Podcast appearances and mentions of Kerry Robinson

Joining Zac and Ashley on this week's episode of “Jesuitical” is Kerry Robinson, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the domestic humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the United States. Kerry was recently awarded the Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor bestowed exclusively on American Catholics. Zac, Ashley and Kerry discuss: - Kerry's family history of serving the Catholic Church - The importance of having more women in leadership positions in the church  - How Kerry has navigated challenging political opposition to Catholic Charities' work with migrants and refugees In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss the Supreme Court's likelihood to side with Catholic Charities in a religious-rights case; and a recent article in The Economist about Carlo Acutis, who is set to be made the first “millennial saint” on Apr. 27, 2025.  Links for further reading:  Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to receive 2025 Laetare Medal Catholic Charities USA: Working to Reduce Poverty in America Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case The secret life of the first millennial saint Zac's NYC marathon Catholic Charities fundraiser You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first month back in office, Donald Trump has made cruelty toward migrants and refugees central to his agenda, while J. D. Vance has used his flawed understanding of Catholic social teaching to justify the administration's plans for mass deportation.  Their actions and remarks have alarmed many in the Church. On this episode, three guests tell us how and why. Massimo Faggioli, Commonweal contributor and Villanova University professor addresses the challenges for Catholicism in the second Trump era.  Kerry Robinson, the head of Catholic Charities USA, explains the vital work of her organization and who will be most harmed by the freezes in federal funding.  And Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago speaks about why “the protection and advocacy for the dignity of migrants” is the Church's new “preeminent urgency.” For further reading:  Massimo Faggioli on what American regime change means for the Church Griffin Oleynick on Francis's rebuke of J. D. Vance's ethno-nationalism Terence Sweeney on how the bishops may respond to Trump

Janet Jukes and Macca are joined live on air by Distinguished Professor in Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University Kerry's research expertise includes: gender and sexuality studies; sexual... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th, December, 2024: Distinguished Prof Kerry Robinson, PhD, 77% of LGBTQ Young People Have Faced Workplace Sexual Harassment appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

About Kerry Robinson:Growing up, Kerry Robinson wanted to be the Prime Minister or a CEO. Fortunately for the world of AI, his career path never led him to Downing Street. An Oxford-trained physicist with a Master's in Artificial Intelligence, Kerry excels in turning complex tech into practical business solutions. As VP of Conversational AI at Waterfield Tech, he puts his 20+ years of experience to work leading their R&D team, enhancing business interactions through advanced chatbot and voice strategies, and reshaping the way they connect with customers. Welcome to the brighter, smarter, stronger side of AI. Kerry may have arrived first, but he's committed to fostering the innovation that allows others to join him. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kerry Robinson discuss:AI leadership in business transformationAI's role in streamlining customer serviceGenerative AI's expanding capabilities and automationEthical challenges and bias in AI systemsThe future of AI from general intelligence to superintelligence Key Takeaways:Contact centers should focus on problem-solving, not just customer engagement – AI helps streamline customer service, reducing the need for human interaction by addressing root problems instead of just managing calls.AI can outperform humans in specific tasks – In fields like radiology, AI is already more effective than humans at detecting issues like breast cancer, raising questions about human-AI collaboration.Generative AI improves through continuous training and feedback – AI models, like those used in customer service, can analyze conversations, learn from mistakes, and optimize themselves for better performance.Bias in AI models is inevitable and influenced by human decisions – Generative AI systems, like ChatGPT, are shaped by the biases of their human trainers, which affects the objectivity of the results. "The most important human task we have is to ask the right questions and have really good discussions with each other about [AI].” — Kerry Robinson Connect with Kerry Robinson:  Website: https://waterfieldtech.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k3rryrobinson/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

The Transformative Impact of AI on Customer ServiceIn a recent episode of our podcast, we delved into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service, particularly within contact centers. Our guest, Kerry Robinson, the Vice President of Conversational AI at Waterfield Technologies, shared invaluable insights into the advancements in AI technology and its implications for businesses. This blog post will break down the key points discussed in the episode, providing actionable advice and thorough explanations to guide listeners and readers alike.Kerry Robinson shares their long-standing involvement in AI, dating back to their childhood, and reflects on the evolution of AI over the decades. They emphasize that the last two years have marked a significant turning point in AI capabilities, moving beyond previous hype cycles to a point where AI can genuinely exhibit forms of intelligence that can be leveraged in practical applications. Modern AI can hold conversations, summarize information, translate languages, and solve complex problems, which are being applied in real-world scenarios, revolutionizing workplaces and personal lives.The conversation shifts to the specific applications of AI in contact centers, where Waterfield Technologies operates. Kerry notes that the contact center industry has historically faced challenges related to staffing and operational efficiency. They point out that many tasks currently outsourced to human agents could be more effectively managed by AI technologies. For instance, Klarna, a financial services company, successfully automated 70% of its customer interactions using AI, improving efficiency and resulting in higher customer satisfaction compared to interactions with human agents.About Kerry Robinson:Kerry Robinson is the VP of Conversational AI at Waterfield Tech, a leading global provider of CX technology and services. With over 20 years of experience in data, AI, and customer experience, Kerry expertly navigates the realms of IVR, voice technology, and chatbots to maximize business ROI. As the former CEO and builder of VoxGen, which was successfully acquired, he brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to his role. An Oxford-trained physicist with a Master's in AI, Kerry is a relentless seeker, master builder, and devoted creator of impactful experiences. His unique blend of technical prowess and strategic vision keeps Waterfield Tech at the forefront of conversational AI.About Waterfield Tech:Waterfield Tech is a global customer experience tech and services provider spanning the leading CCaaS, conversational AI, and WEM platforms.Waterfield Tech transforms experiences for organizations worldwide. Operating across six continents, our employees leverage a consultative, client-centric approach to design, build, and manage scalable, omnichannel and AI-enabled business solutions. Our breakthrough innovations in contact center technology, applied artificial intelligence (AAI), workforce engagement, and secure digital infrastructure reduce business costs, improve customer satisfaction, and help customers deploy a smarter utilization of the human workforce. Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Waterfield Tech website athttps://waterfieldtech.com/Check out Waterfield Tech on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/waterfield-technologiesCheck out Kerry Robinson on LinkedIn at

