MARY WETSCH-JOHNSON, Executive Director

Mary joined Cabrini Ministry in July 2006 as the Executive Director.  She is a parishioner of All Saints Parish in Puyallup, WA.   She feels blessed to be a part of the Cabrini program, the community, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed on this ministry.

Mary worked in healthcare for over 27 years.  Twelve years of her experience was in management and thirteen of those years were as an educator, teaching management skills, communication skills, self-help skills, orientation of staff/management, and conflict resolution, with emphases on compassion, respect, and justice.  Mary has worked and continues to work for an Employee Assistance Services program doing Pastoral Counseling.  Mary completed her Masters in Pastoral Studies from Seattle University in 2001.  Mary is married and has two children.  Going to the ocean, being with friends/family, sports, crafts and going to Spiritual Direction provide a balance to her life.

Lisa coordinates the multi-faceted, on-going support system for active graduates of CMT.  She facilitates    both a monthly ministerial support meeting, which offers continuing education presentations, and community-building events.  In addition, Lisa oversees Advanced Supervision, a powerful monthly small-group process led by a trained facilitator.  Lisa also publishes Cabrini's quarterly community newsletter, Extended Hands.  In addition, Lisa facilitates the noon class in Seattle while also overseeing the smooth operation of the training classes.

After fourteen years' experience with low-income issues such as homelessness and hunger, Lisa took the first Cabrini Ministry training in 1992.  She appreciates the depth and breadth of knowledge she obtained.

Lisa has a wonderful husband and two lovely daughters.  Besides time with her family, she also enjoys creating rituals and doing spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition.

Margarita Gallo, Cabrini Espanol Coordinator

Margarita is originally from Mexico City and moved to Seattle in 1988. She has had the privilege to work with the Archdiocese of Seattle in the Office of the Vicar for Clergy since 1993 to assist Hispanic communities throughout the diocese in many ways, such as leadership formation, workshops, interpretation/ translation, group facilitation and support. She also works as a professional medical interpreter. In September 2008 she became the Coordinator of Cabrini Español replacing Sr. Yvette Mallow who helped to bring Cabrini Ministry Training to the Hispanic communities. Margarita enthusiastically promotes Cabrini Español by supporting the teachers so that Spanish-speaking students have the skills to provide ministry to the most vulnerable in the community.

Margarita is also an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. She has two beautiful daughters and three wonderful grandkids. She loves reading and travel.