National Office Staff
Erica Cohen Moore
Executive DirectorAs Executive Director, Erica is the representative of the Board of Directors in the management of the Corporation pursuant to the Constitution and Bylaws and in accordance with its mission, vision and values. She is directly accountable to the Board of Directors in the implementation of the strategic plan and overall management of the corporation. She provides leadership, strategic visioning, and guidance of NACC activities, and also represents the NACC to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, professional chaplain organizations, and other community agencies.
Jeanine Annunziato
Director of Administration and CertificationJeanine is responsible for the administration of internal operations and overseas daily operations at the NACC National Office. Jeanine assists the Executive Director and Finance Committee in stewarding the resources of the NACC. Jeanine is also part of the Certification and Education Team and responsible for the renewal of certification program, as well as the development and coordination of professional education programs, especially the National Conference.
Anita Houghton
Director of Pastoral Care and CertificationAnita is responsible for the development and coordination of all matters and activities related to the professional Certification programs of members. She is spearheading the growth and development of the Catholic Partners in Pastoral Care and Certified Associate Chaplain (CAC) initiatives. Anita works closely with the NACC Certification Commission and NACC Competencies Commission.
Alex Rich
Director of DevelopmentAlex is responsible for managing and implementing NACC’s professional development strategy. Alex collaborates with the Development Commission and works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff to support the mission of NACC through securing contributions. Alex serves as a catalyst for cultivating a culture of philanthropy and building collaborative relationships.
Emily Figlesthaler
Office Assistant and Communications SpecialistEmily facilitates the many networking groups and webinars offered by NACC. She employs her marketing and editing background to coordinate NACC Now and other communications. She schedules, participates in, and takes minutes of all Board of Directors, committee, and commission meetings. Emily tracks the terms of renewal for the many NACC members involved in our groups; she works closely with the Nominations committee and Governance commission to approve applicants for those roles. Emily also assists with planning State Liaison gatherings and answering a variety of questions from members.
Michelle Mettlach
Administrative Specialist/Membership and CertificationMichelle is responsible for administrative support to the membership and certification areas. Michelle relates to members as they become members and maintains membership as well as supporting the efforts of the certification area (initial certification and renewal).