Meet the Staff

Tom DeRosa
Tom is the Director and Founder of Creation Studies Institute, a national creation ministry whose mission is to reach the church community with the truths of Creation and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. – READ MORE

Johnny Maury
Johnny is a chemical engineer with a Master of Science from University of Puerto Rico and has fulfilled all academic requirements towards a Ph.D. at North Carolina State University.

Joanne Rabolli
Joanne has been teaching our children’s workshops since 2006. For the past 18 years, she has been a guide on our annual Fossil Float trips. Joanne has home schooled her 3 children.

Mary Grace Cortes
Mary Grace is the bookkeeper for Creation Studies Institute. She is a very detail oriented person and enjoys using those skills to the best of her ability. She loves the Lord and is grateful for the opportunity to serve Him through CSI.

Maria Ordonez
Maria is responsible for creating all of CSI’s marketing pieces and for developing and maintaining the website. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. Her main purpose in life is to use her skills and talents for the furthering of the Gospel.

Valery Rodriguez
Valery started attending and volunteering at CSI since she was 12 years old. She now assists CSI with all their office needs. She loves to study the Bible and explore animal’s intricate designs. When she isn’t busy with the computer, she spends time drawing, and baking.