Pbro. Lic. Juan Ramón Vega Mantilla
Founder

Diocesan Priest. Born in Nicaragua. Graduated in Philosophy and Theology, from San José de la Montaña Seminary, in El Salvador. Ordained, 1955. Sociology Degree, specialized in Family Sociology. Catholic University, Lovaina, Belgium, 1962. he became a US Citizen in 1989. He has been in charge of many important positions: Cooperating Vicar of the Assumption, Archbishop Chancellor, Secretary for inter Diocesan Social Development, Chaplain for University Catholic Action, Regional Secretary for Pontificial Commission for Justice and Peace, for Central America, Mexico and Panama. Associate Researcher of Lovaina`s Catholic University in Belgium. Latin America Community Chaplain, Christ the King Parish, at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge (LSU). Baton Rouge Diocese, Pastor for St. Elizabeth Church and School Board. Founded St. Elizabeth Catholic Student Exchange Program (SEASE). It is an enriching opportunity for youngsters to have an intercultural, religious and academic experience. Celebrated his pries Jubilee in Paincourtville, La. Now, semiretired, cooperates with the Archbishop in San Salvador. He has published numerous texts and books.

Mrs. Diane Leblanc
Founder and Advisor

Born on December 25, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Has lived 55 years in Paincourtville, La.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth School, Assumption High School, and Nicholls State University. She has been a teacher for 35 years, 28 of those years in Catholic Schools. Married to Tracy Leblanc, for 42 years. She has 3 wonderful children and 7 beautiful grandchildren. She is actively involved in St. Elizabeth School where she teaches. It is her job, her ministry, and her love. A part of what she loves about S.E.S. is the Catholic Student Exchange Program. She has always thought it was a great idea since the day Fr. Juan Ramon spoke to her. It has truly been a blessing, teachers, staff, principals, parish priests, and church parishioners. Throughout the years our common faith in God and our devotion to the blessed Mother have bonded friendships that last forever.

Deann Ponciano Lavergne - Abascal
Founder - Coordinator

Born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bilingual Education. Pre- k Education Teacher, Monte Maria School. Arts and Sciences Bachelor Degree, Louisiana State University in Management. Program Integration Courses, (Universities Francisco Marroquin, and IFES) (Guatemala City). Bilingual teacher in schools: Monte Maria, Interamericano, and Campoalegre. Organizes and coordinates Summer Camps and Mission projects in Guatemala. Principal of LLLC School. Parish Council Secretary, at Christ the King, at LSU. Teaches catechism and cooperates with spiritual growth programs. Experience working with Catholic institutions, schools, families and students of the Exchange, since 1998. Has 5 children.

Mariella Gordillo Graniello de Obiols
Coordinator

Program's advisors and collaborators

Bishop Oscar Solis
Parish Pastor at St. Joseph. Actually Bishop in Los Angeles, Ca.

Rev. Fr. Roberto Joel Cruz
Director of Pontificial Missions in Lousiana. Parish Priest of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay , La. Director and Founder of ENCONTRANDOME CON CRISTO, Mission Group traveling to help people in Guatemala in the Summer.

Rev. Fr. Jason Labbe
St. Elizabeth, La Parish Priest.

Parish Priests, principals, and Coordinating school personnel participating in the Program.

Deacon Dennis Dupre
Retired Public School Principal, and Coordinator of Adult Education of the Houma- Thibodaux Diocese.

Mrs. Carolyn Lapeyrouse- Dupre
Retired Public School Principal and Coordinator of Adult Education in La.

Mrs Yvonne Lirette
Teacher. Administrative Director at St. Gregory School in La. Traveling Chaperone, Leader and missionary translator.

Mr. Dewey Crump
Retired. Associate and Coordinator for Partners of the Americas Program, between Alabama- Guatemala.

Patricia Morales- Crump
Kindergarden ESL Teacher in Alabama Partners of the Americas Alabama- Guatemala Active Member and collaborator.