church and raise our 3 children in our faith. We are active members of our parish and are soon sending our daughter to a Catholic school to help give her the incredible experiences I had throughout my years at Catholic school. I learned at Bishop Moore the importance of sharing my faith with others through our words and actions. Bishop Moore held us to a high standard of moral character that has translated to how I act in the workplace and hope to raise my children in a similar way.”

Sarah volunteers as the PTA secretary at her daughter's school, she is the secretary of SAC–Catholic Mission and Identity Committee–and she and her husband are on the Core Team of the Marriage and Family Ministry (Communio) at St. Helen Catholic church. Sarah also volunteers in her daughter's classroom twice a week.

“I live out my faith by the way I act and treat people on a daily basis. I work to show love, compassion, and empathy to my students daily. I pray and work to be an example of faith to my children. We say a decade of the rosary most nights while praying for people in our community. My husband and I have grown in our faith by working with the Marriage and Family Ministry at our church. I lean on Mary and often pray for her intercessions for our family. I am continuing to grow in my faith and trust in the Lord.”

Katie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in criminal justice.

She is currently Victim Services Program Specialist within the Office of the Attorney General, Statewide Prosecution. She has worked with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, crimes against children, survivors of homicide, and has focused in the last 10 years on victims of Human Trafficking.

In 2020, Katie received the Central Florida Victim Advocate of the year award; in 2021, she received the Polaris Star award for Excellence in Victim Services; and in 2022, she was named the state of Florida Victim Advocate of the year. Prior to returning to Florida, she was named the victim advocate of the year in 2015 at the District Attorney's Office in Colorado, where she worked for 4 years.

Katie learned leadership skills at Bishop Moore, which she used as President of her sorority in college–where she organized community service and volunteer events within central Florida to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. She volunteered her time sitting on the Central Florida Victim Services Board and chaired the Central Florida Human trafficking Task Force, entities that held community awareness events to raise money to support underserved populations.

Katie lives out her faith by seeing a need and choosing to be the person that will help someone out of their darkness. She often connects the victims that she works with to faith-based organizations that will assist them along on their path to recovery.

Monte is the Director of Leasing & Sales for Forness Properties a commercial real estate company. He was awarded the CoStar Power Broker Award for Central Florida on multiple occasions. This award recognizes and celebrates commercial real estate's top brokers in the United States. Monte opened his first business at 23, right after graduating college, and it is still operating to this day while he continues to work full-time as a commercial real estate broker.

“My time at BMHS planted a seed for the moral and ethical foundation I carry with me to this day. It has influenced me to act ethically in all aspects of my life, from business to family relationships. I value my time at BMHS and have many great memories I reflect on often. It gave me the opportunity to make lifelong friends. My best friends to this day are from BMHS. It's amazing to see how far we have come from being wild and rebellious teenagers to now family men who love and live for their wives and kids.

If I am being completely honest, I am surprised to even be considered for this honor. Although I have fond memories and forged great relationships from BMHS, my time at BMHS was filled with challenges, and many regrets. The wise words of teachers and coaches were taken to heart after my time at BMHS had passed and, fortunately, I was able to learn from my mistakes. I’m grateful for all of the struggles, all of the relationships, and all of the memories from BMHS because it helped shape me into who I am today. God had a plan for me.”

Monte’s family tithes to their church, and Christian organizations, and gives to other families as God leads. He teaches his two children that the two most important things in life are God and family–in that order. His mom and stepdad raised him with a spiritual foundation that has greatly impacted his life, and he wants to provide for his children. God and his faith are the driving forces in his life. “Because of my relationship and faith in God, I’m able to pray and trust in the path that He has set me on. I haven't always understood that path but I've learned to trust it as I've grown spiritually. I am forever grateful for the blessings the Lord continues to poor into my life and I pray that He can always use me to bless others. Everything I have is from Him and I like to give Him credit always.”
 

Mike is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney and Managing Partner of the Complex Litigation at Morgan & Morgan, one of the nation’s prominent plaintiffs’ firms. Board Certification is the highest distinction a trial attorney can attain in the State of Florida, awarded to lawyers recognized as “experts” in all aspects of civil trial practice; this represents less than 1% of Florida Bar Members. Mike is one of the youngest attorneys in Florida history to attain this distinction.

