Angel Barrera

Director Of Parish Engagement at Diocese of Brownsville

Angel Barrera has a diverse range of work experience in the Catholic church and leadership development. Angel currently serves as a Leadership Consultant at the Catholic Leadership Institute, where they provide pastoral leadership formation and consulting services to bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay persons. Their responsibilities include delivering leadership training, facilitating, professional coaching, and consulting.

Prior to their current role, Angel worked at the Diocese of Brownsville, where they held the positions of Associate Director in the Office of Strategy and Development and Operations Coordinator at the Love Builds Hope Foundation. Angel also served as the Director of Youth Ministry and Campus Ministry Coordinator at the Diocese of Brownsville earlier in their career.

Additionally, Angel has experience as a Project Coordinator of Youth Ministry Services at the Center for Ministry Development.

Throughout their career, Angel has demonstrated their commitment to strengthening faith communities, developing leadership skills, and supporting the growth of individuals within the Catholic church. Angel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their current role as a Leadership Consultant.

Angel Barrera completed a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Religion/Religious Studies from the University of the Incarnate Word, graduating between 2010 and 2013. Their undergraduate studies were in Business Administration, Management, and Operations, where they received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from The University of Texas-Pan American, covering the years from 2003 to 2006.

Additionally, Angel Barrera holds several certifications. Angel obtained a Certificate in Church Management from the Villanova School of Business in June 2022. In 2021, they completed certifications in Agile Project Leadership, Microsoft Planner Essential Training, and Project Management Foundations: Teams, all from LinkedIn. The exact months when they obtained the certifications were not specified.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Parish Engagement

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Associate Director | Office Of Strategy And Development

    September, 2021

  • Operations Coordinator Love Builds Hope Foundation

    November, 2020

  • Director Of Youth Ministry

    March, 2011

  • Campus Ministry Coordinator

    January, 2010