The Church in the U.S. has made a lasting impact on education and social services. From universities and lay apostolates that educate and form young adults to networks of Catholic Charities offices that provide essential help to those in need, Catholicism in the U.S. is not naval-gazing or self-centered. The Church in the U.S. seeks to serve. Fr. Tim Anastos, chaplain at the University of Illinois, and Kerry Robinson, CEO of Catholic Charities USA, share how the missions of formation and charity are a significant part of the story of Catholicism in this country. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

In this episode of the "Lights on Data Show," host George Firican is joined by Kerry Robinson, VP of Conversational AI at Waterfield Tech, to explore "The Three-Part Strategy That's Building Tomorrow's AI." Kerry shares over 20 years of insights on how to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape through a strategic approach of Discovery, Illumination, and Pioneering. Listen as they delve into real-world applications, the importance of hands-on experience, and practical advice on using AI to transform business and personal practices. This enlightening discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, the 10th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, shares his favorite Catholic churches and places in the United States of America. He offers insight into the current challenges facing Catholics, from a perspective of the historical Catholic Church, and reasons for his abundant hope in the Church in America today. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

If you made a list of the best things about the Catholic Church in the United States, Catholic Charities USA would be in that list's very top tier. A network of 168 local agencies based in dioceses throughout the country, Catholic Charities served more than 15 million of our at-risk neighbors last year alone. They serve people without homes, those who are unemployed or underemployed, children who are hungry or malnourished, elderly persons who are isolated, vulnerable migrants and refugees on the move, families recovering from natural disasters, pregnant women and new mothers in need, and persons with disabilities who have inadequate care. All together, the work of Catholic Charities makes up one of the largest networks of humanitarian aid in the nation. Today's guest is Kerry Robinson, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. If Catholic Charities is in the top tier of American Catholic endeavors, Kerry is in the top tier of American Catholic leaders. She's dynamic, passionate, faith-filled and extremely smart. And she's the second-ever woman and second layperson to lead the network. Before joining Catholic Charities, Kerry spent almost two decades working with a group called Leadership Roundtable, which she helped to found in 2005. Leadership Roundtable helps the church develop and implement best management practices to build accountable and transparent leadership culture. Kerry's entire career has been dedicated to strengthening the church, and her experience and vision helped prepare her to lead this massive network. Host Mike Jordan Laskey asked her about what she has learned in her first year on the job, plus how Catholic Charities is responding to the extremely challenging conditions facing migrants and asylum seekers arriving in the US in the hopes of providing safety and opportunity for their families. She also shared some favorite stories and things she has learned from traveling all over the country visiting Catholic Charities agencies and how her Jesuit education at Georgetown University helped set her on her life path. Learn more about Kerry Robinson: https://stories.catholiccharitiesusa.org/introducing-kerry-alys-robinson/ Catholic Charities USA: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ Catholic Charities staffers facing rising threats: https://religionnews.com/2024/03/22/threats-to-catholic-charities-staffers-increase-amid-rightwing-anti-migrant-campaign/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

Effective leaders not only advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but also embody vulnerability—an essential quality that cultivates openness, empathy, community and inclusivity. As a leader within your organization, do you help to foster a culture that is safe for dialogue, welcoming of ideas, acknowledging of diverse journeys, providing sponsorships and supporting growth?Kerry Robinson, Commercial Distribution Director at Ping Identity shares why it is important for organizations and leaders to promote awareness and drive change by expecting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. You accomplish this by championing all identities. Highlights include:How others have supported her leadership journey and set the stage for Kerry to support others. People want to be seen, empower them to show up.Value of participating in your organization's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); much like Women of Ping, Ping RED (Racial, Ethnic and Diversity).Kerry's belief that, "there's nothing more important than to be authentically you."Kerry's conviction that, "When your most passionate people get quiet, this is when the leaders should absolutely be concerned." Connect with Kerry on LinkedIn and to learn more about Ping Identity and their partner community, visit pingidentity.com/--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let's crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs.Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.Support and Follow us:YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6gInstagram: @twinstalkitupInstagram: @dsbleadershipgroupTwitter: @dsbleadershipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUpFacebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