He chairs the Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group, which handles a wide array of class action, mass tort, environmental, and product liability matters. Under his leadership, Morgan & Morgan has litigated some of the largest class and mass tort actions in the country, and Complex Ligation Group partners have held roles in many class actions and mass tort actions, including litigation surrounding the national opioid litigation, the Capital One data breach litigation (MDL 2915; E.D. Va.), and pharmaceutical litigation including Elmiron (MDL 2973; D. NJ.) and Proton-Pump Inhibitors (MDL 2789; D. N.J.).

He currently co-leads the consolidated litigation involving the East Palestine Train derailment, focused on the exposure of the local community to a host of volatile organic compounds and other constituents of concern following the derailment and subsequent actions regarding a Norfolk Southern train.

“Bishop Moore helped to equip me with the skills to be both an effective and compassionate litigator, to help give a voice to voiceless.”

Mike is currently active with the Hope Partnership, Sharing Center, and Second Harvest Food Bank. All organizations have a focus on feeding and sheltering the vulnerable in our community.

Kelly is currently the Public Relations Director and Summer Program Director at Catholic Heart Workcamp. This August, she celebrates 15 years of full-time work with CHWC–21 years overall (including part-time work).

“My time at Bishop Moore was four of the most formative years of my life. I received an amazing education while learning the importance of hard work, perseverance, discipline, and balance. I quickly realized as a young adult that I was drawn to opportunities that involved learning new things, serving others, and growing in my faith...all of which I first experienced (and found value in) throughout my high school years.”

Through Kelly’s career, she is about to positively reach and build up her community. CHWC partners with cities in need throughout the United States, connecting thousands of eager teenagers with opportunities to offer companionship, service, and fellowship to those who need it most: the elderly, disabled, marginalized, low-income, and lonely. Kelly enjoys working with young people firsthand to witness their authentic desire to put their faith into action and truly live out the Gospel by loving, serving, and connecting with others.

“I have always had a strong faith foundation, attributed much to my upbringing both in my family and home, as well as in my years spent receiving a Catholic education (K-12). I was always involved in youth group and peer ministry, and always desired to dig deeper when it came to learning about Christ and living in a way that mirrored His teachings to the best of my ability. As a result, service slowly became a passion of mine and I continue to seek experiences where I can use my gifts to spread His love in the world and share it with others whenever possible.”
 

Gina earned her undergraduate degree from FSU in biochemistry, graduating Magnum Cum Laude. She earned her MD from FSU and is currently working as a general pediatric physician at New Interlachen Pediatrics.

Gina has been practicing medicine for 11 years, providing primary healthcare to children in the Central Florida community from Altamonte Springs to Oviedo for almost 8 years.

“BMCHS gave me the tools that contributed to my successful career–instilling discipline, shaping a solid work ethic, getting help from supportive staff, and meeting like-minded friends who have the drive to reach for their dreams as I did. I ensure that the children of central Florida maintain healthy and safe lives by providing their families with the education and knowledge to support them.”

Gina’s Catholic upbringing has taught her that God's image is in everyone, and everyone's life is precious and sacred. This has been the guiding light of how she cares for her patients and their families.

Juan is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and currently works as the Dental Director for Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2011 and from the University of Florida Pediatric Dental Residency in 2016.

“Bishop Moore helped me develop a strong foundation for hard work, determination, compassion, faith, and respect for family, friends, and patients in my career. BMC provided me with a safe learning environment, friends, and memories that have lasted a lifetime.”

Juan and his wife serve in Catholic Youth Sports and are involved at Holy Family Catholic School, which their son attends. Juan plans to continue to be involved with his alumni class and values opportunities to connect and serve the community through his knowledge in dentistry–as well as any place he is needed.

“My faith has undergone many twists and turns throughout the years. At times, I lost all faith due to life circumstances. At times, I have also leaned into my faith to get me through challenging times. My two children have rejuvenated and strengthened my faith and have brought be to be more involved in the Catholic Church and community. I strive and pray for my children to learn and grow in their faith and relationship with God, and have that in life, which is such a powerful and necessary relationship.”

