Michael is a facilitator, strategist, and innovator committed to investing in the adults who make a difference in the lives of young people. For the last 12 years, as cofounder and president of ProjectYM, he has worked to address the number one reason youth ministers leave ministry: feeling alone, isolated, and unsupported.

That’s why community is at the heart of everything he does – whether training leaders across the country, fostering intentional mentorship through small groups, or creating spaces marked by radical hospitality that renew and sustain those who serve.

With over 20 years of experience in Catholic youth ministry, Michael is able to facilitate practical and strategic conversations that make real difference in their ministries back home.

Aaron has spent over 25 years serving youth and youth ministers in the Archdiocese of Louisville – as a parish youth minister, diocesan leader – and nationally through his work with NFCYM and NCYC. Today, he directs mission trips for Hearts In Motion, leading service experiences across the U.S. and Central America.

His own passion for service was ignited in high school, when he was invited to serve locally in Indiana and internationally in Haiti—an experience that sparked a lifelong commitment to living out his Catholic faith through action, justice, and accompaniment.

He now works to integrate service and discipleship, helping young people encounter Christ through action and accompaniment. He holds degrees in Psychology, Theology, and a Master’s in Spirituality from Bellarmine University.