Ambassador Program

The Vatican Observatory Foundation (VOF) Ambassadors are individuals who assist the VOF in realizing its mission to the public.

The purpose of the Ambassador Program is to provide trained, knowledgeable and skilled volunteers for communication and public engagement.

Volunteer Ambassadors give presentations to organizations, schools and parish groups. Ambassadors speak to their audiences about the history and current research activities of the scientists at the Vatican Observatory.

Ambassadors are chosen and trained by our Ambassador committee. They are all approved by their local diocese and undergo safe environment training before engaging in public events as representatives of the Foundation.

Ambassadors are chosen and trained by our Ambassador committee. They are all approved by their local diocese and undergo safe environment training before engaging in public events as representatives of the Foundation.

Ambassador Tools

Ambassadors, please click on the service you would like to access.

Meet our Ambassadors

Pamela Synder
Pamela Snyder

Coordinator for the Ambassador Program & Ambassador for the Diocese of Phoenix

Jim Renn
Jim Renn

Coordinator for the Ambassador Program & Ambassador for the Diocese of Phoenix

Joel Hopko
Joel Hopko

Coordinator for the Ambassador Program

Fr. Juan Pablo Marrufo del Toro, S.J.

Consultant to the Ambassador Program & Ambassador for the Diocese of Phoenix

Deacon Joseph Stickney

Consultant to the Ambassador Program, & Ambassador for the Diocese of Phoenix

Rev. Timothy A. Martinez, S.J.

Ambassador for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Deacon Frank Agnoli

Ambassador for the Diocese of Davenport

William "Liam" Finn

Ambassador for the Diocese of Detroit

Félix Molina-Díaz

Ambassador for the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fr. Dean Marshall

Ambassador for the Diocese of Sacramento, CA.

Adrian Bradley

Ambassador for the Diocese of Detroit, MI

Request an Ambassador

Interested in engaging one of our Ambassadors for your event?

Great! Complete the form to the right and we’ll review your request as soon as possible.

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