MARY M. (MAGGIE) MANSUETO P.O. Box 681216, Schaumburg, IL 60168, [email protected] Background Summary I am a teacher and pastoral minister with extensive experience in both religious and non-religious contexts helping people to develop intellectually, morally, and spiritually, and to become effective in both their private lives and in the public arena. I live out my commitment to the trans-historical Catholic community by bringing my rigorous training in and love of Thomism and the Catholic tradition, as well as my grasp of modern social analysis and social theory, to bear on the complex problems of the modern world. I am * a dedicated teacher with experience at the college, high school, and elementary school levels, as well as in adult religious education settings, * an experienced campus minister, with a demonstrated ability to build community, strengthen Catholic identity, and promote student involvement in social justice efforts and collaboration between students and local parishes and community organizations, * involved in ongoing study and research directed at re-grounding the Catholic tradition generally, and Thomism in particular, in the light of recent developments in the social sciences and against the larger drift of postmodernism, a project which I expect will eventually result in a new psychology of virtue which will chart a new road towards human excellence in the intellectual, moral, and spiritual arenas, * trained in Catholic Social Teaching, as well as in the fundamentals of congregation based organizing and other social justice strategies, and am able to lead congregations into effective action in the public arena on behalf of social justice, * an effective and inspiring preacher, * an experienced pastoral counselor able to help members of my congregation not only to overcome short term problems, but also to develop spiritually over the long haul, * a creative liturgist, with experience both designing liturgies and building and training teams of people to lead them, * trained in and experienced in applying Canon Law, and familiar with the institutional structures of the Roman Catholic Church, * an effective steward of church resources, with a solid record of not only generating new ideas, but also of organizing the resources, human and material, necessary to put them into action. Education Graduate Study in Theology and the Social Sciences: Northwestern University Program in Human Development and Social Policy (1994 - 1995); University of Dallas (1989-1990); Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome (1986 - 1987). I have completed the equivalent 48 semester hours (34 semester hours and 21 quarter hours) of graduate work, of which 33 are in theology and 15 in the social sciences. Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Dallas, 1986. Certificate in Political Theological Leadership, Foundation for Social Progress/Institute for Religion and the Common Good, 1991 (Program included seminars in Social Analysis, Political Theology, Social Ethics, Elements of Political Strategy, Fascism and Authoritarianism, Hispanic Popular Religion, as well as a research project and practicum). Organizer/Leadership Training, Industrial Areas Foundation Alinsky Institute, July 1990. Professional Accomplishments Teaching and University Administration Teacher, Religion Department, Holy Trinity High School, Chicago, IL 1997. - designed and taught course on Holocaust and Human Behavior, which used a study of the Holocaust as a point of entry to discuss questions of racism, authoritarianism, and economic injustice, and to explore the basis for individual and collective hope for the future, as well as courses comparable to those listed in the entries for Loretto Academy and St. John's below. Teacher, Religion Department, Loretto Academy, El Paso, TX, 1996-1997. - designed and taught a course on moral issues, which challenged students to think critically about what it means to be fully human and to approach moral decision making with greater complexity and sophistication, as well as courses comparable to those listed in the entry for St. John's below. Lecturer, Sociology and Personality Theory, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Winter 1996. - designed and taught courses in sociology and personality theory for students preparing for careers in social work, criminal justice, and other social service disciplines. Participated in designing and team taught course on social psychology which examined social problems from a psychological perspective, including social psychology of religion, William Rainey Harper College, 1994-1995 Organized and chaired Curriculum Committee which re-designed doctoral-level interdisciplinary human development program, Northwestern University, 1994-1995. Director, Making Transitions Program, University of New Mexico/Los Alamos, 1992-1993: - designed and taught course on empowering life skills for single parents who were returning to higher education. - developed and implemented recruitment strategy for Making Transitions grant program for single parents at UNM-LA. - advised university students on academic and career goal-setting, placement, and scheduling. - raised and administered $44,000 state educational grant for single parents and displaced homemakers. Chairperson, Religion Department, St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall, Frederick, Maryland, 1991- 1992. - designed and taught course on contemporary social problems for high school students, which integrated training in methods of social analysis with open-ended discussion of the ethical dimensions of such questions as economic crisis and underdevelopment, racism, and the oppression of women. - designed and taught courses on history of religion for high school students which were organized in such a way as to encourage both respect for the Catholic tradition and cultural diversity and a critical perspective on the complex role of religion in human social development. - initiated education/discussion programs for students on AIDS, anti-semitism, racism, sexism, and domestic and international issues. - designed and implemented a marriage simulation project for high school students which sought to help them reflect critically on the choices involved in developing intimate relationships, as well as on the social context within which those choices are made. - conducted retreats and liturgies for students which encouraged and celebrated a commitment to work on behalf of the common good. - conducted private and group counseling for students regarding their relational, sexual, political, intellectual, and spiritual development. Fourth grade teacher, St. George School, Fort Worth, Texas, 1988-1989. - incorporated multi-cultural dimensions into the elementary school curriculum of my