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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, LC
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russ Scaramella
Chairman
Russ is an entrepreneur with over 40 years in the commercial real estate and retail sector. He oversees a diverse international portfolio with ventures in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Hawaii, Georgia, Panama, and Italy, spanning sectors such as real estate, consulting, artificial intelligence, and medical technology.
Mollie Malovoz
Business Advisor
Mollie provides accounting expertise for Othonia. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Business of Administration in Accounting from Benedictine University at Mesa. She has over 10 years of experience in accounting and business operations and administration from various industries.
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