Meet Our Team

President and Executive Director

Libby came to The Mission in December 2020, before its opening. Under her leadership and direction, The Mission changed direction, solidified their new mission and purpose, and opened in May of 2021. Since that time she and her team have been building a ministry dedicated to bringing all people to the Heart of Jesus Christ.

Libby also serves as the director of our Rachel’s Vineyard Rockford ministry, a post abortive healing ministry in the Northern Illinois area. Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats help post abortive women and men encounter the mercy of God and heal from past abortion experiences.

Prior to coming to Cor Jesu, Libby was the Administrative Officer at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at O’Hare International Airport, responsible for oversight of the Human Resources, Payroll, and Finance Departments. She also previously served on the Board of Directors for the Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport, IL.

She is an active parishioner at St. Mary Huntley, where she is a member of the Pastoral Council, committed adorer, and a Eucharistic minister for the homebound.

Board Member

Charlie Harrison was elected to the Board of Directors of The Mission of Cor Jesu in August 2024. He has been a member of St. Mary Parish in Gilberts since 2004, where he faithfully serves as a lector, usher, doorkeeper, and cantor. Charlie also previously taught eighth-grade CCD in both Indiana and Illinois for thirteen years.

Professionally, Charlie holds degrees in law and business. He has served as an officer of a small publicly traded company, worked for a public transit agency, and currently serves as an officer of a privately held company. We are deeply grateful for Charlie’s knowledge, skill, wisdom, and faith, which he generously brings to The Mission of Cor Jesu.

Board Member

Socorro Rivera is a retired Project Manager for Motorola and brings a wealth of experience, organization, and dedication to The Mission of Cor Jesu. A devout Catholic, she attends St. Mary Parish in Huntley and actively volunteers both at the Mission and within her parish community. Socorro and her husband live in Marengo, and we are deeply grateful for her faithful service and generous support of The Mission of Cor Jesu.

Events and Ministry Assistant

Ann Marcheschi faithfully volunteered at The Mission of Cor Jesu for many years before joining our staff. She and her husband, Deacon Dave, attend St. Mary Parish in Huntley, where Ann is an active and dedicated member of the parish community. She is also a beloved member of the Cor Jesu community and is known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and willingness to serve wherever needed. We are deeply grateful to have Ann as part of our team and for the care and compassion she brings to The Mission of Cor Jesu.

Ministry and Communications Assistant

Catia Manuel serves as the Administrative and Communications Assistant for The Mission of Cor Jesu, where she supports a wide range of administrative tasks, communications, and events. She brings creativity, care, and a special personal touch to all that she does, helping our ministries and gatherings run smoothly and beautifully. Catia lives in Huntley with her husband and their four children and attends St. Mary Parish in Huntley. We are grateful for her dedication and the joy she brings to The Mission of Cor Jesu.

Marketing Coordinator

Administrative and Ministry Coordinator

Maintenance Manager

Ricky comes to The Mission of Cor Jesu with a wealth of experience in contracting and maintenance. Originally from the South, he and his beautiful wife now live in Woodstock and are members of St. Mary Catholic Church. We are truly blessed to have Ricky as part of our team. His skill, dedication, and attention to detail help ensure that our facilities are well cared for and that everything at The Mission continues to run smoothly and beautifully in service to our ministries and guests.

Facilities and Maintenance

Ken lives in Woodstock with his wife and is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Though retired, Ken generously gives of his time and talents to The Mission of Cor Jesu, where he has faithfully served for over three years. His love for Cor Jesu and dedication to the Lord are evident in all that he does. We are deeply grateful for his continued presence at the Mission, where he assists in keeping everything running smoothly and helps ensure the property is well cared for and beautiful for all who visit.

Therapy Dog/Chief of Security/Welcoming Team Captain

Moses has been at Cor Jesu since we opened our doors in 2021. He is an active member of all of our ministries.

Moses welcomes all guests at Cor Jesu and helps us to maintain a peaceful and playful atmosphere. Don’t let the eyes fool you, he is constantly conducting risk assessments.

Moses was recently certified as a therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. If you need some therapy, he is more than happy to let you pet him 😁.

Moses resides at Cor Jesu and can be found patrolling the ponds all summer long. He loves anything that squeaks, swimming, dog treats, all people, but most of all he loves balls. If you throw it, he will hunt it down and bring it back.

The Mission of Cor Jesu is deeply blessed by a dedicated and faithful team of volunteers who generously give of their time and talents in service to this mission. Their commitment and love for Cor Jesu make it possible for our ministries and daily operations to thrive. On any given day, you may find volunteers mowing the lawn, cleaning the retreat house, assisting with maintenance projects, supporting administrative needs, helping with parking at events, and serving in countless other ways. We truly could not do this work without them, and we are profoundly grateful for the volunteers whose faithful service helps keep the Mission of Cor Jesu running and welcoming to all.