In part 3 Bo takes us through his entire 2003 whirlwind of an experience. From being called up, setting the record for the highest batting average ever through a players first 10 games, setting the record for the highest batting average ever through a players first 10 games, and the most hits ever with 28 in a players first 15 games. We go through his magic moment with a fine tooth comb. You will hear clips and quotes from Jim Edmonds, Kerry Robinson, Mark Dejohn, Danny Sheaffer, Joe Pettine and more. Pack your bags, this feels like Bo takes us to the big leagues with him. This is a tidal wave of a human experience, thanks for sharing it with us Bo. Part 4 will go into Bo's experience after this, and what he learned about life along the way. Thanks for tuning in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Journey with Andrew, Matt, Thaddeus and Rhen as they walk through the creation of this season of Holy Donors - The Capitalist: John Raskob. Our hosts share a behind the scenes look at the research involved in the podcast creation and the process of recording the show. As they share, our hosts remain in awe of John Raskob and all he accomplished, both in the business world and in the Catholic church. They refer back to John's quote, "Go ahead and do things, the bigger, the better..." and marvel at the force of good that John Raskob was for the world. ---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

In this episode, we come to a turning point in John's life. It's during the mid-1920s when he realizes that he has become someone important in the business world. From there, John understands that he can use his business skills to make a notable difference for the Church he loves so much. Our hosts also share how John establishes a family foundation as the culmination of his philanthropy. The foundation allows John to combine the impact of his wealth and his wisdom to to create a legacy that impacts the Catholic community for decades to come. ---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.  

God's plan is the best plan. We all think we know what is best until something comes along to change our course. As we become more acquainted with John Raskob, we discover the depth of his faith. Out of defeat and failure, he leans into his faith and comes out even stronger. When his dreams of politics fail, he pivots and asks “What's next?” And, what comes next looks a lot like the tallest building in the world. ---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

"The man, the myth, the legend." Perhaps this phrase could have been coined after the life of John Raskob. Our hosts begin this episode by answering the question, “can John save his relationship with Pierre DuPont?”  Fortunately for everyone involved, he does save that relationship, and he and Pierre move on to bigger and better things.  In this episode we follow John through his early career, the beginning of WWI, finding love in an unusual way and creating a family. With 13 children born within 15 years, how do John and Helena raise their children with a strong faith and business sense? And, how will John recieve unique recognition from the Pope?---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.  

For those of you who are just joining us for our Holy Donors podcast, we share an encore of the show's second season featuring John Raskob.---What do GM, the Empire State Building, DuPont Chemical Company, Al Smith, and the DNC have in common? A single man named John Raskob. Born in Lockport, New York in 1879, to a hard-working family, he demonstrated levels of drive, moxie and gumption that most didn't understand. He had a drive that just wanted to “do.” This drive would take him thousands of miles from home, doubling his family's income, all the way back to New York making deals he wasn't, strictly speaking, allowed to make for Pierre DuPont in the early 1900s. How does he go from a small town boy to shaping the business world of the United States, standing on his faith as he goes? “Go ahead and do things. The bigger the better.” – John Raskob---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

Published: March 08, 2020 Moving from Crisis to Co-Responsibility has been at the heart of the mission of the Leadership Roundtable for the past 15 years. On today's show, Changing Our World, Jim Friend speaks with Kerry Robinson. Kerry is the Founding Executive Director and the Global Ambassador for the Leadership Roundtable.Kerry and Jim speak about the recent Summit held by the Leadership Roundtable. The Summitt addressed topics such as governance, transparency, accountability, and increasing the involvement of young adults in the Church. Kerry shares some of the key takeaways from the Summit and the important next steps. About Kerry Robinson Kerry Alys Robinson is the founding executive director and global ambassador of Leadership Roundtable. The Roundtable promotes excellence and best practices in the management, finances, and human resource development of the Catholic Church. Kerry is a trustee of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities and a member of FADICA. She is the prize-winning author of Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy and a Spiritual Call to Service and is the founding editor of The Catholic Funding Guide: A Directory of Resources for Catholic Activities, first published by FADICA in 1998 and now in its 8th edition. She has been an advisor to grantmaking foundations, Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

