STAFF MEMBERS
PAUL GESTERLING
President/CEO
Paul received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Colorado and his master’s in public administration from the University of Illinois. He has certificates in nonprofit management and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He joined World Villages for Children in 2020, inspired by the work of the Sisters of Mary and the direction provided by its founder, Fr. Al. Paul enjoys running to no place in particular, following Colorado sports teams and spending…
ANN KEE
Marketing Manager
Ann Kee has been working with World Villages for Children for 19 years. As a former teacher, she is proud to continue her work in the bettering of children’s lives. Ann has held various roles in communications and donor relations throughout her career, and currently manages our day-to-day operations. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
JANET KLOTZ
Donor Relations Manager
Janet Klotz has been working with World Villages for Children for 25 years. Janet provides support to our donors, our staff and our Board of Directors. From the very beginning, she developed a strong sense of devotion to the Sisters of Mary and their charity works. If you don’t believe us, just call her! In addition to answering donor questions, Janet enjoys gardening, reading, upcycling furniture, and spending time with her husband and two adult children.
KEVIN WELLS
Director of Public Relations
Kevin Wells is a Catholic writer and best-selling author of “The Priests We Need to Save the Church.” He was led to World Villages after discovering the priest we need in the staggering life of Fr. Al. Kevin is a graduate of Loyola University, where his studies in creative writing and journalism led to a major daily newspaper job with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team. Kevin has served as Vice President for a…
COLLEEN SULLIVAN OPACK
Donor Advisor
Colleen fell in love with the work of The Sisters of Mary and World Villages for Children when she was still in elementary school. She was fortunate enough to meet Father Al and has always wanted to work for this cause so near and dear to her heart. Colleen has made several pilgrimages to see the work firsthand and can attest to the life changing opportunities that our students are receiving thanks to our generous donors. Colleen has served as…
IVY MARROQUIN
Senior Accountant
Ivy received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of New Haven. Since then she has worked with CPA firms getting experience needed in public accounting, now pursuing Not for Profit accounting. After being a treasurer for her church for almost 10 years while in Connecticut, Ivy has found a new home working for World Villages for Children in Maryland. Ivy enjoys playing in soccer leagues with her husband. Her greatest joys and treasures are her children.