Meet the Team

  • Brendan McCauley, M.T.S.

    CO- FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Brendan McCauley is a proud member of the Catholic Speakers Organization. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, where he serves as the Dean of Mission & Formation at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. He is also the President and Co-Founder of the Humanum Project, a writer, and an international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. Brendan holds a Master's in Theological Studies in Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute and is certified by the Theology of the Body Institute. Over the past eight years, he has given presentations to audiences of all ages on topics related to identity, with notable appearances on EWTN.

  • Connor McCauley

    CO- FOUNDER

    Connor McCauley currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio and is the Co-Founder of Humanum Project. After college and studying abroad, he returned to Washington State University with a renewed mission and served college students with FOCUS. Through his time with FOCUS and his continued pursuit of truth, he became well-versed in St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body with a desire to share it with young adults.

  • Gracie Molzer

    EMAIL MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR

    Gracie Molzer is a writer, creative designer, musician, and lover of the transcendentals. For the past six years, she has been involved in Catholic communications, leadership, music ministry, and youth ministry. A 2024 graduate of Ave Maria University with degrees in Music and Communications, she began with Humanum as a summer intern and now continues her work advancing the dignity of the human person through the Theology of the Body.

  • Gabby Herndon

    WORSHIP LEAD

    Gabby Herndon is a Spirit-led worship leader, songwriter, and Catholic speaker from the East Coast. She has led worship in over 25 states, co-founded United Praise NW, and now serves as the primary worship leader for Kingdom Medicine, a ministry of Encounter Ministries. Gabby also leads worship for the Humanum Project, inspiring others through dynamic teaching and Spirit-filled worship to encounter the Lord and awaken to His healing love.

Board of Advisors

  • Fr. Paul Heric

    Priest, St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center

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  • Samantha Kelley

    President & Founder, FIERCE Athlete

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  • Jim Greene

    Owner & Designated Broker, Olympic Sotheby's International Realty

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Endorsements

  • "I’ve known Brendan McCauley for several years – first as a student, then as an intern whom I helped mentor, and now as a fellow teacher and evangelist.  His love for the gospel is contagious.  His fidelity to the Church and her teachings is steadfast.  And his ability to explain the Church’s teaching with compassion, wit, and intelligence is exemplary."

    Christopher West, President, Theology of the Body Institute

  • “ "Brendan McCauley is a gifted Catholic young adult, deeply rooted in his faith and in pope St. John Paul II's theology of the body. He is a gifted speaker and presenter. He appeals to teens, married couples, and parish communities. He is a gifted storyteller that touches peoples hearts and leads them closer to the Lord. We have been blessed by his ministry here at Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Olympia, Washington, his parents home parish."

    -Father Jim Lee, Pastor, St. Michael Parish, Olympia, WA

  • "Brendan McCauley is truly a man after God’s own Heart. His life of deep prayer and intense study shines through wondrously in his characteristic ability to share the Gospel message worthily and well, especially when it comes to preaching and teaching the beautiful truths of Christian marriage and of theology of the body. It was a joy to receive his insight and wisdom at our parish’s retreat for married couples, and I hope many others will also be able to benefit from his service to the Church!"

    -Father Mitchell Athanasius Brown, STL

    Rector, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM

  • "Brendan is an engaging, and inspiring presenter. I have witnessed on multiple occasions how his speaking knowledge and style allows him to relate to, captivate, and educate all audiences. The result is always embracing and an application of what he has taught. I whole heartedly support and recommend him to speak to any audience."

    -Samantha Kelley, President & Founder of Fierce Athlete, Inc.

  • "Brendan McCauley is the real deal!  In a world of clickable podcasts and video reels- attention spans are short, and engagement fleeting.  Brendan is a breath of fresh air as he brings the teachings of TOB to life in ways that were not only compelling for our university students- but more importantly- life changing."

    -Father Cody Ross, Western Washington University Newman Chaplain

  • "Brendan McCauley is a man of God with good character and a deep love for God."

    -Bart Schuchts, Founder of Church on Fire

  • “Brendan McCauley is a spirit-filled preacher and teacher. He has a passionate love for the Catholic faith and his powerfully motivating presentations will penetrate your mind and heart. Fueled by the fire of God’s love, Brendan uses his many gifts and talents, coupled with wisdom gained from years in ministry, for the sake of winning souls for Christ and making disciples. If you are looking for a great speaker for your next event, Brendan McCauley is your man!”

    ​-Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author, Speaker, Catholic Radio and TV Host