By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami
Katie Blanco Croquet
In her role as president of the Archdiocese of Miami Development Corp. , Blanco Croquet will collaborate with Archbishop Thomas Wenski, pastors and institutional leaders inviting major donors and prospective contributors to support the mission of the Catholic Church. She will guide pastors and administrators of the 105 parishes and missions, 57 schools and numerous charitable programs with their capital campaigns, special events and direct appeal efforts.
�In the past, the generosity of our people has fueled the growth of the Church here in South Florida with its many helping ministries. Ms. Blanco Crocquet will help us to continue to grow as good stewards of the many gifts the Lord has given us and so to build a future of hope here in South Florida,� said Archbishop Wenski.
In addition, Blanco Crocquet interfaces with the board of the Catholic Community Foundation, its $110 million endowment fund and supports its operations.
Most recently, Blanco Crocquet was senior development director of the Citizens Board and Corporate Relations for the University of Miami in Coral Gables.
She received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University�s Shepard Broad Law Center and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami.
Blanco Crocquet and her family are members of the St. Louis Catholic Church in Pinecrest.