 

Nathan currently works for the City of Orlando as a Detective. Following his career at Bishop Moore, he attended Charleston Southern University to continue his education and football career. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degree in criminal justice as well as winning a conference championship and earning two All-Conference accolades in the Big South Conference for football. While at the Orlando Police Department, he has been a member of the Orlando Police Swat Team for over 4 years and is currently a Detective assigned to the Special Enforcement Division.

“Without Bishop Moore, I would not be where I am today. From the tough curriculum, competitive sports programs, great staff, and amazing alumni, BMC has helped open many doors and I could not be more thankful.”

Nathan is currently coaching t- ball to pay it forward to the next generation. His father was a first-generation immigrant who had to work, even as a child. So He prayed when his mom was pregnant to introduce people in their lives who would be able to “teach” him and his brother sports. Nathan is still in touch with the coaches from Good Shepherd and Bishop Moore. They had a profound effect on him.

“Now, as an adult, and especially as a father, I see the critical role fathers play in their children’s lives. That is why I enjoy volunteering to coach sports and participate in work ‘Demos’ at a local school to discuss the job I do and interact with children to try and have a positive impact on their lives. I currently attend Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
 

Jessica has been a teacher in the Diocese of Orlando for the past 17 years–previously at St. Andrews Catholic School and currently teaching 4th-grade math and science at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School; she also attended school at St. Margaret Mary.

Bishop Moore has played a large role in Jessica’s Catholic identity. It is there that her faith began to deepen, and she began to truly understand the important impact of her daily Catholic faith. It was through her years at Bishop Moore that she knew she would be a Catholic school teacher. Much of this impact came from her teachers and coaches at Bishop Moore. Mr. Bouton, Mr. Friedland, Coach Sayago, and Coach Brick had a massive impact on her–not only as teachers and coaches but also as her role models.

“Much of my stewardship is centered here in the Diocese of Orlando at the schools I have taught at. While at Saint Andrew, I tutored students after school. When I transferred to Saint Margaret Mary, I continued to tutor students. I have also helped organize ‘spirit shirt days’ during the month of September to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research. The money that is raised through these out-of-uniform days has been donated to Arnold Palmer Hospital. This is a cause very dear to my heart. My son Landon was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014. We try to do small acts to bring awareness to others while we navigate our own cancer journey.”

St. Margaret Mary–both school and church–gathered around Jessica’s family and supported them in their fight through Landon’s cancer. “As you can imagine, this was a test of faith in so many ways. There were so many questions…I doubled down on my faith. I knew that Landon would be okay because of my faith and trust in the Lord.”

Catholic Education is extremely important to Jessica; all 3 of her children attend Catholic School. Her daughter, Leah (13), and son, Luke (4) both attend St. Margaret Mary, and Landon (12) attends Morning Star Catholic. Jessica teaches in a Catholic School so she can be a part of her student’s journey in learning about their Catholic Faith. These schools have had such an impact on Jessica’s own journey, and she hopes that she is continuing that journey for her students’ past, present, and future.

Taryn currently works at the University of Florida as Project Director for North Florida AIDS Education and Training Center. She is also an adjunct professor at the university. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Health Education and Behavior, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Human Behavior also from the University of Florida.

Over the years, Taryn has been awarded University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Recognition in 2020, Junior League of Gainesville’s Aunt Carrie award in 2018, McKnight Doctoral Fellowship from 2009 - 2013, Business in the Heart Of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Winner in 2013, and Gainesville Sun’s Spirit of Gainesville Award in 2012.

“Bishop Moore had a major impact on me and my family. I am the oldest sibling of four that attended Bishop Moore. I also married my high school sweetheart. I made genuine connections with many of my classmates, coaches, and teachers. As a four year Varsity soccer player, I have fond memories on and off the field especially our trip overseas. I strongly believe that my passion for international travel and attending World Cup events come from this experience.”

Taryn is currently serving on various executive leadership roles with Junior League of Gainesville, she has been sought after to become the next Board President for Family Promise (an organization that provides families experiencing homelessness with compassionate care that includes case management, education, housing, meals and transportation until they can transition to a home of their own), and she and her husband both facilitate marriage preparation workshops at Queen of Peace Catholic Parish Community. Taryn has previously been involved in Southern Sudan HealthCare Organization (a non-profit that serves the people of South Sudan in Maar).

