U.S. Staff

Jeff Berninger
Director of International Programs

• Former Systems Analyst for Procter and Gamble, Inc.
• Graduate of Xavier University (BSBA, Information Systems, 1991)
• Has implemented development projects in Guatemala since 1994

As Director of International Programs, Jeff has responsibility for overall management and oversight of Guatemala operations. He is also responsible for program design, implementation, effectiveness, strategic planning, business plans, and measurable results.

Joseph Berninger
Executive Director

• Former marketing representative for IBM Corporation
• Graduate of the University of Colorado (MA, Religious Studies, 1997)
• Graduate of Xavier University (BA, History, 1989)
• Has implemented development projects in Guatemala since 1997

As Executive Director, Joe has responsibility for overall management and oversight of U.S. operations. He is also responsible for program design, implementation, effectiveness, strategic planning, business plans, measurable results, and overall fundraising strategy.

Holly End
Development Director

• 14 years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, including work for United Way and as a Jesuit Volunteer
• Graduate coursework in Nonprofit Management (University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2003-2004)
• Graduate of Xavier University (BA, Public Relations, 1997, Minor – Peace Studies)

As Development Director, Holly is in charge of overall fundraising strategy and management, coordinating major gifts and other campaigns, planned giving, and overall event management.

Anne Cunningham
Controller

• Graduate of Ohio State University (MS, Physics, 1995)
• Graduate of Xavier University (BS/BSBA, Physics, Mathematics, Information Systems, 1991)

As CoEd’s Controller, Anne is responsible for budget creation and monitoring, providing decision support data, oversight of project purchasing, and oversight of the Guatemalan accounting team.

Karolina Alvarez
Accountant

• Nonprofit accounting experience in U.S.
• Corporate accounting experience in Venezuela and U.S.
• CPA, Caracas, Venezuela
• Graduate of Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas, Venezuela (Bachelor's Degree, Public Accounting)

As CoEd’s Accountant, Karolina is responsible for expense and income accounting, payroll, managing the Revolving Funds, and compliance and reporting.

Ann Dempsey
Development Manager

• 7 years of professional experience in the non-profit sector
• Graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management (Northern Kentucky University, 2006)
• Graduate of Xavier University (BS, Computer Science, 2002, Minor – Mathematics)

As Development Manager, Ann manages our grantsmanship program, written communications, and branding and marketing initiatives.

Jessica Stieritz
Senior Project Coordinator

• Nine years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector, including work for Peace & Justice Programs at Xavier University and as a Jesuit Volunteer
• Graduate of Xavier University (BA, English, 2000)

As Senior Project Coordinator, Jessica is responsible for planning tours, special projects, and managing CoEd’s partnership with Rotary International, the Guatemala Literacy Project.

Jennifer Sands
Marketing Coordinator

• Graduate of Xavier University (BS, Finance, 2009)
• Brueggeman Fellow at Xavier, studied Fair Trade Coffee in Guatemala

As Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer manages our Fall Fiesta event, the School to School Program, coordinates volunteers, and provides support to our tours.

Katie Camillus
International Programs and Research Intern

• Former Project Manager, Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Thanjavur, India
• Graduate of Swarthmore College (BA, Economics, 2008, Minors—Public Policy and Peace & Conflict Studies)
• Swarthmore Lang Opportunity Scholar, implemented microfinance program in a community of Kampala, Uganda

Katie’s internship involves support to our Guatemalan programs, research to improve program efficacy, research to develop new programs, and administrative support to the office.

Jenna Steiger
Marketing Intern

• Senior at Xavier University
• Public Relations major with minors in Theology, Peace Studies and Gender and Diversity Studies

As a Marketing Intern, Jenna assists in marketing initiatives and provides administrative support to the office.

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