About Us

Tepeyac Leadership Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to civic leadership development for lay Catholic professionals.

Mission: To deliver civic leadership development to lay Catholic professionals in the U.S. and beyond. Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI) is the name of a civic leadership development program for lay Catholic professionals. TLI is the flagship program for Tepeyac Leadership Inc.

Vision: With a spirit of charity, fidelity to the Magisterium and intellectual rigor, Tepeyac Leadership Initiative is a catalyst development experience which equips lay Catholic professionals to become virtuous leaders, while supporting the mission of the Church, influencing the culture and serving the common good.

Interested in Joining Us?

TLI National Board of Directors

Board Member Organization
Bob Mulhern Colliers International
Tim Busch The Busch Firm
Cristofer Pereyra Tepeyac Leadership
Rodrigo Vela Raza Development Fund
Jean Paul Afif Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Larry Layton Perspire Sauna Studio
Mia Costa Rebalance Health

TLI West Regional Advisory Board

Board Member Organization
Deacon Charlie Echeverry Black//Brown
Austin McElrath Christie’s International Real Estate
Mike Molina Molina Consulting
Ariana Perfecto Lagerlof Lawyers, LLP
Viktor Rzeteljski Retired
David Shaneyfelt The Alvarez Firm
Bret Schanzenbach Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Jesus Gomez Daimler Trucks North America
Claudia Vargas Brush N’ Roll Painting Co.
Veronica Fernandez Orange County Mental Health
Andrew Pittelkau Pierce County Facilities Management

TLI Central Regional Advisory Board

Board Member Organization
Steve Chucri Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Clark Norgaard Engineering Consultant
Luke Kircher Revelry Group
Nate Raso Knights of Columbus Insurance
Chrysanthe Cupone American Express
Wayne Rich Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Monica Hannan KFYR-TV Bismarck

TLI East Regional Advisory Board

Board Member Organization
Dan Rosaschi Corrado Financial Group
Maggie Beecher Napa Legal Institute
Kelly Dripps 121 Financial Credit Union

Ecclesiastical Advisors

The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted

The Most Rev. José H. Gomez