Marthamaria Morales-Elliott is a dynamic professional with extensive experience in serving the Catholic Church in different capacities.

Passionate about empowering and supporting the youth, Marthamaria believes in the importance of providing Catholic education and opportunities with moral and ethical grow to the new generation of leaders.

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Marthamaria's career spans various roles in ministry, media, and communications. She has served as Director of Youth and Young Adults & Pastoral Juvenil for the Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida, Hispanic Ministry Director and Youth and Young Adults Director for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. Also, held positions at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) as Poverty Education and Outreach Manager and at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as a Relationship Manager for the Southeast Team.

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A dedicated bilingual and bicultural leader, Marthamaria has served board positions with La RED Catholic Network of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana and the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), and currently is part of the Board at The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).

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Marthamaria's educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations from San Carlos de Guatemala University and a master’s degree in strategic communication & public Image from Universidad Panamericana in Guatemala City. Her Clifton Strengths include Responsibility, Self-Assurance, Positivity, Harmony, and Relator.