Lucy serves as the Director of Operations for the Corporate Work Study Department (CWSP). In this role, she oversees the day to day operations of CWSP, student development, student behavior, and transportation for the school. She enjoys building relationships with students, parents, and job partners to ensure that every student finds success at work. Lucy wants to continue working together with parents and job partners to ensure the success of every student worker.
Lucy is currently continuing her education at the University of North Texas in Dallas. She is an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and is involved with the youth through the Neocatechumanl Way, where she also continues to grow in her adult faith. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Celina is a licensed clinical social worker and serves as the Director of Mental Health Counseling at CRD. In this role Celina oversees the mental health counseling department, its licensed mental health clinicians and interns, and aims to promote awareness and prevention regarding mental health to all of CRD’s students and families. Celina is a graduate of Baylor University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. Prior to joining CRD, Celina served as a campus minister at the Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU. As an intern she has served in the hospital setting and in refugee resettlement.
Celina is from Brownsville, TX where her parents currently reside, and has one older brother. Celina has a chocolate lab named Olive, and they both enjoy long walks around White Rock Lake and visiting the dog park.
Mayra joined Cristo Rey Dallas in 2019 and serves as the Director of Communications. Mayra works with school leadership, Corporate Work Study, faculty and staff to support all school messaging. As part of the Development team, she assists with the creation and support of donor relations.
Mayra earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Strategic Management from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining Cristo Rey Dallas, Mayra worked in different industries in corporate america always focusing on marketing. She’s happy to merge both her passion for communication and love for education at CRD. Mayra enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their family dog Luka and are excited to welcome their first child.
Diego joined Cristo Rey Dallas in 2015 and serves as the Director of College Guidance & Alumni Advising. In this role, he works with students and parents on a group and individual basis to gain an understanding of the college admissions and financial aid process, formalize partnerships with colleges and universities, and lead the college guidance and alumni advising department. Diego also teaches the 12th grade College Seminar course, serves as the CRD National Honor Society Adviser, and works closely with school leadership, faculty/staff, and CWSP to create a college-going culture on campus.
Diego graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Certificate in College Advising from Columbia University. He is originally from Dallas, TX, and is the middle of 5 siblings. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, his two dogs, exercising, and traveling.
Manny joined Cristo Rey Dallas in January 2021 and serves as the Director of Campus Services. He oversees three different departments, Security, Facilities and Maintenance. He was hired to build and lead the Campus Security Team. An essential part of getting this team and security department up and running was evaluating and updating the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Manny took that responsibility so that today we have up-to -date security protocols.
Manny earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Criminal Investigation from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, PR. The Department of Justice of Puerto Rico served as the setting to complete his internship. He assisted investigators with different criminal and family cases. He has 16 years of experience working for one of the largest telecommunication companies in the USA, where he developed a great sense of customer service and management skills.
When he’s not working, Manny spends some of his time on the hobbies he enjoys the most like fishing, camping and enjoys the outdoors with his family.
Gunnar Rawlings currently serves as Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program & Strategic Initiatives at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep located in the heart of Pleasant Grove. He holds a Bachelor of Art in English from Boston College and a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame. From 2013-2017 Gunnar held various roles at Cristo Rey Dallas during its start up phase, including running lead on the initial feasibility and business planning for the school. He worked closely with the founding board and Cristo Rey Network to make sure Cristo Rey Dallas met the high standards set for its opening. When he left in 2017, Gunnar was serving as the Executive Director of the Corporate Work Study Program where he lead the recruitment and servicing over 100 corporate partners.
After that, he worked in the commercial construction space for five years leading business development efforts for two separate large general contractors, Suffolk and DPR Construction. He helped Suffolk establish a North Texas office in 2017 and left to join DPR in early 2020 helping guide their business planning through the COIVD-19 pandemic.
Gunnar lives with his wife, Gaby, in Old East Dallas. He serves on the board of Jubilee Park and Community Center as well as the Texas advisory board for the Trust for Public Land. Previously, Gunnar worked with neighborhood advocates to get Crockett Dog Park built in their neighborhood. Currently, he is the Dallas District 2 appointee on the Community Bond Task Force for the anticipated $1.1 Billion 2024 bond election.
Kenny Jaramillo serves as the Director of Admissions/Recruitment and Head Boys’ Soccer Coach. In this role, he oversees the evaluation of the admission process for prospective students and cultivates relationships with feeder schools, churches, and other organizations to build positive community relations. He is also the Assistant Athletic Director and he hopes to develop players’ skills, create a positive high school soccer experience, and help them become well-rounded young men & women.
Kenny graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University with a BA in Health Physical Education Recreation and also obtained his Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sports Management. He has three years of teaching experience and two years of experience in higher education, where he helped first-generation college students get admitted to college and mentored them through their first year on campus. He was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and had the privilege of playing soccer at the collegiate level while getting his education and meeting his second family, the Boswells. Kenny enjoys watching all Dallas sports, spending quality time with family and friends, going to music festivals, and playing with his dog, Precious.
Caylee serves as the Director of Development at Cristo Rey Dallas. In this role, she assists with donor relations, fundraising, internal and external events, and manages the Board of Directors. Caylee grew up in Peoria, IL and attended Bradley University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organization Communication with a minor in Marketing.