Redwood Valley residents gathered in the firehouse on Saturday morning for a demonstration of a warning siren and updates on plans to increase the number of sirens to notify people in remote areas of a pending emergency. One siren, installed at the station in August 2021, has a range of about one square mile. Kerry Robinson is the chief of the Redwood Valley Calpella Fire District, which has 23 volunteers and four paid staff. He reflected on Saturday morning's test and how expanding the notification system has been a long-standing desire of the community. “My impression was, it was very, very loud,” he reported. “I walked outside and just went, oh, my. And then they stopped the siren, and you could just hear it echoing through the valley…This is one of the things I'm very very concerned about, being the fire chief here in Redwood Valley. The community is my number one priority, so I want to make sure the community is well taken care of. The community has spoken and spoken several times, asking when the project would be completed. And then the county stepped up and said, hey, we can help out with a grant. So I'm really looking forward to getting this project going. I was there in the 2017 fires. It was horrible.” The 2017 firestorm was on Supervisor Glenn McGourty's mind, too. “I'm really excited about this, because after the 2017 disaster here in Redwood Valley, one of the things everyone noted was, it would have been really great to have had some kind of warning,” he recalled. “And then we had failures of our cell system and everything else, so it really was tragic, the way that we couldn't get the word out. So this is part of a long term investment process that the county has gone through, first with PG&E funds, and then we supported Measure P, which passed.” Measure P was a ten-year quarter-cent general sales tax measure that voters approved in November. The Board of Supervisors referred it to the ballot. It's estimated to raise $4 million a year for essential services like ambulances and firefighters. Because it is a general tax, it is not a binding measure. Chief Robinson said there are several different ways to activate the sirens, either with cell phones or a landline or even manually, in the event of another collapse of key infrastructure. He said plans for exactly what it will cost to expand the system, precisely how many more sirens will be added, and where they will go, are still in the early phase. The current estimate for how many more sirens will be needed is four. So far, the project has cost $60,000, mainly from the PG&E disaster settlement. Charles Clugston is the president of CTC Mass Notification Systems, the distributor of the siren system. He shared some technical details. “We have four batteries in there, and it's solar powered,” he explained. “We're at 560 megahertz. So it's like a foghorn, so it travels really far. Like when someone drives up behind you, like a young kid, and they have a lot of bass in the car, you feel it. It's like that.” He added that even if the telephone pole holding up the siren were to snap, the siren would continue to sound. The system also includes a number of tests for deficits of its various components. The weekend's test relied largely on citizen feedback from residents who called in to report how well they heard it, from which parts of the valley. Clugston said there will be more testing of the siren's sound quality, combining the data from previous years and this weekend, to determine where the next sirens will be positioned. Brad Cox represents Whelan Engineering, which designs and implements the systems. He spoke about the local challenges of finding the right location for more sirens. In Northern California, with its ridges and valleys, “it is a task to get covered at times,” he noted. His company's units have a range of 5,800-6,100 feet, but the size of the unit is not always as much of a concern as the terrain, which dictates how far the sound can travel. For that reason, the system is designed around the targeted area. If there are ridges all the way around a site, he said, “There's no sense in putting the large one in, because (the sound) is not going over the ridge. It's going to go up and that's where it will stop. So some of the areas may have the smaller one, because it doesn't need the large one. It doesn't benefit them anymore. So that's part of our planning, is to find out where we need them, what size we need, and then develop a plan and deliver it back to the county.” There will be further analysis and public hearings before the project proceeds. The units will be “on the ground” within about three and a half months of placing an order, and then the installation and bureaucratic hurdles will begin. Clugston hopes to start installation within a year. Chief Robinson took an opportunity to talk up his department. “We'll get through this project here,” he predicted; “and we've got some additional fire engines that are showing up. We have a lot of new volunteers here at the fire station, so we're constantly working to make this fire department the best it can be for our community,” he declared.

October 12, 2022--Host Karen Ottoboni speaks with several folks about local measures on the upcoming ballot. First, Michelle Savoy about Measure O, the Citizen's Library Initiative. Followed by Bill Brockenborough with Measure N for the Hopland Fire Protection District. Then lastly with Scott Cratty and Kerry Robinson about Measure P, County Essential Services Sales Tax.

Preaching for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Kerry Robinson offers a reflection on finding hope in radical faith and community: "It seems especially lately, collectively and individually, we know the terrible seductive temptation to despair, the feeling of hopelessness about the future, the weight of so many seemingly insurmountable challenges before us making it difficult to see beyond a bleak horizon. And yet. This Gospel. This Gospel is a celebration of radical faith in God's abundant, loving invitation no matter the reality in which we find ourselves." Kerry Alys Robinson is the founding executive director and partner for global and national initiatives at Leadership Roundtable. She and her husband, Dr. Michael Cappello, have two children, Christopher and Sophie. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08152022 to learn more about Kerry, to read her text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Robert Ellsberg sits down with Author, Carolyn Y. Woo, to discuss Rising, Learning from Women's Leadership in Catholic Ministries. Through reflection on first-person narratives of a range of women involved in leadership positions in Catholic ministries (social justice, LCWR and religious congregations, educational, media, diocesan, NGOs, etc.), Rising examines the range of leadership roles that women play in the Catholic Church, explores the particular challenge that women face, as well their distinctive styles of leadership, while also pointing toward an expanded understanding of ministry and leadership in the church. The contributors represent a broad range of women in leadership positions, ranging from the conservative Becket Fund, to Sr. Simone Campbell, Kerry Robinson, Kerry Weber (America media), Sr. Carol Keehan (Catholic Health Association), Kim Daniels (staff for USCCB), etc.

In this episode of "Henri Nouwen, Now & Then," Kerry Robinson, executive partner for the Catholic Leadership Roundtable, shares Pope Francis' challenge to work for peace and justice worldwide, and invites us to a radical disposition of other-centeredness. * EPISODE PAGE: https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-kerry-robinson/ * PURCHASE "A More Perfect Union" by Adam Russell Taylor: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3tf3Qul Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3G9xOnf * PURCHASE "The Wounded Healer" by Henri Nouwen: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2AGOrKz Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3hdDkcr * TO WATCH FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen": www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=1808s * LISTEN on iTUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henr…?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 * LISTEN on SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/4AfAnO1Mqu5Yal2Idix5ii * WATCH the PODCAST on YOUTUBE: youtu.be/1rEqHnkVxXc * TO SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/resources/daily-meditation/ * FOR HENRI NOUWEN SOCIETY CAREGIVING RESOURCES: henrinouwen.org/resources/caregiv…caregiving-books/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org * READ HENRI NOUWEN: henrinouwen.org/read-nouwen/

Journey with Andrew, Matt, Thaddeus and Rhen as they walk through the creation of Season 2, The Capitalist: John Raskob of Holy Donors, a behind the scenes look of the research involved and the process of recording. In the process, we are given even more stories of John and Helena and the differences they made throughout their lives. Season 3 is coming soon and Matt can't wait!---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

