“It is proper that the duty of helping the poor and unfortunate should especially stir Catholics, since they are members of the Mystical Body of Christ.” Pope John XXIII

We are here to help you create, grow and strengthen your twinning relationship.

Our Staff

David Siler, PTPA’s former Executive Director, has moved to a new career opportunity.

David left PTPA on February 12, 2025. We have been blessed to have David lead PTPA over the past few years, and now he will be using his skills as an experienced social worker to assist those seeking help for their mental health. We wish David great success in his new work.

You can rest assured that our important work will continue. We move forward with great faith, hope and confidence as we begin our search for the right person to fill this important leadership role.  As we search for a new Executive Director, we will continue to do all we can to serve and support you in your work on behalf of your twin parish. PTPA Executive Assistant, Karen Schecter, is available to assist you and coordinate with PTPA Board Members in supporting you. Karen can be reached via email at kschecter@ptpausa.org.

With your continued support, PTPA will continue to serve as an essential resource to help the poorest of the poor, sharing God's love in Haiti and Latin America. If you know any mission-driven Catholics with leadership experience who might be interested in the position of PTPA Executive Director, please send an email to PTPA Board President Steve Schmitz at info@ptpausa.org.

Our Board of Directors

  • Diane Huggins

    President Emeritus

  • Steve Schmitz

    President

  • Jeff Newell

    Vice President

  • Jim Backe

    Second Vice President

  • Mike Hogrefe

    Treasurer

  • Lori Gettelfinger

    Secretary

  • Andre Angrand
  • Yves Archambault
  • Tom Gettelfinger
  • Theresa Patterson
  • Andrew Scruggs
  • Rosemary Smith
  • Rev. Chris Wadelton