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
Rt. Rev. Frank Logue
Rt. Rev. Jake Owensby
Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley
Rt. Rev. Scott Barker
Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Williamson
Rev. Deacon Beth Drew*
Rt. Rev. Rita Jefferson* | Monroe, Louisiana
Rev. Michael Hurst* | Sarasota, Florida
Rev. Laura Rezac* | Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Rev. Paul Hamilton* | Oneonta, New York
Rev. Hilario Albert | Stamford, Connecticut
Rev. Marshall Huey | Charleston, South Carolina
Rev. Ethan Cole | St. Petersburg, Florida
Dr. Tom McGowan | Lincoln, Nebraska
Rev. Deacon Alex Romero | Dominican Republic
Dr. Pete Smith | Beaufort, South Carolina
Haydee Toedtman | Savannah, Georgia
Rev. Harry Walton | Hollywood, Florida
Joe Reuth | Sarasota, Florida
Rev. Sandy Key | Durham, North Carolina
Leslie Jones | Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Tom Jones | Omaha, Nebraska
Amy Lewis | Augusta, Georgia
*Indicates non-voting Bishop's Representative