Joel Thomas Stepanek

Joel Thomas Stepanek currently serves as the Vice President of Programming and Administration for the National Eucharistic Congress since December 2022. Prior to this role, Joel held various leadership positions at Life Teen, Inc. from February 2012 to December 2022, including Vice President of Parish Services and Director of Resource Development. Joel began a career in youth ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as the Director of Youth Ministry from July 2007 to February 2012. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global and a Master of Arts in Religion and Religious Education from Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education.