About Us
The Dominican Development Group (DDG) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1998 to assist in the ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic. The mission of the DDG is to foster sustainable development and create a bridge for meaningful mission partnerships.
The DDG provides project planning, expertise, and fundraising support for development initiatives, including Episcopal school scholarships, the diocesan endowment, and community projects.
The DDG coordinates mission teams from the United States, fostering cross-cultural exchange while empowering local communities.
The vision of the DDG is for the Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic to be self-sustaining in its flourishing ministry of spreading the love of Christ.
Our Team
Miquea Saintivil
Director of Field Operations
Board of Directors
Rev. John Schaefer | Omaha, NE
Board President
Rt. Rev. Moisés Quezada | Dominican Republic
First Vice President
Rt. Rev. William Skilton Charleston, SC
Second Vice President
Sally Thompson |Tampa, FL
Treasurer
Jim Toedtman* | Savannah, GA
Secretary
Rt. Rev. Douglas Scharf
Diocese of SW Florida
Rt. Rev. Frank Logue
Diocese of Georgia
Rt. Rev. Jake Owensby
Diocese of Western Louisiana
Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley
Diocese of South Carolina
Rt. Rev. Scott Barker
Diocese of Nebraska
Rt. Rev. Scott Mayer
Diocese of Northwest Texas
Rev. Deacon Beth Drew*
Diocese of the Great Lakes
Rt. Rev. Rita Jefferson* | Monroe, Louisiana
Rev. Michael Hurst* | Sarasota, FL
Rev. Laura Rezac* | Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Rev. Ricardo Lopez* | San Antonio, Texas
Rev. Hilario Albert | Stamford, CT
Rev. Marshall Huey | Charleston, SC
Rev. Ethan Cole | St. Petersburg, FL
Dr. Tom McGowan | Lincoln, NE
Rev. Deacon Alex Romero | Dominican Republic
Dr. Pete Smith | Beaufort, SC
Haydee Toedtman | Savannah, GA
Rev. Harry Walton | Hollywood, FL
Joe Reuth | Sarasota, FL
Rev. Sandy Key | Durham, NC
Leslie Jones | Rocky Hill, CT
Rev. Laura Rezac | Seabrook Island, SC
Amy Lewis | Augusta, GA
Rev. Paul Hamilton | Oneonta, NY
*Indicates non-voting Bishop's Representative