Parish Staff

I was born and raised in Madras, India. I came to the U.S in 1994 to work for Carnival Cruise Lines. Since then my career path has taken me in different directions in the hospitality industry and finally in June 2004 God placed me where I belong “Here at Queen of Peace”. For 7 years I coordinated all liturgical events as the Pastoral Associate of Liturgy. Since April 2011, God and Our Queen of Peace Community blessed me with the responsibilities as the Parish Administrator. My beloved is Tammie, the amazing principal here at Queen of Peace Academy. Our two daughters Nadia and Anjali graduated from the Academy. My family and I are blessed to be part of this amazing community. God Bless you and see you at church.
God Is Good! All The Time!

Edna was born and grew up in the Philippines and migrated to the United States in 1996. She and her family moved to Florida in June 1999 and became active parishioners of Queen of Peace. Prior to becoming the Pastoral Associate of Liturgy at Queen of Peace, she served as the Lector Coordinator from 2000 to 2012. She held several positions in the Philippines in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. With different academic requirements in California, she was told that in order for her to practice her profession, she would need two more years of higher education. At that time, all she wanted was to work, thus having several administrative positions, including the 12 years she worked for the State of Florida. This experience has prepared her for her current position with Queen of Peace. If you want to help in any way that concerns Liturgy, Edna would like to hear from you.

Andrew grew up in Panama City, FL where he was first introduced to youth ministry and LIFETEEN during his senior year of high school. As a result of being called to serve as temporary youth minister at his home parish in the summer of 2006, he has had a passion for leading teenagers closer to Christ. Andrew has led various youth ministries throughout the state of Florida in both staff and volunteer positions during that time. He was the Director of Religious Education for 3 years at the Cathedral Parish in St Augustine, FL where his greatest goal was to bring families together in worship and understanding of their Catholic faith.

Andrew, his wife Sara and their four young children (Jack 8, Max 6, Ben 4 and Grace 1.5 years) moved to Gainesville in July of 2020 and quickly fell in love with Queen of Peace parish. The dynamic environment was evident to them immediately, perceiving this community to be authentic, generous, and intentional in the ways they follow Jesus.