Mari Pablo is the founder of In His Heart Ministries. She is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him.  Mari graduated from Franciscan University with a double major in Theology and Psychology; she also holds a Masters in Theology from the Augustine Institute. She has worked in youth ministry for over 15 years including being a youth minister in New Orleans and a high school theology teacher in Miami. She is currently serving parishes and universities across the country with The Evangelical Catholic.

Mari is a presenter for Ascension Press in numerous projects including  “YOU-Theology of the Body program for teens”, “The 99- An Evangelization Mission Series”, “Connected- Catholic Social Teaching for this generation”, “Bible Timeline”, “Chosen- Confirmation” and Ascension presents. Mari is well known for her dynamic presentations at annual Steubenville Youth Conferences, NET Ministries, Life Teen, FOCUS, the National Eucharistic Congress, diocesan events, and more. Mari has a deep love for food but an even greater love for Christ and is dedicated to helping others encounter Him.