YG Meet the Team

Katie Harpham

(Senior Leader w/ GSYG: Burn Bright HSM)
As someone who is an alum of the youth group, being able to minister to the teens in the way that I was ministered to gives me great joy. I'm so excited to be a part of this group and I look forward to have a great year with you and your family!

Lizzie Splendori

(Senior Leader w/ GSYG: Burn Bright HSM & GSYG: Ignite MSM)
I am so thrilled to be involved with the youth group another year and to be ministering to the teenagers involved. Can't wait to have new experiences with new teens!

Christina Mazza

(Senior Leader w/ GSYG: Burn Bright HSM)
Good Shepherd has always been an important part of my life, but joining youth ministry has made it all the more special. I love getting to know each and every wonderful person that walks in the church basement and being a part of something that does so much for the community. Outside of youth group, I study biology at Stony Brook University so catch me with my nose in a textbook! I also really enjoy conversation, so don't hesitate to talk to me or any of the other leaders about anything if need be!

Heather Towey

(Core Leader w/ GSYG: Ignite MSM & Member of Youth Advisory Board)
I was involved with Youth Ministry as a teen for 6 years and have volunteered as an adult leader for 3 years at my parish, St. Patrick’s in Smithtown. I also volunteer at the new youth group at St. John of God in Central Islip. I met the Good Shepherd youth group two years ago when the St Pat’s youth group was invited to join a GSYG retreat. I love all the kids from GSYG and am so excited to be a part of the leadership team!

Rolando Alvarez

(Core Leader with GSYG: Burn Bright HSM)
I have been involved with the Good Shepherd Youth Group since I was a kid. GSYG helped me so much in my formative years that I can't help but stick around and have loved being a part of this group for almost 10 years now. I am also the youth minister of the youth group located at St. Anne's in Brentwood.