Hello!
What does it mean to be a Catholic digital business? We believe that being a Catholic digital business means that any person or organization whose mission embodies the love of Christ deserves a platform to be heard. It means that we do not work with “clients,” we work with children of God.
We believe that being a Catholic business means that missions come before money. We trust that God will provide, and we will try our hardest not to turn away a person or organization whose mission we believe in.
We are aware that many Catholic digital businesses are often not quite Catholic, are decades behind today’s technology, or are too business-oriented to serve the missions of their partners. As a company, we have found a remarkable balance so we can truly embody what it means to be a Catholic digital business. As our patron, Blessed Carlo Acutis, would say, “Not me, but God.”
Administration
Will Deatherage, M.A.
CEO
Will Deatherage started Catholics for Hire LLC for two reasons: to provide Catholic and Catholic-friendly organizations with affordable and high-quality digital design and foster the digital marketing talents of young Catholics from across the country. He graduated from The Catholic University of America in 2022 with his M.A. in Historical-Systematic Theology. He is also the Executive Director of Clarifying Catholicism, a blog that publishes essays about theology written by young Catholics.
Alexa Harbor
Vice President
Alexa has a diverse and extensive skill set, specializing in video editing, graphic design, social media management, web design, and the development of online learning management systems (LMS). Her professional background is anchored in business, marketing, and management.
Alexa’s path is characterized by commitment to service and faith-based initiatives, marked by her time in religious formation, leading the Totus Tuus program for the Diocese of Green Bay, WI, working as Executive Director to a Non-Profit based in WI, and dedicating two years to missionary work and servant leadership with SPIRITUS Ministries. Alexa has also provided leadership to several ministries and non-profit entities and has assisted as a member of various organization’s Board of Directors.
Mandy Elliott
General Manager
Mandy Elliott graduated from the school of Art & Design at the University of Illinois and since then has sought to create beauty through photography, graphic design, and art education. Outside of work, Mandy enjoys a good cup of coffee and being a mama to her four spirited & fun children, trying to instill a love of Jesus & our beautiful faith within the confines of her home.
Olivia Plas
Assistant to the General Manager
Olivia Plas is a marketing professional with 10+ years of delivering great customer and mission driven service. With degrees in Marketing and Business Technology, she has a passion to use her skills and talents to help Catholic businesses. Her experience includes working at a Catholic parish, the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, and her small business, Ribbons and Buttons Co., a baby boutique where she sells handmade baby items on Etsy.
Jay Beckmeyer
Core Contractor
Jay Beckmeyer graduated from Full Sail University with a B.S. in Music Production. He has since expanded his digital marketing skills to social media, web design, and specializes in Audiovisual Production. Jay is a proud father and enjoys taking time to know the Catholics for Hire clients and ensures he creates the highest quality products possible.
Wesley Beyer
Core Contractor
Wesley is a professional copywriter, working as a journalist for several years in the UP. He has a BA in Philosophy from Northern Michigan University, and specializes in video editing, voice acting, and web design. In his free time, he enjoys learning new instruments, participating in musical theater performances, and volunteering.
Samuel Ray
Core Contractor
Samuel Ray specializes in website and graphic design. He is currently a student at Ave Maria University where he is working toward degrees in mathematics and computer science. He has worked as a technology intern with Five Stones, NFP, as well as with Ave Maria’s marketing department. When he isn’t building websites, he enjoys reading and working on his personal programming projects.
FREELANCERS
George Wert
Web Design, SEO + Video Editing
With over a decade of experience in web design, George is dedicated to assisting businesses in enhancing their digital presence and engaging with a broader audience. George actively contributes to the education of aspiring designers through his platform, DesignSpo.co, and a YouTube channel focused on web design. Guided by the belief that effective design must align with the unique needs of each business, he tailors his approach; accordingly, recognizing that while some businesses benefit from dynamic, animated websites, others require simplicity for lead generation.
Lisa Theus
Copywriting + SEO
Lisa earned her PhD in Classics from Rutgers University in 2013 and has since worked as a professor, a Catholic parish secretary, and a client services assistant in the financial industry. With a deep love for learning and writing, she works with marketing clients to define their message and build their online visibility.
Mia Pinsonault
Social Media
Mia is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, holding a degree
in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. With hands-on experience from three marketing internships, Mia has developed her skills in film, content creation, digital marketing, and social media.
Beyond her professional expertise, she has an enthusiastic interest in videography and photography. Mia is passionate about brand rejuvenation and cultivating a strong social media presence. She is also dedicated to sharing Christ’s light in the business world, blending her faith with her professional pursuits.
Alejandro Rodriguez
Video Editing
Alejandro Rodriguez is a Creative Director, the founder of NERI Films, and an experienced videographer/editor who has done work with various Catholic entities including LifeSiteNews, Isidore Acutis Media, Catholic Creators, Sacred Blue Productions, Industrious Family Films, Men’s March, Jim Havens, Bishop Strickland, Fr. Chad Ripperger, Fr. Carlos Martins, Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, and many others.
Leanne Duyck
Web Design + Music Composition
Leanne is a WordPress Web Designer who brings structured creativity to every project, building beautiful and user-friendly websites. Armed with a B.A. in Music Education from Seattle Pacific University, a Full-Stack Web Development Certificate from CareerFoundry, and a decade of experience as a liturgical musician and Catholic music teacher, Leanne sees web design as an exciting way to glorify God. Whether arranging sacred music for
liturgies or arranging elements on a webpage, her approach is mission-driven and intentional. When she’s not designing, Leanne fully enjoys exploring the breathtaking PNW with her energetic young son.