fourth-grade classroom at St. George School in Fort Worth, Texas. - coached fifth and sixth grade boys' basketball team to the city championship at St. George School. Third grade teacher, St. Domitilla School, Hillside, Illinois, 1987-1988 Pastoral Ministry Director of Liturgy, De Paul University and St. Vincent De Paul Parish, 1995-1996: Led effort to improve liturgy and adult education programs in context of a new collaboration between De Paul's University Ministry and St. Vincent De Paul Parish. Assistant Chaplain, University of Dallas, 1989-1991: Shared responsibility for pastoral care and development of a Catholic university community which included 2,400 students, faculty, staff, and 1,000 member university parish. - conducted retreats and liturgies for students, and for the parish community, which encouraged and celebrated a commitment to work on behalf of the common good. - conducted private and group counseling for students regarding their relational, sexual, political, intellectual, and spiritual development. - created community outreach program at the University of Dallas, placing over 150 students in volunteer service projects in the Dallas area. - designed and presented Lenten Meditation Series on creation spirituality, which included preparing study materials, delivering talks, and leading liturgies. - initiated open recreation time at the campus ministry center, which allowed students to socialize and seek informal support and counseling. - initiated weekly dinner-and-discussion program which gathered 75-100 students weekly for presentations on topics of religious concern. - supervised the selection and on-going development of student Chaplain's Assistants, who were trained to assist in all areas of campus ministry. - shared responsibility for leading Parish Council, Parish Finance Committee, University President's Commission on Campus Ministry. - served as liaison with Diocesan institutions, including Tribunal, Office of Religious Education, Office of Youth Ministry, Office for the Liturgy, and Holy Trinity Seminary. - Invited to address the Jubilee celebration of Church Women United, Dallas chapter, May, 1991. - Group Leader, Dallas Diocesan Convocation, Fall, 1990. - planned and executed renovation of unused dormitory space as campus ministry center. - shared responsibility for budget of $100,000 and staff of eight. Social Justice Vice President and Director of Pastoral and Organizational Development Program, Foundation for Social Progress/Institute for Religion and the Common Good, 1991-present: Designed and implemented parish and organizational development programs for local congregations and other religious institutions, integrating training in methods of social analysis, theological reflection, pastoral strategy, and organizing skills. Clients include the Sponsoring Committee and member congregations of Dallas Area Interfaith, the Urban Affairs Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, the Office of the Permanent Diaconate of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, the Campus Ministry programs at the University of Dallas and Mt. St. Mary's College, Congregation Nahalat Shalom in Albuquerque, St. Ansgar Parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, and several local congregations. Chair, Political-Theological Committee, Justice and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Dallas: - developed and implemented educational program for clergy and lay leaders in methods of social analysis, Catholic Social Teaching, political-theological strategy, and basic organizing skills. 1990-1991. - conceived and wrote presentation materials for identifying leadership training candidates. - recruited 50 lay leaders and raised $4000 for Dallas Area Interfaith, an ecumenical, congregation-based community organization. - contributed background research on education, toxic waste, and access to health care. - Workshop presentation on "Catholic Social Teaching," to the Religious Education Conference, Catholic Diocese of Dallas, October, 1990. Research Vice President/Research Associate, Foundation for Social Progress/Institute for Religion and the Common Good, January 1991 - present. - Director, Psychology of Virtue Project: research directed at defining the social conditions for human excellence in the intellectual, moral, and spiritual arenas. - Managing Editor, Dialectic, Cosmos, and Society, responsible for story development, copy editing (including final editing of translated articles), design, layout, and editorial and production schedules. - "The Next Steps in the Human Civilizational Project," with Anthony Mansueto, Dialectic, Cosmos, and Society 2:1, Winter 1994 - "Why Clinton is Important," and "NAFTA Has Strengths and Weaknesses," Strategic Analysis, November, 1992. - "Ross for Boss: A Preliminary Consideration of the Perot Campaign," Dialectic, Cosmos, and Society, 1:2, Summer 1992. - "Feminist Approaches to Leadership and Organization," Dialectic, Cosmos, and Society, 1:1, Spring 1992. - conducted background research and prepared briefings regarding recent developments in Eastern Europe in preparation for participation by the President of the Foundation for Social Progress/Institute for Religion and the Common Good in an international conference on "The Role of Religion in Newly Pluralistic Societies," sponsored by Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary, in May, 1991; attended selected conference events and participated in subsequent fact-finding mission to Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Romania. - produced a background paper detailing human rights violations by authoritarian religious movements. Interviewer and Research Assistant, MacArthur Foundation Research Program on Successful Midlife Development, Social Responsibility Project, March - September 1995: participated in design and execution of nation-wide study of the social and developmental contexts of social responsibility. Project is directed by Prof. Anne Colby of Radcliffe College at Harvard University and Prof. Bill Damon of Brown University. Prepared Bachelor's thesis regarding the place of the Alianza para el Progreso (the Alliance for Progress) in U.S. economic policy in Latin America. Special Skills - proficiency in use of WordPerfect, MSWord, GeoWrite, PageMaker, Excel, Windows, PrintShop, and several database systems, DOS and Macintosh systems, typing speed of 65 wpm, 10-key proficiency. - extensive experience with on-line research and communication using the Internet and the World Wide Web. Languages Reading and speaking knowledge of French, basic reading and speaking knowledge of Spanish and Italian, reading knowledge of Latin. Awards and Honors President of local chapter of Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, 1985-1986.