Taryn’s spiritual journey is rooted and has been rooted in her family. Her parents sacrificed for her and her siblings to attend Catholic school growing up and are still active in their parish, which has set an example for Taryn in living out her faith. She is currently active in various prayer groups and ministries, including the Queen of Peace Mom’s ministry and Engaged Date Night (marriage preparation ministry). Her two sons currently attend Saint Patrick parish; they recently celebrated their youngest son’s Holy First Communion.

In December 2022, Taryn and her husband completed their home study and are qualified for potential adoption matches through Partnership with Strong Family. “Our family motto is ‘Team Buckley makes good decisions.’ We believe that our family was called to action and now it is in God’s hands for what may come next for us on our journey.”

Ernest attended American University, earning a diploma in US Foreign policy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics from New York University, and his Master’s Degree in International Policy and International Political Economy.

Ernest is the CEO/Founder of Finexio. Finexio is the premier Accounts Payable Payments Service software company, serving hundreds of corporates and processing billions of dollars annually. Ernest has created over 100 jobs, including over 30 in the Orlando area. The company has secured over $65 million in investment from investors, including JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, and Discover Financial Services, one of the largest credit card companies in the world.

BMC taught Ernest the value of strong ethics and moral values that are the guiding forces of how he conducts himself personally and professionally. The academic rigor and competitive environment of BMC also prepared him for a successful corporate career.

“I've been able to provide internships to local Orlando students who are looking to get their start in the corporate world. Additionally, at my company, we promote walk-a-thons, and food drives, and donate to support women's rights. We also allow for and encourage the use of paid time off for our employees to volunteer in their local communities across the United States.

The teachings of Jesus and the New Testament were very impactful on me as it related to the core moral values and best practices in living a good life and how to treat your neighbor. I believe I am a more tolerant person and have been able to grow in my faith based off the formal teachings that were instilled in me by my time at BMC.”

Travis is currently Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Manna Beverages & Ventures. Manna Beverages is a strategic supply chain network partner, which partners with blue chip and low-volume beverage companies to co-manufacture their products.

He graduated from Saint Louis University with his undergraduate degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing. In 2017, he was accepted into the Executive MBA program at Washington University, which is currently ranked #6 by the Economist. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his performance in multiple areas. He led new customer acquisition across the Coca-Cola system in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2021. He was recognized in 2017 as top 40 under 40 for the St. Louis Business Journal, leading equipment innovation in the marketplace.

Prior to his role with Manna Beverages, Travis spent much of his career in the beverage industry. He spent 7 years with Anheuser-Busch, leading the experiential marketing teams and focusing on new innovation launches. He was in the Coca-Cola system for 13 years in various leadership functions, both in St. Louis and across the Midwest, before transitioning to a new bottler organization, Heartland Coca-Cola, created in 2017.

“I attribute much of my success and happiness to the time I spent at Bishop Moore. It provided the foundation of staying active and giving back to the community. In addition, the education I received provided me with the opportunity to be successful in my secondary education. Most importantly, I created friendships which I value and maintain today, which continue to help in challenging my personal and professional goals and my faith.”

Travis joined the Chaifetz Business School Alumni Executive Board, serving the Jesuit mission of the school for 8 years. He later joined the Ronald McDonald house development committee, as well as the St. Patrick Center Board of Trustees, supporting the opportunity to end chronic homelessness in St. Louis. Most recently, Travis stepped down from the Board of Directors with the St. Louis Sports Commission, which has been the leader in bringing key sports programs and events to the St. Louis market. He and his wife, Abigail, are personal supporters of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Louis and present the Great Futures Scholarship award each year. In addition, Travis represented Heartland Coca-Cola in receiving the National Award of Merit from the Boys & Girls Club.

