Meet The Staff

Meghan Post
President 
MPost@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7194

Meghan began her career with the Catholic Foundation in 2008 as a Campaign Director for Alive in Christ. Appointed Senior Campaign Director in 2010, she provided direct support to individual parishes while helping to oversee the broader diocesan effort involving 92 parishes and missions. She served most recently as Vice President of Advancement and Chief Administrative Officer while assuming additional responsibilities as acting President throughout 2012.

Meghan has over eight years of experience working for nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Meghan served as Senior Director for the Orlando chapter of the American Heart Association. A graduate of the University of Florida, Meghan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and a Master of Arts degree in Mass Communications, with a specialization in nonprofit management. 

Kerri Braly
Communications Manager
KBraly@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4888

Kerri began her career with the Diocese of Orlando in 2005, during the launch of the Diocesan Synod, Starting Afresh from Christ. When the Catholic Foundation was formed in 2007, she assumed the role of Communications Coordinator, where she produced a wide variety of promotional and stewardship materials for the diocesan-wide Alive in Christ Capital Campaign.  As Communications Manager, she now oversees all print and online media for the Catholic Foundation.


During her tenure, the Catholic Foundation has been thrice recognized by the International Catholic Stewardship Council for excellence in stewardship communication. 

Originally from Tennessee, Kerri and her husband of 18 years, Robert, met at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where Kerri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. 

Andy Corley
Data Center Director
ACorley@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4885

Andy Corley was born in Canada and grew up in the South and Midwest while his parents trained to be evangelical missionaries. After attending an international high school in Mexico, he studied at Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, where he graduated with an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies.

Andy accepted an internship as a software programmer in Nebraska, where he met his wife Kristi. Four years later, as an experienced systems engineer and internet programmer, Andy moved to Florida to facilitate the worldwide technology infrastructure of New Tribes Mission. Since 2009 Andy has managed I.T. and the Data Center at The Catholic Foundation.

Andy and Kristi live in Sanford and have three children. 

Don Du Chateau
Vice President of Advancement
Dduchateau@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7188

Don Du Chateau began his career with The Catholic Foundation in 2013 as Vice President of Advancement. Don comes to the Foundation with over 25 years of nonprofit experience, including 20 years with the American Cancer Society, where he served as Vice President of Field Operations for Southeast Florida. He most recently served as COO for Shake–A-Leg Miami, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with physical challenges to participate in water sport activities.

Don holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin. He and his family reside in the Lake Nona area of Orlando.

Brittany Heidemann
Brittany Heidemann
Administrative Coordinator for Donor Relations & Events
BHeidemann@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7195

A life-long Florida native, Brittany graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She spent a year serving as an AmeriCorp volunteer at Community Based Care of Central Florida, a non-profit agency charged with developing community-based support for children and families served by the child welfare system.

Brittany attends Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and is active in both her parish and community. She participates in the Young Adults group at St. James Cathedral and sits on the Youth Panel for YouthMove Seminole, an organization which seeks to decrease the stigma of mental illness among teens. She is also a member of the Seminole County Alliance.

While attending college, Brittany joined the Catholic Foundation on a temporary, part-time basis. In 2012 she came back full-time to serve donors and assist with the organization of special events.
Mildred Nero
Administrative Coordinator for Planned Giving
MNero@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7192

Mildred was born and raised in New York, where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Long Island City and Mt. Carmel Academy Catholic School in Brooklyn. A member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, she graduated from LaGuardia College in Long Island City with an A.A.S in Business Management and Finance. She also holds a Project Management Certificate and worked in project and business management for the HVAC industry for more than ten years.

Mildred joined the Catholic Foundation in 2012 as a Planned Giving Administrative Coordinator. In addition to serving our donors, she assists parishes that are participating in the unique Planned Giving Initiative. Mildred’s service to the Catholic Foundation gives her a sense of self-worth knowing that her contribution is for the greater good of all people.
Ralph Perrino
Chief Financial Officer
RPerrino@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4803

Ralph has over 30 years of experience advising executive leadership on a wide variety of business challenges. Prior to joining the Catholic Foundation, Ralph served as Vice President of Olsten Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company, and its subsidiary Gentiva Health Services. His previous experience also includes accounting firm KPMG, where he was an audit partner in one of the firm’s New York offices, and the New York State Department of Health, where he developed an audit planning and support group for the Medicaid audits throughout the state.

Ralph received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. In addition, he is a licensed certified public accountant in the states of Florida and New York.
Doris Quinones
Annual Giving Manager
DQuinones@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246- 7191

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Doris has been a resident of Orlando, Florida for nearly 23 years. She is a graduate of Lake Howell High School and earned an Associate in Arts degree from Valencia Community College. She also completed additional coursework in philanthropy and organizational communication at Rollins College.

Doris joined the Catholic Foundation in 2008 to assist with the implementation of the Alive in Christ Capital Campaign. In her current role as Annual Giving Manager, Doris oversees an Offertory Enhancement Initiative that helps parishes to sustain and advance their ministries. Prior to joining the Catholic Foundation, she worked as a Financial Service Representative for Regions Bank.

