Meet The Speakers

Allison Sullivan is a disciple of Christ, wife to Seth, and mother of six. With a passion for Thy Kingdom Come Allison believes in playing her part in the renewal and transformation of communities through walking humbly, acting justly and loving mercy. For her, Micah 6:8 includes writing and podcasting, hospitality and service, and social activism to cultivate love and hope. She also travels to speak and teach for ministry events. Allison is a trauma informed certified fitness instructor. For fun, Allison enjoys creating wholesome content through a family lens for over 1.3 million TikTok fans, long road trips with her family, girls’ nights out with her friends, thrifting, reading, and spending time at the beach. 

Fr. John Rooney is a Dominican Diocesan Priest and a professed member of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Dominic.  He was ordained a permanent deacon in 1986 and a priest in 2001. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, the oldest of eight children.  His initial formation was with the Eastern Dominican Providence.  He is the father of two children and the grandfather of three, all residing in the Houston area. He has a Master of Religious Education with a Specialization in Spirituality from the University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.Arriving in Texas in 1979, he served in five parishes: Christ the Good Shepherd (1982 – 1984), St. Frances Cabrini (1984 – 1999); St. Edith Stein (1999 -2001);  St. Michael the Archangel (2002-2007) and was founding pastor of St. Angela Merici (2007-2014).  Cardinal DiNardo appointed him Director of Spiritual Direction at St. Mary Seminary in July of 2014, and in November of 2020, he became pastor of St. Mary of the Expectation.

​Kim Brown holds a Masters of Theology and Masters of Education and is a Catholic speaker, author, and Spiritual Director that has been featured on various EWTN, Ave Maria, and Relevant Radio shows.

Her book Spiritual Lessons along the Camino is available in English and Spanish and designed to help people grow in their spiritual life. It has been ranked number one for Catholic books on Amazon.

She worked for 13-years in Higher Education in North Texas before feeling the call to work full-time in ministry.

In the past 12-years, she has given hundreds of retreats to parishes, staffs, Catholic schools, and ministries, served as the Director of Adult Formation and RCIA, Associate Director of Vocations, and for the past 6 years served as the Director of the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson during a time of physical and spiritual renewal.

In her downtime, Kim creates tools and resources for the Faith, such as the Catholic Family Vacation Bible School series and the CRC Spiritual Companion program for the laity. And if you cannot find her, it means she is making a pilgrimage!

Kim Brown's Website                      Christian Renewal Center 

Christian is a seasoned wardrobe stylist and the visionary founder of Infinite Image Consulting, which she established in 2014. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Christian brings a wealth of experience from both the fashion industry, where she began her career in the late 90s, and from her tenure in logistics and planning at United Space Alliance, a NASA subcontractor.

Based in Friendswood, Texas, Christian balances her professional life with her roles as a wife and mother to two boys. She is a recognized leader in the business and local communities, serving multiple terms as Past President and current Board Member for the South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association. A dedicated member and volunteer, she also contributes to the Women’s Ministry at Mary Queen Catholic Church, the ACTS community, and several non-profit organizations, often sharing her expertise as a speaker and fashion show coordinator.

Christian’s contributions have earned her notable accolades, including the 2018 Woman of the Year Award from ABWA’s Houston Area Council and the 2017 Woman of Excellence title from the Federation of Houston Professional Women. In 2006, she was also honored with the Space Flight Awareness Team Award for her exceptional work in logistics.

With her unique blend of fashion expertise and strategic planning skills, Christian continues to make a lasting impact through professional speaking engagements, style consultations, and her dedicated service to the community.