“My spiritual journey has been a foundational growth from attending St. Mary Magdalen and Bishop Moore. I continued this by attending St. Louis University, following the Jesuit tradition of education. Most of the volunteer and board work I do have a connection to my Catholic identity. The Ronald McDonald House and St. Patrick Center are both in partnership with the Arch Diocese of St. Louis. My wife and I do our best to raise our two daughters in the Catholic faith and lead by example as members of the community. I believe that my time at Bishop Moore was critical in developing a strong foundation and approach to my Catholic faith.”

Therese earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and History from the University of Miami. She completed Law School at St. Thomas University’s Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.

Therese is currently a partner at Cole, Scott, & Kissane and is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar. Previously, Therese worked as Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appellate Division in Tallahassee and as Chief Appellate Counsel for the Florida Department of Health, Prosecution Services Department.

“Bishop Moore provided me a foundation for both education and everyday fellowship. As early as my freshman year, lessons and values were instilled that shaped who I am today. One such experience by my freshman English Honors teacher had a then-unknowing profound impactful on my life.

A few friends and I were putting some books away in our lockers after the end of the day when one of us blurted out that they “hated” someone. The teacher, who wasn't part of the conversation, immediately interpreted our dialogue: "Do not hate anyone. It only leads to worse things." Bewildered at this statement, we stood there stunned. However, our teacher did not hesitate or think twice to interject. She saw the power of a moment with her students that could change lives and society in a way that walks the fellowship of Christ.

“This brief exchange served as the basis for my college admission essay. Those two simple sentences forever changed me as a person and serve to further a Christ-centered life of leading with love and not hate.”

Theres is a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and has been involved in co-chairing a booth at the parish's annual Fall Festival. She has recently been selected to serve as the Chair of the Orange County Bar Association Professionalism Committee.

“My spiritual journey started with my family and attending church every Sunday. In middle school, this continued with my annual summer camp at San Pedro where I went on to become an Assistant Director in the summer of 2006, before starting law school. Seeing Jesus in others always drew me to a faith-filled life. My mom gave me a prayer one of the first summers I went to San Pedro Scripture Camp that made me realize how truly blessed we are to live in God's love and image. I live out my faith by attending church with my family and using the prayer as a guidepost.”

Amanda is the Merchandise Area Manager for Universal Orlando Resorts. She started her career as a Merchandise Associate before her promotion to Seasonal Merchandise Manager, to Merchandise Manager, then to her current position.

Amanda has been recognized as Manager of the Month, Top Management Talent, member of Universal 52 (Volunteer minimum of 52 hours per year), and has been selected for Development Leadership Talent. Amanda has also been an International Mentor for Universal Beijing Opening Team, Mentor for Up-and-Coming Leaders at Universal, and a Mentor for Universal High School Programs.

“I have a strong connection to the Bishop Moore Community. I am honored to have 11 family members that attended and graduated from Bishop Moore beginning in 1967, including my father (class of 1978) and sister (2022). My experience at Bishop Moore helped prepare me for life after high school and in the service of others. My participation in Leadership Orientation and Peer Ministry helped me gain the confidence to speak in front of others about my faith, and to be proud of it. I was selected as the Most Dedicated on my freshman volleyball team. That award meant a lot to me as it showed the passion I have for life and what I do. My dad and I share the experience of having Ms. Lavery as our religion teacher and were guided by Coach Richart. I also would like to thank Ms. Connell, Mrs. Leinheiser, and Mrs. Steadman’s positive influence during my time at Bishop Moore.”

Amanda completed Seminole State College, the University of Central Florida, and the Rosen School of Hospitality. She volunteers annually with ALS Chapter Orlando, Special Olympics, Clean Up Orlando-Green Initiative, Gift for Teaching, Little Rascals’ Dog Rescue and Pet Alliance, Second Harvest Food Bank, Give Kids the World, and is an annual contributor to Salvation Army Angel Tree. She continues to support Bishop Moore by donating Door Prizes yearly to Prom.

“Before I was born, I was impacted by prayer and have kept that strong bond to this day. The day I was born, I had major surgery and was the beneficiary of intercessory prayers by parishioners at St. Mary Magdalen. My husband Mike and I are raising our son, Matthew, and daughter, Addisyn, in the Catholic faith and are active parishioners at St. Mary Magdalen. Prayer and faith in God are such powerful things and by doing good and helping others, we do our part in making the world a better place.”

