Tany (Antonia) Yanez – Director

Tany was born in Mexico. Her family moved to Austin, TX in 1982 and has remained in the area ever since. She has worked in finance and public service for 22 years with Travis County after graduating from Texas State University.

Home Parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe – Austin, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: January 2015. Served on three Spanish teams, twice as co-director, and held Core roles.

Fun Facts: Loves crafting, party decor, and coordinating decorations for the parish’s Jamaica festival.

Favorite Saint: Saint Anthony of Padua

Favorite Scripture: Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Phone: 512-554-5846

Rueben Parra – Co Director

Rueben was born and raised in Lockhart, TX. He is a tradesman in welding and has worked in building and manufacturing for 21 years. Married to Gloria Parra for 27 years with 4 children.

Home Parish: St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2014. Served in adult and teen ACTS teams and as Core team facilitator.

Fun Facts: Self-taught BBQ pitmaster and a fan of monster trucks and low riders.

Favorite Saint: Saint Anthony of Padua

Favorite Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”

Lisa Resendez – Communications

Lisa was born in Kingsville, TX and moved to Austin in 1982. Married to Victor with 7 children and 8 grandchildren. Works at Dell Technologies for over 23 years.

Home Parish: St. Patrick’s of Hutto, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2006. Served on teams and Core at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Participated in a mission trip to Kentucky.

Fun Facts: Visited 48 U.S. states and 21 countries.

Favorite Saints: St. Monica and St. Maria Goretti

Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you… to give you a future of hope.”

Phone: 512-576-0578

Monica Primrose

Born in Huntsville, TX. Taught in Austin ISD for 31 years and retired in 2010. Married to Mike Primrose with two children and three grandchildren.

Home Parish: St. Anthony Marie de Claret, Kyle TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2006. Served in all leadership roles and participated in mission teams locally and in Oregon, Kentucky, and Hawaii.

Fun Facts: Loves quilting, camping, embroidery, and games like Mexican Train and cards.

Favorite Saint: St. Anthony of Padua

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding.”

Phone: 512-913-0098

Assigned Parishes: St. Catherine Siena

Sabrina Perez

Home Parish: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pflugerville, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2011. Has served in all roles including Director and Spiritual Companion. Active in Ladies Club, Auxiliary, and prayer group ministries.

Fun Facts: Loves refurbishing furniture and DIY decor. Wants to learn fly fishing.

Favorite Saint: St. Anthony of Padua

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 51:1

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your merciful love; blot out my transgressions.”

Phone: 512-906-7941

Assigned Parishes: St. Louis King of France, Cristo Rey, Sacred Heart Elgin

Craig O’Brien

Born in Baltimore, raised in Boston, now in Driftwood, TX. Married with two teenagers.

Home Parish: St. Martin de Porres, Dripping Springs, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2015. Served as Director, Facilitator, and Communications Lead for Core.

Fun Facts: Avid coffee lover, runner, and Boston sports fan. Converted to Catholicism over coffee!

Favorite Saint: St. Patrick

Favorite Scripture: John 9:15

“He put clay on my eyes… and now I can see.”

Phone: 512-694-3337

Daniel Riley

Born in El Paso, moved to Austin in 1999. Married with a teenage son.

Home Parish: St. Louis King of France, Austin, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2015. Served as lead, co-director, and on Core. Participated in missions to Missouri.

Fun Facts: Loves cooking for large groups.

Favorite Saint: St. Lawrence

Favorite Scripture: John 11:35

“Jesus wept.”

Phone: 512-791-3664

Jaime Guzman

Born in Durango, Mexico. Moved to Austin in 1992. Married with two children. Works in inventory at Austin Community College.

Home Parish: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pflugerville, TX

First ACTS Retreat and Service: 2013. Co-director and lead on several teams. Active in Spanish prayer group, baptism classes, and pastoral council.

Fun Facts: Enjoys family time, travel, soccer, and football.

Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

Phone: (512) 934-8647