Lauren Grasso
Graphic Design + Social Media Management
Lauren is a graphic designer at Catholics for Hire with experience in social media management, web design, and video editing. She is currently a philosophy major at Franciscan University of Steubenville and has a deep passion for creating media that reflects the light of the truth. When she is not working or studying, she spends much of her time listening to audiobooks or taking walks around campus.
John Tuttle
Video & Audio Editing + Copywriting
John Tuttle has a BA in Journalism & Mass Communications and Theology from Benedictine College, where he served as the online editor of The Circuit newspaper and the prose editor of the literary arts magazine Loomings. He has worked as a teacher, freelance journalist, and video and podcast editor. Having been published in over 2 dozen Christian and secular outlets, he also has marketing and social media experience. He has been published by Catholic World Report, The Wanderer, Grotto Network, and Voyage Comics & Publishing among others.
Kat Kaderabek
Graphic Design
Kat Kaderabek is a current graduate student at The Catholic University of America where she is earning two Master’s degrees in Architecture and Net Zero Design. Driven by curiosity and a love for the written word, she wants to cultivate in-depth experiences in the fields of architecture and graphic design. Skilled at quick-thinking and problem-solving, Katherine can multi-task easily and assist in determining solutions to design problems. Her curiosity drives her to question, to seek Truth, and to understand why. Her primary skills include AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Revit, and Creative Writing. She is also a published author of several works.
Alex Bodenscahtz
Audio & Video Editing
Alex Bodenscahtz is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Digital Media Production. He is passionate about his Catholic faith and digital media. Following two years of service as a NET Missionary he has worked in multimedia and youth ministry. Currently, Alex is works with NET Ministries (netusa.org) as the Eastern Regional Recruiter, encouraging young Catholic to follow Christ in evangelizing young people across the United States. When he is not working or volunteering, you can often find him watching or coaching soccer.
C.J. Williams
Social Media Managment, Google Analytics, + Web Design
C.J. Williams is a full-time freelance writer, video and print editor, videographer, and web designer. She has served as the executive editor for multiple publications, including Life Matters Journal; played videographer to human rights walks in Europe (hello, Ireland!); designed and launched websites for small businesses and nonprofits; and edited research projects and papers for the general public for MIT scientists. She likes to move between print editing and publishing to animation and screenwriting, and from marketing and web design to poetry, to keep things fresh, and is currently brushing up on her coding skills and Russian.
Matt Stefan
Graphic Design
Matt graduated from Defiance College with a BA in Graphic Design after transferring from Quincy University where he studied for 3 years. Throughout college he expanded his knowledge and skill-set in design and other topics while playing soccer at the division II and III levels, respectively.
Matt holds his faith dear to him and is passionate about doing his best to use his skills in the service of Christ’s Church. He cares about craftsmanship, durability, and authenticity, and strives to create quality designs that will last.
Kasia Kalinski
Copywriting + Graphic Design
Kasia is a student at the Franciscan University of Steubenville studying Western & World Literature and Philosophy. Her love of writing has brought her to Catholics for Hire as a copywriter and editor, and she is eager to share her design capabilities in social media and graphic design projects. When not poring over classic literature or writing papers, she loves dancing, hiking, journaling, listening to classical music, and editing her friends’ essays.
Jaclyn Ross
Copywriting
Jaclyn Ross received her Bachelors degrees in both Theology and Communication Studies at Loyola Marymount University, after which she committed to a year of post-graduate service with the De La Salle Christian Brothers. There she was placed at San Miguel High School as the Border Immersion program coordinator, where she organized week-long education programs for both US and Mexican high school students. She then continued on to Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry where she received the Rev. Robert E. Manning, SJ Full Tuition Merit Scholarship for a Master of Divinity.
Bea Cuasay
Copywriting + Graphic Design
Bea Cuasay is a classical school teacher and freelance writer, editor, and graphic designer. In the past, she has interned with The Lamp Magazine and Catholic News Agency. She has also worked as a research assistant under the direction of Elizabeth Lev. In her dwindling spare time, she enjoys running, cycling, reading, singing sacred music, and searching for the perfect cup of coffee in Colorado. Bea graduated from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame.
Emily Capps
Graphic Design, Social Media Management + Copywriting
Emily Capps received her BA in writing (minor in sacred music) from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and writes Catholic blog articles and devotional music.
Cecilia Lemanowicz
Graphic Design + Social Media Managment
Cecilia graduated in June 2021 from Rowan College of South Jersey with an associates degree in Computer Graphic Arts – Interactive/Game Design. She has worked as a contractor creating social media graphics, short videos, product illustrations, e-books, and packaging labels. She is now working as a freelancer with her specialties being illustration and graphic design.
Peter Ryan
Copywriting + Video Editing
Peter Ryan earned his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Western Connecticut State University in 2019, and now works during the week as a studio producer and organist. He loves to spend his time creating music, bicycling, and doing puzzles with his wife and newborn son.
Katherine Saliga
Video Editing
Ann O'Keeffe Rodgers
Copywriting + Web Design
Ann is the Manager of Advocacy and Support for K-9s for Warriors and enjoys taking on freelancing projects with Catholics for Hire. She is focused on communication, relationship building and driven by a passion for servant leadership. Ann is an excellent multi-tasker, capable of task delegation and serving as an ethical and professional representative when communicating with team members, citizens, program participants and partners.
Malachi Robbins
Web Design
Malachi Robbins is a freelance web designer. He has formal education in computer science and received a B.S. in Communications Media with an emphasis in Game Development from John Paul the Great Catholic University. Malachi has broad experience in art, design, programming, and writing which he uses to elevate his work in pursuit of impacting the culture for Christ.
