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LEADERSHIP
Fr. Rafael Pascual, LC
Director | Professor of Philosophy, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum
Fr. Pascual is a Catholic priest with the Legionaries of Christ. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Gregorian University in Rome. He established the Othonia Research Group at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum and the postgraduate program in Shroud Studies. Fr. Pascual also coordinates Othonia exhibits and conferences.
Fr. Andrew Dalton
Professor of Theology, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum
Fr. Dalton is a well-known international speaker on the Shroud. His approach bridges the gap between scientific observation and theological interpretation. Fr. Dalton is a Catholic priest of the Legionaries of Christ. He teaches Synoptic Gospels and Biblical Greek and Hebrew. He is also the author of Fulfilled Israel: Matthew’s Plerosis Paradigm.
Russ Scaramella
Chairman
Russ is an entrepreneur with over 40 years in Business Development and Operations. He has founded several different companies with a diverse international portfolio that includes Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Italy. Russ has founded businesses in Real Estate, Retail, Restaurants, Oil and Gas and AI.
Dennis Creech
Vice Chairman
Dennis is an executive with over 40 years of experience in business systems and supply chain contractor management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. Dennis has a global background working with markets and cultures across North America, Europe, Asia, and West Africa.
Nora Creech
Director, North America
Nora Creech is an experienced lecturer on the history, science, and pastoral implications of the Shroud. She graduated from the University of Colorado with degrees in Business and English. After working in industry and raising her family, she earned a Master of Arts in Faith and Culture from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Lori Scaramella
Board Member
After many years of supporting philanthropic endeavors, Lori created family foundation to encourage the next generation to continue to support the issues that they are passionate about their primary focuses on Catholic education and formation. There are also very passionate about family and support efforts to sustain marriages and strengthen families.
Aline Vargas
Web and Social Media
Aline is an entrepreneur with a passion for innovating. She graduated from MIT with her own interdisciplinary concentration in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Her career includes roles at Proctor & Gamble, the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, and SENT Ventures. Aline is driven by a love of solving problems and bringing people together.
Emma Wagner
Exhibits
Emma is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, raised in Duesseldorf, Germany. During her six years in commercial finance at an industrial conglomerate, she encountered the Othonia exhibit in Jerusalem, Israel. Emma is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus through Othonia’s exhibits worldwide.
Andrea Stockalis
Speaker Coordination
Andrea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering and spent over 15 years in the biopharma industry researching cancer therapies. Today, she channels her passion for sharing the profound love of Jesus by coordinating Holy Shroud speaking events for Othonia. Andrea delights in gardening with her young family and finds deep joy in the Gospel woven into everyday life—John 15:4 and Matthew 13:8 are among her favorite Scriptures.
Laura Dowd
Special Projects
Laura is a versatile professional with a lifelong passion for learning and growth. She began working at age 13, taking on many roles at once, and found long-term growth with the Scaramellas after meeting them 20 years ago. Her roles have included special projects, marketing, administration, events, design, and HR across their portfolio of businesses. Passionate about helping people and animals, Laura also values living a healthy lifestyle.
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