Who We Are

Theresa grew up in the driftless region of Wisconsin on a small hobby farm. She graduated from Wyoming Catholic College in Lander Wyoming with a bachelor's degree in the Liberal Arts. Before joining the Catholic Ecology Center, Theresa worked on an organic produce farm and as a CNA for five years. During her time in Wyoming she spent over 70 days in the back country and enjoyed many outdoor activities including rock climbing, white water kayaking, cross country skiing, canyoneering, caving, and backpacking. 

Theresa has always found beauty to be the transcendental which brings her closest to Christ. She hopes to share God’s first book with others through her work at the Catholic Ecology Center. 

Barbara comes to us from the east coast where she taught  catechism in the South Bronx and most recently as a resident director at Thomas Aquinas College. She grew up in the driftless area of WI where she also worked on an organic farm. Barbara graduated from Thomas Aquinas College on the west coast with a degree in Liberal Arts. In addition to being an educator at the CEC, Barbara also works at Clare Gardens, the organic farm on-site. She is excited to share her robust faith and love for God's creation.

We are so very blessed to have Father John LoCoco serving as our Chaplain. He brings his deep faith, holiness and gregarious personality to our programs and events. Father LoCoco currently serves as the Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.