Amie earned her BSN as, Registered Nurse from South University and her MSN, Leadership and Management from Walden University. She also obtained her Medical Surgical Nursing and Nurse Executive Board certifications. Amie currently works at Orlando Health’s Jewett Orthopedic Institute as Director of Inpatient Nursing Operations. During her 11 years at Orlando Health, she has gained experience with Med/Surg, Orthopedics, Emergency, and Trauma Nursing, and served as Assistant Manager for 2 years and Operations Manager for 6 years before her promotion to Director of Nursing Operations of Orlando Health’s new orthopedic hospital.

“Bishop Moore Catholic High School provided me with an excellent education that prepared me for college, all the while ensuring my faith was kept at the forefront. It gave me a faith-filled community that has been and will continue to be a part of my life.

I am involved at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School as a parent volunteer and a member of the prayer group. I also participate in community events such as Habitat for Humanity home builds and Special Olympics (where I serve on the medical team).

I have been blessed to be raised by wonderful parents in the Catholic faith. I attended St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School and Bishop Moore Catholic High School, which gave me the opportunity to combine my faith and education in a wonderful environment. I am a long-standing parishioner of SMM Catholic Church and have started my three boys at SMM School and Early Learning Center. I am grateful for the Catholic Community that surrounded me.”
 

After studying Economics and Theology at the University of Notre Dame, Emily became a teaching fellow in the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), a graduate program where she earned her master’s in education and taught 5th graders at a Catholic school in Compton. She was able to share her faith there and worked with young people in an under-resourced community.

Emily then moved to Chicago where she joined the Archdiocesan team as the Coordinator of Youth and Children’s Ministry. In this role, she has been able to support young people by creating programs, retreats, and events for their parish ministers to utilize while helping them develop their relationship with Jesus and grow their faith.

“Bishop Moore has been a part of my story since the beginning, as it is where my parents met and fell in love. While there, I formed lifelong friendships, built the foundation that enabled me to continue my education at Notre Dame, and had the opportunity to grow and learn more about my faith.

I serve my local community by teaching religious education to fifth and sixth graders at my parish. I am also a part of the Religious Committee for the Orlando Cristo Rey school, which is in the process of being formed. I feel that whether through parishes or catholic schools, it is important to foster communities that provide young people with opportunities for them to encounter Jesus, and I focus my service on that goal.

I strive to live out my faith by helping others get to know Jesus and experience His love, just as I have. I am blessed to have both grown up with parents that provided a wonderful example of how to live out your faith, as well as attended Catholic school from kindergarten through college. Because of the opportunity I had to explore my faith, I feel especially called to help young people get to know Jesus. I have been fortunate enough to do this in both my personal and professional life and am excited to share my faith in my new and most important role as a mother moving forward.”
 

Jack currently works for the Winter Park Fire Rescue Department. Prior to that, he was hired at Apopka Fire Department at age 19, the youngest firefighter during that time in their department. During the four and a half years he worked at AFD, Jack took multiple special ops classes, became a relief driver, and made the Special Ops team. Before leaving AFD, Jack was signed off as a Tower relief driver. He is hoping to complete Paramedic school.

“The community that is created [at Bishop Moore] and brought by the culture is very special… even though it is a big school, you feel like a family. Since leaving BMC, I have run into various [alumni], and you just have that connection from Bishop Moore that makes them feel like a friend forever, including the faculty and staff. [BMC] has helped me a lot with my personal faith. It helped me learn more, become a better person in my faith, and use it as an example of a school I would want to send my kids to because of the religion classes.”

Jack grew up in Winter Park, so he took the opportunity to give back as a firefighter to the community which makes him proud. He serves his community and the city at events and job fairs and instructs schools about fire safety.

“I live out my faith life by attending Sunday Mass. When I work on Sunday, I will watch Mass online. My wife and I got married at St. Margaret Mary, and we both have a strong faith together. We both help each other live a spiritual life of prayer.
 

Lynn earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida.