A turning point in John's life has come. It's during the mid-1920s when he realizes that he has become someone. With this realization comes knowing that he could make a difference in the church that he loved so much. And the biggest impact which he could have was bringing the secular business knowledge that he had gained to the church. Throughout his life and through the losses that he experienced, he and his wife were able to create a legacy. An everlasting, family charitable foundation that would make an existential impact 100 years later. If you're wondering what kind of legacy you too can have, go ahead and do it. ---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

God's plan is the best plan. We all think we know what is best until something comes along to change our course. As we become more acquainted with John, we discover this deep faith that he carried. Out of defeat and failure, he leans into his faith and comes out even stronger. When the dream of politics fails, he says “what's next.” And what came next looked a lot like the tallest building in the world. Perhaps even an Empire. ---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

The man, the myth, the legend. Perhaps this phrase was originally coined after the life of John Raskob. We thankfully pick up and receive the answer to the question we were left with last episode, “can John save his relationship with the DuPont Company?”In this episode we follow John through his early career, the beginning of WWI, finding love in an unusual way and creating a family. With 13 children born within 15 years, how do John and Helena raise their children with a strong faith and business sense? And what will the Pope say?---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

"John Raskob: The Capitalist"The man behind the man. What does GM, the Empire State Building, DuPont Chemical Company, Al Smith and the DMC have in common? A single man. Born in Lockport, New York in 1879, to a hard-working family, he discovered amounts of drive, moxie and gumption that most didn't understand. He had a drive that just wanted to “do.” This drive would take him thousands of miles from home, doubling his family's income, all the way back to New York making deals he wasn't, strictly speaking, allowed to make for Pierre DuPont in the early 1900s. How does he go from a small town boy to shaping the business world of the United States, standing on his faith as he goes? “Go ahead and do things. The bigger the better.” – John Raskob---Recommended reading: "Everybody Ought to be Rich" by David Farber.Specials thanks to David Farber and Kerry Robinson for contributing to the season.---Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org).For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook.Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.

Today, 54% of adults who identify as Catholic are women. Historically, beginning when Jesus charged Peter with maintaining and building the Church, and for 2000 years following, leadership in the Church has been predominantly male. However, we see changes in today's arena, where more women are involved in church leadership than ever before.The reality is that we live in a time when having diversity of thought and background in our society and our institution's leadership is critical to being able to reach out and evangelize the world. The need to engage women and the need to understand what that engagement should and could look like is more important than ever.Today's episode welcomes Kerry Robinson, Partner of Leadership Roundtable.

In the latest episode of Life in Private Staffing, we chatted to Cate Heaphy, the founder of The Online Assistants. Once Kate finished studying, she decided to take a break and go island hopping. When she returned, the rest was history. Cate and her business partner, Kerry Robinson, founded The Online Assistants in 2017. Find out how she went from studying for a completely unrelated degree to entering the private sector and starting her own business and pursuing a career in the private sector – and while at it, making a massive success of her business!

Humankind's birthright is generosity. We are all called to bless the lives of others with what has been given to us by God. Kerry Robinson of Leadership Roundtable joins the show today to talk philanthropy, stewardship, leadership, and what's next for the Church post-COVID-19 with Bishop Frank!

My guests are Kerry Robinson and Cate Heaphy, the founders of The Online Assistants. Both really experienced and successful Executive Assistants, Kerry and Cate launched their business after they shared a bottle of wine and started talking about the future of the assistant role and how they felt how they would fit into that. They quickly launched the business, and worked incredibly hard to really build a successful operation. They’ve set their own rules about how they want to live their lives and how and where they choose to work. This has allowed them to push forward with the business on their terms and they have learned so so much along the way. Together they share the trials and tribulations of launching a business, building relationships and setting boundaries, as well as how they have learned on the job. Kerry and Cate are so determined and open about their experiences which is really generous - it’s not often you hear business owners talk so candidly about their successes and failures. They both clearly love what they do and it’s so great to hear their growth mindset has enabled them to push forward and create the lives that they want. This is a must listen for anyone who is thinking of taking the leap of becoming a VA and shaping their own career.

