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Our Team

Corinne MacDonald

Executive Director

Elizabeth Sutherland

Assistant Director

Mary Kathryn Allen

Administrative Assistant

Board Members

Robert Lee

CPA and Owners at Emmett Financial Services (Chicago, IL)

Adam Dombrovski

Co-owner and VP Sales at Dombrovski Meats (Foley, MN)

Abigail Allen

Associate Attorney - at Hilgers Graben PLLC and Alumni of JP2 Project - (Lincoln, NE)

Ashley Noronha

Professor at Santa Croce/Host of "Revelant in Rome" - (Rome, Italy)

Corinne MacDonald

Co-Founder of JP2 Project - Board President

Joseph MacDonald

Co-Founder of JP2 Project /
 General Manager at Mantle Roofing - Board Secretary

Ramon Tancinco

Global IT Director at CISCO (Krakow)

Szymon Czyszek

Director of International Growth at the Knights of Columbus

Luke Condit

October 12, 1978 ~ January 31, 2024

Affiliates

Dr. Keith Houde

Professor of Psychology, Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, FL)

Dr. Samuel Trizuljak

Lecturer, College of Anton Neuwirth (Slovakia)

Fr. Jaroslaw Kupczak, OP

Head of Department of Theological Anthropology, Pontifical University of John Paul II (Krakow)

Fr. Bernardo Ibarra, IVE

Chaplain, JP2 International Fellowship

Fr. Zack Swantek

Chaplain & Director, Aquinas Institute for Catholic Life at Princeton University

Dr. John Sikorski

Assistant Teaching Professor, Mendoza College of Business (Notre Dame, IN)

Dr. Taras Tymo

Professor of Theology, Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv, Ukraine)

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Corinne MacDonald

Executive Director

Corinne MacDonald is the co-founder of the John Paul II Project, where she currently serves as executive director and spearheads program development and communications projects. With 18 years of experience in program building and apostolate with youth and young adults, she has now lost track of the number of adventures she has led, from mission trips, retreats, camps, and pilgrimages, including various World Youth Days around the globe,.
Corinne enjoys opportunities to be with our young adults, from teaching communciations courses to training alumni for leadership roles, to hanging out with students when her kids go bed. She recently finished a 2 ½ year stint living with her family in Krakow, Poland, accompanying fellowship students and pilgrims journeying abroad with the JP2 Project.
Previous to launching the JP2 Project, Corinne worked for the Mother Teresa Project at her alma mater, Ave Maria University. Prior to that, she spent 5 years living in Rome, working as a student life director for an undergraduate study abroad program while completing her licentiate in Institutional Communications from The Pontifical University of Santa Croce. On the side, she was always engaged in communications projects, from professional translating and editing, to helping launch an international academic journal.
Most importantly, Corinne and her husband Joe are going on 10 years of marriage and are incredibly blessed with their 6 crazy little kiddos under 10, whom she loves to bits. So that’s where her free time is given! But she always finds time to read books at night, would hike mountains daily if she could, and often has something yummy cooking with lots of garlic. Among many favorite saints, one of her best friends in heaven is Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Elizabeth Sutherland

Assistant Director

Elizabeth’s adventure with the JP2 Project began with the spontaneous decision to volunteer for the very first English Immersion Camp. During this trip she fell in love with the mission and spirit of the Project, and with Poland itself. She flew home knowing one thing for certain: somehow, some way, she’d be back.

And back she’s been. By the mysterious and generous providence of God, she has found herself crossing the Atlantic more times than she can count, responding to every invitation and opportunity that came her way. Over the years, she has worn many hats for the Project, from camp volunteer to WYD missionary in Lisbon to outreach coordinator. She now joyfully serves as Assistant Director.

Prior to working with the JP2 Project, she studied theology and art at Benedictine College, where she developed her love of communio theology, specialty coffee, ceramics, and Kansan sunsets. When she isn’t on the road or in the air, you’ll find her hiking a new trail, making pottery in her studio, or gathering friends into her home for good food, lively conversation, and maybe even some singing. Whether it’s around a campfire, dinner table, or pilgrimage site, she is happiest bringing people together and introducing them to the adventure that is life with Christ! 

Mary Kathryn Allen

Administrative Assistant

Mary Kathryn, known by many as MK, has been a dedicated part of The JP2 Project team since 2019 and a supporter since its earliest days. Formerly serving as the Senior Program Advisor, MK worked closely with students and young adults exploring JP2 programs, bringing her passion for mentoring and community-building to every interaction. Her journey with the Project began in 2013 while studying abroad in Rome under the direction of founder Corinne MacDonald, where a pilgrimage to Krakow sparked a lifelong love for both the city and the person of St. John Paul II. 
Previous to working with the JP2 Project, MK worked for the Mother Teresa Project at her alma mater, Ave Maria University and with The Pope Leo XIII Institute in Mundelein, IL. She likes to work for popes and saints :) 
MK now lives outside of Chicago with her husband, Curtis, and their three children, who are the joy and heart of her life. Though she now works minimal hours helping as administrative assistant, MK is thankful to continue supporting the mission of The JP2 Project and to remain an active member of its ever-growing family.