Meet our team
Kelly G. Fernández, M.Sc. - Board President
Bernadette Goyette, M.Ed. - Board Member
Mary Pat Schlickenmaier, M.Ed. - Board Member
Educational consultant
She is an Adjunct of the Catholic School Leadership Program since 2020, where she provides the knowledge, understanding, and application of the conditions and dynamics impacting a diverse school community. She is a University Supervisor at the University of Phoenix and a Adjunct Faculty University Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University. She was the Principal of Saint Rita School for 21 years.
Maria Belén Quellet - Executive Director
Belén has a BA in International Relations. She lived in India and the Philippines just after graduating, where she volunteered for three years in health and education projects. Upon her return to Argentina, where she is native, she joined Red Solidaria as a volunteer and international aid coordinator. She worked as a journalist and program manager at La Nación newspaper foundation in Buenos Aires, to later become Social Media information specialist at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires. She acted there as Liaison Officer with other sections and became Grant Officer representative. She was selected to become HelpArgentina's Executive Director to help expand fundraising opportunities abroad for NGOs from other Latin American countries, and successfully transitioned the organization into PILAS, Portal for Investment in the Latin American Social Sector. From there she moved on to working at a new media startup, RED/ACCION, as Engagement Editor and Membership coordinator. She was a Senior Communications consultant with The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Julieta Jauregui - Senior Researcher
Dr. Julieta Jauregui holds a PhD in Sociology and brings a unique blend of expertise as a Graphic Designer and STEM curriculum developer. With a strong focus on project-based learning, she advises on STEM program design, creating innovative educational experiences that foster interdisciplinary and creative thinking. Dr. Jauregui's international experience spans living in four countries and traveling through more than 20, enriching her global perspective and ability to see things from new angles.
As a mother of a gifted daughter and a non-verbal autistic son, Dr. Jauregui is deeply familiar with navigating unconventional paths. She has provided valuable advice and emotional support to parents of newly diagnosed children with autism. Additionally, she co-founded Acton Academy Falls Church, an innovative school that empowers students to take charge of their own learning journey.