When Father John Wester received a call just before 8 a.m. Mass, he had no idea it would be the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador, phoning to tell him he would be the next auxiliary bishop of San Francisco. Archbishop Wester’s story is not unusual. Most bishops are appointed without ever knowing they were being considered for the job and are caught by surprise when chosen. The bishop selection process is perhaps the most secretive hiring process in the world, shielded from both the candidate and the priests and people he will serve. Those who are consulted about possible candidates are required to return the list of questions they’ve been sent, because even the questions, which reveal no particulars about a candidate, are protected under the Vatican’s top confidentiality classification: the “pontifical secret.” There is a joke among the hierarchy that “a pontifical secret is a secret you don’t tell the pope,” but the secrecy around this process has been chipped away in recent years. In 1984, Thomas J. Reese, S.J., then the editor of America magazine, obtained the survey that the nuncio sends out to gather information on candidates. He published it, in full, in America. The biggest blow to the secrecy around how bishops are appointed, though, came from the Vatican itself. Last fall, it took the unprecedented step of revealing how former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was removed from the college of cardinals and from the priesthood for abusing minors, managed to rise through the ranks despite rumors circling about his sexual misconduct. The Vatican’s 460-page report detailed who supported Mr. McCarrick’s promotion to archbishop and soon after, cardinal-archbishop, of Washington, D.C., along with who opposed it and who withheld information about his abuse. The McCarrick report was the most significant glance the Vatican had ever given into the process of making a bishop, and already there are calls for similar reports on others involved in abuse or cover-up. America’s Vatican correspondent, Gerard O’Connell, said on this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” that “the McCarrick report put a silver bullet through the pontifical secret.... It has explained largely how the system failed from down low to high up.” In this week’s deep dive episode on how bishops are chosen, Father Reese walks host Colleen Dulle through the official process of choosing a bishop, and Gerry explains where that process went awry in the case of Cardinal McCarrick. Pope Francis has tried to create such a system by having the secret questionnaire that is sent out to bishops rewritten, expanding it from one page to four and including specific questions about abuse and cover up. Working from a copy of the new survey that he obtained, Gerry summarizes some of the questions that the Vatican is now asking about possible bishops. Finally, calls for laypeople to have more of a voice in the selection of bishops have come from inside and outside the church. Pope Francis has asked nuncios to reach out to a wide variety of people, including clergy, religious and laypeople, when gathering feedback. Some lay groups say that consulting with laypeople needs to be a required step in the process. Colleen speaks to Kerry Robinson of Leadership Roundtable, an organization founded in the wake of the 2002 sexual abuse crisis that fosters collaboration between bishops and laypeople in the areas of church management, finances, communications and human resources. Although Leadership Roundtable has not called for any changes to the bishops’ appointment process, Ms. Robinson stresses the importance of diverse voices: “We need to solve for our own myopia,” Ms. Robinson says. “If I were in charge of appointing bishops, I would want desperately for as much informed advice and opinion as possible.” Links from the show: Gerard O’Connell | Deep Dive: The McCarrick Report and the popes it implicates Can the Catholic Church find a better way to choose bishops? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Kerry Robinson. She is an international leader in the field of excellence in Church leadership. She has spent the last 15 years traveling the world, bringing together outstanding leaders in the business and nonprofit worlds with the ordained leaders of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church to achieve excellence in leadership and management. We talk about what happens when Catholic women run into obstacles in offering their gifts to the Church, what makes an excellent Catholic parish, and what happens in her day job when best leadership practices run up against Church teaching. Listen in. Find all links at www.molleendupreedominguez.com/podcast

My guest today is Kerry Robinson. She is an international leader in the field of excellence in Church leadership. She has spent the last 15 years traveling the world, bringing together outstanding leaders in the business and nonprofit worlds with the ordained leaders of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church to achieve excellence in leadership and management. We talk about what happens when Catholic women run into obstacles in offering their gifts to the Church, what makes an excellent Catholic parish, and what happens in her day job when best leadership practices run up against Church teaching. Listen in. Find all links at www.molleendupreedominguez.com/podcast

In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Andrew turns the mic over to Sarah Rose and Tara Doyon for the three part series, "Women in Philanthropy."Today, 54% of adults who identify as Catholic are women. Historically, beginning when Jesus charged Peter with maintaining and building the Church, and for 2000 years following, leadership in the Church has been predominantly male. However, we see changes in today's arena, where more women are involved in church leadership than ever before.The reality is that we live in a time when having diversity of thought and background in our society and our institution's leadership is critical to being able to reach out and evangelize the world. The need to engage women and the need to understand what that engagement should and could look like is more important than ever.And at Petrus, we want to be part of leading and fostering that conversation. This episode, and the next 2 episodes will focus the guests and conversations on the topic of Women in Philanthropy. Today's episode welcomes Kerry Robinson, Partner of Leadership Roundtable. We are pleased to jump into this first of the three-part Women in Philanthropy series.

In this episode we hear from Mike Reardon, The Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Foundation in Boston. When you listen to this episode you'll learn a great deal about major gift fundraising from a professional who has had tremendous success at The Catholic Schools Foundation and for his clients. We discuss Kerry Robinson and her incredible work as a fundraiser in this episode. you can find the article we discussed here: https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/662/article/imagining-abundanceHere is the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016F1Y1ES/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Sign up for the One Visit Away email list here: https://mailchi.mp/0d508338da5f/onevisitaway

In this weeks episode, Graeme chats with one of his oldest friends in comedy - Kerry Robinson. Not only did they start comedy at the same time but they also work together in their day jobs. They chat anxiety, depression, disordered eating and various other issues including the impact of reviews, the #MeToo movement and the importance of a good support network. Look Kerry up on Facbook - https://www.facebook.com/kegster12002

Tom McDonald previewed I Still Believe. Kerry Robinson talked about the mission of the Leadership Roundtable. Fr Andrew Jones provided our Sunday Gospel reflection.

On Day 8 of the COVID-19 & Fundraising Virtual Summit by Petrus, Kerry Robinson, Global Ambassador from the Leadership Roundtable shared lessons she has learned and maxims she has development about leadership in a crisis. Her 9 maxims include:People come firstDiversity matters. Ensure diversity at the tables of decision-making.Be decisive and confident (“Go ahead and do things. The bigger the better if your intentions are sound.” – John Raskob)Remain truthful and positive. Keep perspective- immediate and near future.Communicate with consistency and frequency. Communicate solutions, not only problems. Highlight positive stories. Leaders: Care for personnel. Care for constituencies (mission). Care for finances and operations.Live out of mission in adaptable ways. Be nimble. Practice innovation and creativity.Lead with core valuesOut of suffering springs new life (Paschal Mystery)"Over the past week, it seems like so much has changed. With thousands of confirmed cases of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the U.S., it seems like every hour another group is announcing a closure or cancellation. The question on our minds today is how will this affect our ministries? Regardless of who you serve, there will be shifts and changes that we have to be mindful of and adapt to.At Petrus, we are committed to continuing to serve our clients and the nonprofit community now as much as ever. While this may be a scary time, it does not and should not be a time of inaction. In 2 Timothy, Paul says that the Lord “has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of love, power and self-control.” Let us continue to work together on behalf of our ministries and our benefactors to build the Kingdom of God.Join us for our FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT every day from MARCH 17 - APRIL 3 for conversations and presentations about topics relevant to fundraising during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic."Links & Resources:https://www.petrusdevelopment.com/virtual-summithttps://www.facebook.com/petrusdevelopmentpagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/petrusdevelopmentVideo Recording of Virtual Summit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUcssQJBzQ-Gy-aQMSR0pg/

