Lisa Marie Johnson – Executive Director  

Mission HOPE South Sudan Director

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Village in South Sudan with Bishop Ezekiel Diing Ajang and Clergy.

On January 1, 2010, Lisa Marie Johnson was named President and Executive Director of Mary’s Project Catholic Publishing Inc. A native New Yorker and Co-founder of Mary’s Project, Lisa Marie is a Candidate for the M.A. in Moral Theology at Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Front Royal, Virginia. A Catholic Educator and Certified Catechist through the Archdiocese of Chicago under the formation program of Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Lisa Marie spent seven blessed years (2002-2008) serving Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church in Religious Life as a Benedictine Missionary Nun of Pontifical Rite. She received her B.A. in Journalism and Media Communications from Jacksonville University in Florida, where she was recruited on a tennis scholarship and played four years of N.C.A.A. Division I Tennis, becoming the #1 Singles Player and Team Captain her senior year. Upon graduating, Lisa went on to play the Pro Satellite Tennis Circuit and had a twelve year career as a U.S.P.T.A. Certified Tennis Professional. During part of her tennis career, Lisa Marie resided in Memphis, TN, where she also worked on European and American tours for five years as the Tour Director and Executive Assistant for Gospel and Soul Legend Al Green. Lisa Marie is the proud daughter of a WWII Combat Engineer Veteran. With a missionary and journalism spirit from youth, she has traveled to Kenya and South Sudan in Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, England, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, and throughout the U.S.A. 

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Angelina L. Milillo - Treasurer

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Ann Milillo is a 40 year active member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ann has worked tirelessly over the last 30 years with nonprofit charities. In 2007 for the 50th Anniversary celebration of Rockville Centre Diocese, she was awarded the first Saint Agnes Medal of Service, instituted and officiated by the Most Rev. William Murphy, for her selfless and caring service. She accompanied the 2007 Diocesan pilgrimage group to Rome and the Vatican lead by Bishop Murphy and the Bishops of Rockville Centre. As the current Vice President of the Society of St. Vincent Depaul local chapter, Centerport, NY, Ann has held office as both President and Treasurer for the previous 15 years. In 2009 she worked to organize the St. Vincent Depaul Friends of the Poor® Walk where her member organization raised just under $75,000.00 to assist the needs of the poor in local Long Island communities. (SVDP Fall 2009 Newsletter featuring Friends of the Poor Walk). Ann is a strong advocate and proponent of strengthening core family values in local community. She has served as Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader and Religious Education Teacher of many years. She is the wife of an Army Veteran and sister of three brothers who served in the United States Marine Corps, Navy, and Army. Ann currently lives on Long Island where she is the proud grandmother of ten children.

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Cathy A. Corrigan - Secretary

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Robert A. Johnson, C.P.A. – Accounting and Finance

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www.johnsonmeyer.com

Robert A. Johnson is Partner and Co-founder of JOHNSON & MEYER, CPAs, LLP. A native Long Islander, Robert earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1980 and his Certified Public Accountant designation in 1982. With over 28 years of compiled experience, Robert has extensive knowledge of individual and corporate taxation and specializes in Estate and Trust taxation. He also specializes in Accounting and Auditing of State and Local Governments, as well as 501 (c) (3) Not-for-profit Charitable Organizations. Robert received a Certificate of Achievement from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Governmental Accounting and Auditing and is a member in excellent standing of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served on the Board of Directors of several charitable and civic organizations. Robert and his wife Anne have five children.

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Atem Garang Juowei - International Coordinator - South Sudan

Mission HOPE South Sudan Building Construction Manager

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In June 2011, Atem "Ajith" Garang Juowei was appointed the South Sudan International Coordinator and Building Construction Manager for Mary's Project Library Educational Center Building Project in the Ajoung Community, South Sudan.

Atem Juowei comes to Mary's Project with incredible experience taken from his current employment at Gage Brothers Construction, Sioux Falls, SD, where he has been working in production since 2008. His high work ethic and hands on experience has made Atem a valued and integral management leader of Mary's Project Building Construction Team for Mission HOPE South Sudan Library Educational Center Building Project. From 2001-2006, Atem received his first employment after resettlement at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel gaining invaluable experience in customer service and hospitality. In 2007, Atem was certified as a Medical Assistant from Lincoln Tech Institute, Boston Massachusetts. 

Atem with Lisa Marie Johnson and Mary's Project Mission HOPE South Sudan team returned to South Sudan during Christmas 2011-2012 for the historic reunion of the Lost Boys and the kick-off of Mary's Project "Ajoung Library Educational Center" in the South Sudan village of Atem's birth. See the CBS Feature Story: Keloland TV and Angela Kennecke CBS Feature Story - Mission HOPE South Sudan 

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Rob Kessler - Military Outreach and Prayer Warriors Program Director

Mission HOPE South Sudan Project Developer

(South Dakota Air National Guard)

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Robert Kessler comes to Mary's Project as active South Dakota Air National Guard where he has served his country for the last 12 years on the 114th Fighter Wing Fuels Flight as fuels technician and trainer. Robert earned his B.A. in History and Political Science with a Secondary Teaching Endorsement from the University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D. He is a 5th generation carpenter with over 22 years of construction experience in both residential and commercial construction. His experience and expertise serves as an integral asset and leadership position in the Library Educational Center Building Project in South Sudan. Robert Kessler is a lifelong Catholic and member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Sioux Falls where he serves as a 10th Grade Religious Education Instructor for Confirmation Class. He is married to his wife Laura, who is a pediatric RN at Sanford Children's Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D. They have three children Tate 9, Ella 6, and Jack 19 months. Rob and Laura are expecting their 4th child in May 2012. Robert is very excited about his new role as Military Outreach Coordinator and Prayer Warriors Program Director, as well as Project Developer for Mission HOPE South Sudan Library Building Project. He looks forward to continuing his duty doing the Lord's work and helping humanity.