Sergio Lopez
About Sergio Lopez
Sergio Lopez is a Senior Trainer for Leadership Development at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in youth ministry and community engagement, and he holds multiple degrees in Religion, Philosophy, and Organizational Leadership.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sergio Lopez currently serves as a Senior Trainer for Leadership Development at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, he has developed and implemented a leadership development curriculum designed to inspire and train volunteers across various audience segments. Prior to this, he worked as a Community Engagement Manager at the same organization from 2014 to 2022, where he focused on community outreach and engagement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sergio Lopez holds multiple degrees that underpin his expertise in leadership and religious studies. He earned a Master of Arts in Religion/Religious Studies from Mount Saint Mary's University, studying from 2008 to 2013. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy at California State University-Dominguez Hills from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, studying from 2015 to 2019. His educational background supports his work in leadership development and community engagement.
Background
Before his current role, Sergio Lopez worked in various capacities within the religious and educational sectors. He served as the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley, CA, from 2009 to 2014. He also interned at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development from 2008 to 2009. In addition to his work at Catholic Relief Services, he has been a lecturer at Loyola Marymount University since 2020, contributing to the academic development of students in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Coaching and Mentoring
In his role at Catholic Relief Services, Sergio Lopez serves as a coach and mentor to the training and leadership development team. He focuses on enhancing the individual skill sets and professional growth of team members. His personal leadership philosophy emphasizes the empowerment of marginalized individuals and the co-creation of shared visions through trust and mutual accountability, which informs his mentoring approach.