In this episode, EdLeader host Dr. Rob Jackson sits down with Educational Leadership Professor Dr. Kerry Robinson to discuss the growing need for mental health services through the schools and the importance of prioritizing our own well-being. As our awareness of social-emotional learning and trauma-informed schools grows, so to does our need to really understand what that means for students and staff.An Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Dr. Robinson's primary areas of research include women in leadership, the superintendency, and leadership preparation. Her 17 years of experience in K-12 as a teacher, building level administrator, and district level administrator continue to inform her work.Show notes are available at www.drrobjackson.com

In 1993, a Georgia man named Kerry Robinson was accused of raping a woman at gunpoint. He served 18 years in prison – but he was innocent.

  In the final episode of Deliver Us, we ask: What’s mine to do and not somebody else’s? What part of the church’s healing are we each responsible for? To grapple with these questions, we spoke to people who have responded to the sex abuse crisis in different ways. Geoff Boisi and Kerry Robinson talk about why they formed Leadership Roundtable, an organization which brings best business practices to church leaders and which has convened experts to discuss the church’s future. Leadership Roundtable has made it a priority to address the “twin crises” of the abuse crisis—one being the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults, and the other being the leadership failures in the church that have led to distrust. Donna Doucette of Voice of the Faithful also joins the episode to offer her take on how lay people can contribute to healing, and Monica LaBelle offers her experience of setting up listening sessions in her parish. We also hear from you, our listeners, in this final episode. You tell us what you’ve been doing to help the church move forward. Leadership Roundtable Voice of the Faithful Catholic Lay Response Wounded Body of Christ: A Parish Discussion Guide on Abuse in the Catholic Church In Spirit and Truth Blog A Symposium on Responding to the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis - St. Mary’s Church in  Hamilton, NY. Fordham's Center on Religion and Culture Renew International

In this episode, Andrew visits with Kerry Robinson the Global Ambassador of Leadership Roundtable and author of the book, "Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy and a Spiritual Call to Service" Kerry details her experience working in development for the Catholic Student Center at Yale University and later goes on to describe the origins and legacy of Leadership Roundtable, packed with useful lessons along the way.

In this episode, Andrew visits with Tara Doyon, Director of Development and Mission Advancement at St. Paul Catholic Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Tara began her career in development at St. Paul in 2009 despite having no formal training in fundraising. She learned quickly the benefit of surrounding herself with great mentors and advisors and has had a huge impact on the Hoosier Catholic ministry. In this episode, Tara and Andrew discuss what she focused on in the beginning to be successful, her thoughts on Catholic stewardship and her current capital campaign project at St. Pauls.Show Notes:Tara had a great mentor from the very beginning who helped coach her in the best ways to fundraise. One piece of advice was that there are no donors sitting in your office, you have to get out of the office to meet the donors where they are.LAI Principle: Linkage, Interest and Ability - how is a donor connected to your organization, what is their interest in your organization and do they have the ability to make a financial gift to your organizationWhen your organization is just starting a development program, Tara recommends casting a wide net. You need connections with many people from many networks to build a strong development foundation. Development Office is responsible for maintaining the continuity of the message when leadership changes.Mentality of tithing is different from paying bills. It is an opportunity to participate in ministry and priests and lay ministers should not be ashamed to talk about giving and to ask for donations. Organizations need to be able to accept donations in the currency that their donors are using. St. Paul Catholic Center was the first church in the diocese to offer a giving kiosk in the church for parishioners and students to use for their tithe. Now, they offer Venmo as an giving tool. Tara prefers that because it integrates with their database and accounting software. Tara is currently working on a capital campaign to renovate the bottom floor of their parish hall. They went through a planning process whereby they developed a master plan, conducted a feasibility study and then launched a campaign. A previous diocesan campaign was not done well and made many in the community wary of supporting another campaign. St. Paul's learned how strong the feelings were during the feasibility study interviews and spent extra time explaining the case and specifics of the campaign. They recently launched the public phase of their campaign and donors are responding very generously. St. Paul's had a cash reserve when they began their campaign and Tara believes that was useful. However, she recognizes that not every organization can wait until they have savings. Sometimes, the situation requires that the institution move forward with a major initiative despite not having a reserve or despite not being 100% ready. Tara recommends reading articles from the Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). These articles can provide tips and advice but are shorter and easy to consume.Book recommendations: Imagining Abundance by Kerry Robinson

The Cardinals are bringing back the powder blue uniforms. Former Cardinals outfielder and current scout Kerry Robinson joins the show to talk about his idea for the rebirth of the famous uniform. Team president Bill DeWitt III also weighs in on how the new look pulled from old and new inspirations

The Cardinals are bringing back the powder blue uniforms. Former Cardinals outfielder and current scout Kerry Robinson joins the show to talk about his idea for the rebirth of the famous uniform. Team president Bill DeWitt III also weighs in on how the new look pulled from old and new inspirations.

