Ximena Capinegro Director of Religious Education ph. (404) 303-9927 x10 Born in Bogota, Colombia, Ximena Capinegro attended the University of Sabana where she received her degree in Business Administration. Ximena moved to the United States in 2001 where she began tutoring Spanish to both adults and children.Ximena is Centro Católico del Espíritu Santo’s Facilities Manager. She is responsible for coordinating... read more »
Elvira Castro Religious Education Administrative Assistant ph. (404) 303-9927 A native of Bogota, Colombia, Elvira attend La Salle University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and Biology. After a long time working as an educator, Elvira received a Master's Degree in Education Administration.She fled Colombia as a refugee and has been living in the United States for... read more »
Parker Ransom Administrative Coordinator ph. (404) 303-9927 Parker, a native Texan, graduated from Vanderbilt University and worked overseas and domestically in marketing and advertising for 20+ years. He's been in Atlanta and a Parishioner for the last 16 years. Parker joined the Centro team just this July. In the time he's been here, Parker has been active... read more »
Kelly Angelo Director of Finance ph. (404) 252-4513 x229 Kelly Angelo currently serves as the parish's Director of Finance. This is somewhat of second career for Kelly, as she spent the majority of her career with the Coca-Cola Company, most recently as Manager of International Treasury Services, where she was responsible for managing the Company’s international operations cash needs.... read more »
Sarah Cullen Project Administrator ph. (404) 252-4513 x255 Sarah Cullen oversees Holy Spirit's Religious Education programs from pre-K – 12th grade. She “grew up” at Holy Spirit, receiving all of her sacraments here, participating in the religious education program, serving as a cantor in the Children’s Choir, and being a faithful attendee and volunteer of the 8:30 a.m.... read more »
John Palcher Finance Manager ph. (404) 252-4513 x248 John is Holy Spirit’s Finance Manger. In this role he provides financial expertise to ensure financial integrity to the Parish in its daily operations and annual audits. This includes the oversight and review of accounting, budgets and reporting as well as a quarterly presentation of the parish financial position to... read more »
Dr. Albert Ahlstrom Director of Music ph. (404) 252-4513 x249 Dr. Albert Ahlstrom is the Director of Music here at Holy Spirit. Albert is our organist for all our weddings, all of the Masses on the weekend, except the Sunday 5:30 P.M. Mass, and he directs our Traditional Choir. We are blessed at Holy Spirit with a beautiful church with... read more »
Dr. David King Director of OCIA ph. (404) 252-4513 x246 Dr. David King directs Holy Spirit’s Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), and has been in this role at Holy Spirit for over ten years.In addition to his work at Holy Spirit, Dr. King is Professor of English and Film Studies at Kennesaw State University, where he has taught... read more »
Jeff Simpson Contemporary Choir ph. (404) 252-4513 Jeff Simpson has Master’s of Music Degree from University of South Florida in Tampa. Jeff has studied several different instruments as well as composition. He performs regularly around Atlanta and has released several published recordings of his music. Jeff plays piano with the Contemporary Choir at our Sunday evening Mass. read more »
Kimberly Chalavoutis Administrative Assistant ph. (404) 252-4513 x222 Kimberly Chalavoutis joined us on staff in 2022 but has been a parishioner since 2018. She attended Agnes Scott College to earn a BA in Microbiology and Literature and transferred to Georgia State University to earn a BS in ECE. (Early Childhood Education). Kimberly taught elementary school but spent most... read more »
Nadhia Garcia Executive Administrative Assistant ph. (404) 252-4513 x213 Nadhia Garcia serves as the Executive Administrative Assistant to Father Ballman. This marks her second career after earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Berry College in 2024. Prior to this role, she worked for five years as a Project Manager in her family’s remodeling business.Originally from Georgia,... read more »
Emiline Mathew Administrative Assistant HR and Safe Environment Coordinator ph. (404) 252-4513 x223 Emiline moved to Atlanta in 2008 and has been a parishioner since 2016. She lives with her husband and two young children in Smyrna. Emiline has a finance background. In her spare time, she loves going for walks, baking and reading. read more »
Susan Ransom Administrative Assistant ph. (404) 252-4513 Susan and her husband Parker have been parishioners of Holy Spirit since 2006, after moving to Atlanta from Miami, Florida. As a native of Augusta, GA, Susan had attended Holy Spirit frequently while visiting family over the years. After moving to Atlanta in 2006 and joining Holy Spirit, it felt... read more »
Donna Samolyk Administrative Assistant ph. (404) 252-4513 Donna serves as one of our front desk receptionists. With a Bachelors in Psychology/Art (Loyola) and an MBA (Clemson), she has worked in the fields of Marketing, Technical Recruitment, and Higher Education Enrollment Management. She and her husband Robert, an Atlanta commercial Architect, have enjoyed living in the metro area... read more »
John Walsh Director of Operations and Finance ph. (404) 252-4513 x224 John is Holy Spirit’s Director of Operations and Finance. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative, operational, and finance functions of the parish. This includes key areas of oversight in maintenance operations, finance, human resources, strategic planning, and project management. This role ensures that all systems, processes, and staff... read more »
Aimee McDonald Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation ph. (404) 252-4513 x257 Aimee McDonald oversees all areas of Religious Education, including our Children’s Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Adult Faith Formation and RCIA programs. Her previous experience includes serving as an RCIA team leader, working in Children’s Ministry and participating as a lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at... read more »
Paul Oakes Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader ph. (404) 252-4513 Paul first felt God’s call to youth ministry in 2016. Since then, he has enjoyed sharing his faith with teens and young adults. Paul has a Bachelor of Science degree in Film, Video and Theatre from Stevenson University and a Master of Arts Theology Degree from Franciscan University. Some of... read more »
Julie Ravry Administrative Assistant to Evangelization & Faith Formation ph. (404) 252-4513 Julie has Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Nursing and has worked in the medical field for many years. Born in Atlanta, she returned to live here in 1995, and has been a member of Holy Spirit parish for 18 years. Julie is devoted to her husband and two children and... read more »
Kate Allen-Cotterman Director of Volunteers ph. (404) 252-4513 As Holy Spirit’s Director of Volunteers, Kate Allen meets with new parishioners, coordinates Stewardship Dinners and oversees all aspects of the the Ministry Fair. Kate has been a parishioner since moving to Atlanta in 2005. She has served as a Stephen Minister and volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul... read more »
Marcia Palcher Coordinator of Stewardship ph. (404) 252-4513 x225 A Holy Spirit parishioner since 1990, Philadelphia native Marcia Palcher is the Stewardship Coordinator. Marcia has worked in the Stewardship Department since its inception and is responsible for the annual Tithing Campaign. She also serves as a liaison between Holy Spirit and the Archdiocese for the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Marcia... read more »
Kim Schulman Director of Communications ph. (404) 252-4513 x220 A long-time parishioner, Kim Schulman is Holy Spirit's Director of Communications. She oversees the parish website as well as all of Holy Spirit's publications, including weekly newsletter and bulletin. Kim has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and received her Master's degree in... read more »
Debbie Slinkard Director of Development ph. (404) 252-4513 Debbie works closely with Fr. Ballman and our Stewardship staff to enhance Holy Spirit’s mission and future growth through our parish offertory campaign, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, and our partnership with the North Georgia Foundation. Debbie plays an integral role in parish strategic planning. She and her husband Ryan have... read more »
