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Our Team

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    Bo Brustkern | Executive Director

    Bo is a convert to the Catholic faith and serves as Executive Director of Creatio, an apostolate that leads pilgrimages into the mountains and wilderness. In his professional life he works with startups and turnarounds alongside faithful Catholic and Christian investor partners.

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    Daniel Sasala | Director of Operations

    Dan’s love of the outdoors began with family vacations to Rocky Mountain and his love for missionary work began with his time in FOCUS. He facilitates all of Creatio’s sales, marketing, and administrative tasks to keep the rest of the team focused on the trail.

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    Maria Capone | Office Manager

    A Colorado native, Maria has always sought the Lord in the creation. Maria leads our mission development in Northern New Mexico, assists with missionary formation and accompaniment, and plays a key role in building the Creatio community.

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    Ryan Brady | Program Manager

    Ryan has always been called by Christ through adventure and beauty, whether through his work as a photographer or here at Creatio. We live in an enchanted, awe-inspiring world, and God asks nothing less than for us to respond in kind.

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    Aimee Fischer | Missionary Guide

    Aimee has been adventuring with Christ since 1996. Her adventures started by climbing the tree in her neighbor's yard. Since then Aimee has been in collegiate swimming, over 5 years in a convent, and enjoys a growing number of long walks in the outdoors. She is so excited to walk with you in the great adventure of life!

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    Gus Kussman | Missionary Guide

    Growing up on a farm, Gus first encountered the beauty of creation and developed a love for the outdoors. Rooted in a passion for theology and the Christian call to self-gift, he desires to help others encounter Christ through pilgrimage and adventure.

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