The Cardinals are bringing back the powder blue uniforms. Former Cardinals outfielder and current scout Kerry Robinson joins the show to talk about his idea for the rebirth of the famous uniform. Team president Bill DeWitt III also weighs in on how the new look pulled from old and new inspirations.

In this episode, Andrew visits with Jamie Cappetta, President of Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center. Jamie started his career as a street minister in South Boston but found his way into development thanks to an invitation from John Flynn, one of the co-founders of Petrus. In this episode, Andrew and Jamie discuss his career transitions, the great speaker series at Yale Catholic Center, his strong feelings about the importance of goals and metrics, the powerpacked board that he manages at the USC Caruso Catholic Center and much more.Jamie started his career as a street minister in South Boston. After some time discerning the priesthood, Jamie went to work at the Catholic Center at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst as the director of development. Jamie was later recruited to the Yale Catholic Center and then the Caruso Catholic Center at the University of Southern California.The Yale Catholic Center, led by Fr. Bob Beloin and Kerry Robinson secured $22M from 1,200 donors to build a new Center. Jamie was recruited to fundraise for a chapel and build up the annual fund.The More House Lecture Series was an excellent way to engage the students of Yale as well as alumni and benefactors. Jamie was tasked with raising $25-35K in donations for most of the lectures while he was working there. The series covered topics such as Faith & Science, Faith & Law, Faith & Culture, and Faith & Poetry.At Yale, Jamie explained that, "you have to start in the head to move to the heart."At the USC Catholic Center, their mission is to Evangelize, Welcome, Convert and Transform the students of USC.Jamie has applied a more intentional focus on metrics to the ministry at USC. They track activity and results in areas such as Marketing, Advancement, Campus Ministry Programming. The main goal is 10% growth year-to-year but that goal can be different depending on the metric."We are in sales, and we're selling Jesus. Over time, I have seen the 'product' get better. Fr. Richard wants us to be the In-n-Out Burger of campus ministry. Making a really good burger, and doing it over and over again and not getting distracted on a lot of other french fries and drinks and stuff."Jamie helped create a new set of by-laws for the Board. This meant losing 12 members of the Board initially but have now added 12 members to get back to 24 members. The Board also has 2 young alumni and 2 student members. One inclusion in the by-laws is an annual commitment level of $10,000. This is variable based on a member's ability to secure additional funding for the ministry. Jamie admits that, "For me, the number is not as important as having 100% participation." Jamie hopes that "our goal is to have each board member see us within their top 3 to 5 philanthropies."The Catholic Center is currently in a campaign to raise $30M for endowment and programming expansion. They are currently at $13M in commitments and hope to announce in spring 2019 after reaching $20M.Jamie has served as a Petrus consultant for many years in addition to his work at Yale and USC. This was valuable in his development as a development professional. "I'm a baseball player and whenever you coach someone in baseball, having to articulate how to do something, it makes you a better player. The same translates in my experience with Petrus. When I have to step back and listen, it forces me to break it down into simple steps and not make it overwhelming."Some book recommendations:Stephen Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleHenry Nouwen: Spirituality of FundraisingSherry Weddell: Forming Intentional DisciplesPat Lencioni: Five dysfunctions of a team For more information about Jamie Cappetta and his work and to connect with him, visit https://www.catholictrojan.org or https://www.petrusdevelopment.com/team/jamie-cappetta/ 

Kerry Robinson preaches for All Saints Day, offering a reflection on the communion of saints "to which [we] are called and to which [we] belong." She reminds us that "the invitation to sanctity is not for the unattainably pious or impossibly virtuous, but for all of us." Kerry Robinson is the founding executive director and global ambassador of Leadership Roundtable, dedicated to promoting excellence and best practices in the management, finances and human resource development of the Catholic Church by harnessing the managerial expertise and financial acumen of senior level lay executives. Kerry is a member of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities and FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities). She has been an advisor to and trustee of numerous grantmaking foundations, family philanthropies and charitable nonprofits since 1990 including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development, America Media, Jesuit Volunteers Corps, and the National Pastoral Life Center. Kerry served as the director of development for Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University and led a $75 million fundraising drive to expand and endow the Chapel's intellectual and spiritual ministry and to construct a Catholic student center on Yale’s campus. She is the prize-winning author of Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy and a Spiritual Call to Service and the founding editor of The Catholic Funding Guide: A Directory of Resources for Catholic Activities. She and her husband, Dr. Michael Cappello, have two children, Christopher and Sophie. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11012018 for Kerry's video, text, and more preaching.

In Episode 3 of the CCMA Leadership Podcast (Season Two), we had the pleasure of chatting with Kerry Robinson of The Leadership Roundtable. Kerry is the Global Ambassador and we discussed leadership, vision, young adult engagement and the needs of the Church today. For more information about The Leadership Roundtable: http://leadershiproundtable.org/ Sponsor 1: CampusPRINT - www.ccmanet.org/campusprint Sponsor 2: Small Groups Field Guide - http://www.ccmanetwork.org/blog/2017/10/13/new-ccma-small-groups-field-guide

Rev. Kerry Robinson, senior pastor of East Side Church of God