She previously worked as the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at St. Louis Catholic Church in Illinois and moved to Dallas in the fall of 2020. Caylee has several years of volunteer experience ranging from assisting with events around Peoria, IL and serving with her local Catholic Diocese
Jason joined Cristo Rey Dallas in 2023 and serves as the Director of Finance and HR located in the heart of Pleasant Grove. Jason holds a bachelor’s in science in Accounting from Touro University. Prior to Cristo Rey Dallas Jason worked in public and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, Jason served as controller for Torah Day School of Dallas from 2019 to 2023 steering the organization toward financial success.
Prior to that Jason worked at Blackstone’s Invitation Homes, a Texas based REIT with over 80,000 single family homes throughout the United States, which is now listed on the S&P 500 (INVH). While at Invitation Homes he served as their Fixed Asset Accountant playing a key role in creating synergies during the REIT’s 2017 merger with a Starwood Waypoint valued at $11B creating the largest SFR REIT.
Michael came to Cristo Rey Dallas in July of 2023 to serve as our New Director of Athletics. He will oversee a 7-sport, 13-level athletic program that looks to continue its growth under his leadership. The Oak Cliff, Dallas., native has more than 13 years of experience in Education in the Elementary, Middle School & High School settings, serving in various roles ranging from Coach, Teacher, Asst. Marketing Director and Director of Athletics. 
Stephanie joined Cristo Rey Dallas in 2021 and serves as a College Guidance Counselor. In this role, she helps students explore and select a variety of colleges and universities based on their academic profile and coordinates university representative visits. In addition, Stephanie teaches the 11th-grade College Seminar course. Her favorite Cristo Rey Dallas tradition is Decision Day, where seniors announce their college decision.
Stephanie is a Dallas native raised in Oak Cliff. She is a first-generation college graduate from Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, and is an Alpha Delta Pi alumna. Stephanie loves listening to podcasts and supporting small businesses. She enjoys adventures with her husband, daughter, and Goldendoodle and creating lifelong memories.
Ana joined Cristo Rey in Dallas in 2022 and serves as the Campus Nurse, she is also part of the Family Partnership team, as well as a resource to the counseling department and athletics program. Her main role here at Cristo Rey is to ensure that we keep our campus as healthy as possible, managing electronic medical records, CPR Training Instructor and the overall well being of our students.
Dr. Nivea Lisandra Torres is a dedicated and passionate educator who has taught students at all grade levels in Puerto Rico and Connecticut for over 24 years. Her accomplishments range from achievements at the classroom, school, and state-wide level.
Dr. Torres has served as principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools in Connecticut. As a school leader, Dr. Torres brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges and realities of delivering
quality classroom instruction to all students and leading schools to success.
Dr. Torres has also served as adjunct professor of curriculum at the University of Connecticut’s NEAG School of Education where she taught for over six years.
She most recently served as the Executive Director of the Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative in Vero Beach, Florida. In this capacity, she launched a nationally funded family engagement model to support early childhood education, secured sustainable funding from local and national donors, and created a streamlined process that allowed for closer integration of services to local families.
Dr. Torres holds a B.A. in Foreign Service and International Politics from the Pennsylvania State University, an M.Ed. in English as a Second Language from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut.
On her appointment as the new principal of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, Dr. Torres says, “I am humbled and honored to be part of the Cristo Rey Dallas community. I look forward to working with such a talented team who is focused on empowering students to be college and career ready while growing their spiritual faith.” “As principal, I am committed to working collaboratively with parents, students, and faculty, to continue moving Cristo Rey Dallas into even more success.”
Jonathan is a New Orleans native that joined Cristo Rey Dallas in the first quarter of 2022. Jonathan serves as the Alumni Advisor to ensure continuous support is provided to CRD graduates. Being a part of the College Guidance team, he assists with the college admissions process and maintaining relationships with university partners. 
Sr. Bridget serves within the Campus Ministry office at CRD. She is a vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), the endorsing religious congregation of CRD. In her role she works in supporting activities and programs outside of the classroom that deepen community members’ relationship with Christ, build community and provide opportunities to serve. In addition, Sr. Bridget assists students and staff of CRD in understanding and appropriating the SSND mission and charism. Sr. Bridget has a B.A. in Communications and M.A. in Religious Education. In 2015, she studied 3 months at the Augustinianum in Rome, Italy, receiving a certificate in Augustinian Spirituality.
Sr. Bridget has extensive history serving alongside youth and young adults in the areas of campus ministry, youth ministry, summer institutes and teaching. In addition to her ministry at CRD, Sr. Bridget serves as one of four North American Vocation Ministers for the SSNDs. Originally from Minnesota, Sr. Bridget has lived in Dallas since 2016 with four other SSNDs in community. She has 5 siblings, 27 nieces and nephews; enjoys playing golf when given the opportunity, likes long road trips and is grateful for the opportunity to be at CRD.
Laura serves as a CWSP Corporate Partnership Manager. In this role, she oversees a selection of job partner accounts and is responsible for managing the relationships between the job partners and CRD students. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University, and is currently an MBA candidate at the University of North Texas. Previously, Laura has worked in municipal government, multifamily property management, and for a nonprofit organization.
Asia serves as a Partnership Manager for the Corporate Work Study Department (CWSP). In this role, she acts as a liaison between our corporate managers and students. She enjoys seeing students gain professional experience as well as building relationships with both students and job partners.
Asia graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Before joining Cristo Rey Dallas in 2022, she taught 11th grade literature. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, daughter, and cat, Finch.