Yvette loves the sense of community on the Pastoral Council. She enjoys engaging in strategic discussions, parish assessment, and the long-term planning work of supporting our parish vision. She sees her role on the Pastoral Council as a serious commitment and is excited to be serving where the Holy Spirit is always welcome, recognized, and present. She describes the Pastoral Council’s goal as “to work for our vision, keeping the entire parish in mind. We embrace discipleship, respect all agenda items, and exercise prudent discretion to all presented discussions. It’s all for His glory!”
 
Yvette’s professional experience is in finance, accounting, and contracts management. She’s primarily worked with government-funded grants. In addition to her service to the Pastoral Council, she’s served as a facilitator with the Catholic Book Club, as Ways & Means Coordinator for the Boy Scouts Troop 314, and with the Ignatian Prayer Group.  
 
Yvette’s been married to her husband Joseph for 22 years. They have two young adult sons, Joseph and Christopher, who are the “sunshine” of their lives. Both of their sons are undergraduates at East Carolina University. She describes their family as “one active-crazy-fun family” that loves Christ and their church community, and who make time to pray together.
 
When asked about one thing that people may be surprised to know about her, Yvette shares that she loves to sing and dance. Music motivates and inspires her. She describes music as, “prayer at its best!”