Lynn helped found the Orlando chapter of Catholic Schoolhouse (CSH), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit homeschool group. She currently works as its Program Coordinator and has served as Co-Director. She also currently teaches the Kindergarten class. CSH Orlando provides a Catholic education at a reduced cost for over 20 families and over 80 students, ranging from nursery to high-school age. It also allows families the freedom they may need to spend extra time caring for their children with special needs or adding accommodations that are difficult to maintain in a typical classroom.

“Bishop Moore High School gave me a great appreciation for Catholic education. When I had children of my own, I knew I wanted to provide them with a Catholic education. My strong foundation in virtues, morals, and excellence at Bishop Moore led me to become a co-director of CSH. They did not have a chapter in Orlando until 2020 when I helped found one.” Shortly after earning her master’s degree, she was hired as one of Bishop Moore’s cheerleading coaches as well.

Lynn has been a practicing Catholic her whole life and was able to enjoy a strong Catholic education and community that still supports her today. Her husband became Catholic in 2008, and they have 8 beautiful children, ages 15-1. God called Lynn to live out her faith by keeping her involved in Catholic education and by helping her create opportunities to share her faith and serve the homeschooling families in their community.

Morgan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and her Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Florida. She is currently the Annual Giving Manager at Quest, Inc. She previously worked as the Director of Annual Giving & Corporate Partnerships at Bishop Moore Catholic High School and, before that, served as the Annual Giving Coordinator at Tampa Catholic High School and was the youngest head coach of an athletic program in school history.

“BMC provided me with an environment immersed in faith and the ability to grow my relationship with God. It gave me the opportunity to live my real, authentic faith in everything I did, in every aspect of my life. My sense of service, volunteerism, and giving back to my community was fostered and grew exponentially. My friendships, many of which are still strong today, blossomed in the classrooms and the athletic arena here. The vast course selections that the guidance department helped me navigate thus prepared me for the life and career God had in store for me. When my parents chose BMC for my sister and me, at the time I had no idea the wonderful opportunity and blessing I was about to receive nor did I know the incredible sacrifice my parents made for our education and dreams. I know now and I am eternally grateful.”

Morgan serves her community through work, coaching, and volunteering for various organizations. She has previously served on College Park Main Street's Promotions Committee and currently serves on committees at Morning Star Catholic and the Council of 101 at the Orlando Museum of Art.

Stewardship and a sense of service were instilled in Morgan at a very young age. No matter the volunteer task, big or small, she always gave and continues to give her whole heart to the need. When the opportunity arose to combine her commitment to service and community into a professional career, she jumped at the chance. “I find that when you love what you do, truly love it, it is no longer a job but a mission and becomes your life’s work.”

“I have devoted my professional career to serving my community and the nonprofit world. God called me to start my journey in Catholic education during my senior year of college and has now called me to serve children and adults with developmental disabilities empowering them to live the lives and futures they see for themselves. We are called to serve as the Light of Christ in the world. It is in my daily interactions with others, in the warm smile or hello to strangers, and in the blessing bags I make on a weekly basis. I try to love and see the face of Jesus in other people every day no matter what.”

Matt is currently the Director of Team Administration for the Buffalo Bills after spending 5 seasons as the Assistant to the Head Coach, Sean McDermott. As a college student at Marquette University, he worked as a Student Manager for the Men's Basketball Team, participating in 3 trips to the NCAA Tournament, which resulted in 2 Sweet Sixteens and 1 Elite Eight finish. After graduating, Matt began working for the Carolina Panthers as a Training Camp Football Operations Intern until he began working for the FAU football program for free as a video assistant. After a season, he accepted a full-tim internship with the Panthers in the Equipment Room for 2 seasons before being promoted to Football Operations Assistant.

“Bishop Moore instilled a foundation of faith, hard work, resilience, and belief in myself that has guided me through some of the hardest times of my life, but has also allowed me to reach heights I didn't think were possible.”

Matt currently for an organization that values work in the community and provides opportunities to do so. He has spent time at the local homeless shelter serving hot meals and has been able to participate and help organize some very powerful team events, including Make-A-Wish and serving meals in the community following the Tops Shooting in 2021.

Matt continues his spiritual journey, working towards improving every day. “I know that God’s plan for me is greater than I could ever imagine and my faith in him has guided me to where I am now.”