Doris and her husband, Joey, have one son. She and her family have been actively involved with St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, where her father is a deacon, for more than eight years.
Aime Rojas
Estate & Investment Services Manager
ARojas@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4843

Aime joined the Catholic Foundation as a Gift Manager in 2008. With her strong knowledge of investments and previous experience in banking, she was quickly entrusted with creating and auditing a planned giving report for the Foundation. In 2009, she played a key role in establishing the Vivos Christi Society for parishioners who have generously made a planned gift for the benefit of the Church. As Estate & Investment Services Manager, she now serves as the primary contact for parishioners who wish to make a gift of appreciated assets, including stocks and real estate, to a parish, school or ministry of the Diocese of Orlando.

Originally from South Florida, Aime and her husband, Rolando, moved to Orlando in 1997. They now live in Windermere and have two children.
Marco Robles
Gifts Manager
MRobles@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7185

Marco was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America and moved to Florida with his family in 1988. He studied at Nativity Catholic School and Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Florida. Marco graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 2009. During his college studies he was a part of the Catholic Campus Ministry and served as a Co-Chair for Intramural Sports. Currently, as a member of Most Precious Blood parish, Marco assists with the High School youth group.

Beginning in 2007, Marco was a part-time worker for the Catholic Foundation doing research and processing gifts for Our Catholic Appeal and Alive in Christ. In 2012, he was given the opportunity of joining the Foundation staff as a permanent employee where he now proudly serves in the Gifts Manager role.
Casey Schroder
Director of Donor Relations
CSchroder@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4802

Casey Schroder is the Director of Donor Relations, Major Gifts for the Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in English and History from Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ. She has served as a volunteer for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, NJ Chapter and the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation in New York as well as the Westgate Foundation and Morning Star Auxiliary, both in Orlando. In addition, Casey is a Founding Board Member for Women in the Arts, Orlando, and currently serves as a board member for Bishop Grady Villas in St. Cloud. Casey resides in Orlando with her husband, Gelson, and stepson, Michael.

Casey and Gelson are avid Disney fans, major “foodies” and enjoy golf when the weather is nice.
Maria Serrano
Executive Assistant
MSerrano@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4889

Maria joined the Catholic Foundation in 2009 as Executive Assistant to Founding President Marilyn Blanchette. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Maria was adopted at age 10 through Catholic Charities in New York. She grew up in the South Bronx, where she attended St. Anselm’s Catholic School and St. Pius V High School, which emphasized secretarial and administrative skills. She attended Queens College, CUNY for three years with a double major in sociology and modern dance. In her free time, Maria is an avid practitioner of martial arts. She is a certified instructor in Karate and Kenpo and holds a Green cord in Capoeira, a form of Brazilian martial arts. She received the Kung Fu National Gold Medal in 2003-2004.

She describes her two children, Damani and Amina, as her joy, the love of her life and her greatest legacy.
Rob Shrader
Controller
RShrader@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7189

A graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, Rob’s career includes experience in public and corporate accounting. A CPA since 1992, Rob’s responsibilities have included assurance and due diligence related to banking mergers and acquisitions, acting as the CFO for a startup financial institution, and a role as Corporate Controller for Tropicana Casinos and Resorts, managing the accounting groups of 16 hotel-casino properties.

A recent transplant from the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, Rob is looking forward to becoming active in the Orlando community. Rob’s daughter, Lauren, is a graduate of Campbellsville University in Kentucky and works in Lexington for the Lexington Legends minor league baseball team.
Marta Sweeney
Director of Donor Relations
MSweeney@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-4840

Marta Sweeney has served the Diocese of Orlando and its four Bishops for more than 20 years. A grateful alumnus of Bishop Moore High School, Marta is an authority in database applications and led the diocese in its conversion to Blackbaud Raisers' Edge, a nationally recognized database management tool for non-profits. In addition, Marta organized the Catholic Foundation’s Data Center team, which oversees gift administration for the Alive in Christ campaign and Our Catholic Appeal. Today, Marta works closely with pastors, staff and volunteers to help parishes maximize their mission advancement efforts.

The Sweeneys are founding members of Most Precious Blood parish in Oviedo, where Marta serves as a lector. She and her husband John have three wonderful sons and a beloved daughter-in-law. 
Ed Wardle
Director of Donor Relations
EWardle@orlandodiocese.org
(407) 246-7193

Ed Wardle, CFRE, has been a professional fund raising practitioner since 1980, when he established the planned giving program for the Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky. Ed began at the Catholic Foundation in 2007 during the Alive In Christ campaign and managed 17 separate parish campaigns during that effort.   Since 2011 he has led planned giving efforts for the Foundation and designed the Planned Giving Initiative now in motion across the Diocese.

Ed is a native of Kentucky and a graduate of the University of Louisville.   He is married to Marilyn and lives in Lakeland, where his family attends Church of the Resurrection.   Ed has five grown children, a daughter who attends Resurrection Catholic School, and five grandchildren.

Copyright 2011 The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inc.