Meet the Executive Board

Reyna Downey - President

I grew up in San Jose in the Willow Glen neighborhood. I graduated from Willow Glen High School and then attended Santa Clara University (undergrad), Marymount University (Master’s degree), and lastly, Palo Alto University (doctoral degree). I currently work as a Forensic Psychologist evaluating inmate-patients who are incompetent to stand trial at two correctional facilities. My husband, Sean, and I have one son, Liam (9), and one daughter, Aurelia (5). We were both raised Catholic and joined the St. Chris parish in 2016 when we baptized our son. I joined the Ladies Guild just before COVID and started the Book Club in 2020. Then, I joined the membership team in 2022 and was elected Vice President in 2024. I’m excited for my new role as President this year and look forward to all of our wonderful events and building our community.

Vice President - Rochelle Malian

Rochelle grew up in the East Bay town of Martinez with an older brother and younger sister. She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a B.S. degree in Psychology, and then from Samuel Merritt University with a M.S. in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in several settings, but has been working with students with severe disabilities for the County of Santa Clara for the past 11 years. Rochelle & her husband John found the draw of the St. Christopher community when their youngest was small, and she completed the RCIA program to become a member of the Catholic Church. Their children Tamar (class of 2024/Presentation ‘28) and Samantha (class of 2027) have greatly benefited from this community. In the Ladies Guild, Rochelle has been on the Membership team for many years and helps out at events. In the school, she led Project Cornerstone for 7 years and volunteers when she can.

Advisor - Sabine Mooney

Sabine grew up just up the road in Cupertino, attended Monta Vista High School then went on to earn her BS and MS at San Jose State University. Sabine and her husband, Nick, were married in 2008 at Saint Joseph's of Cupertino. In 2010, Sabine and Nick joined the St Christopher community. Sabine has been active both in the school and the parish since 2015. Sabine and Nick have two children currently attending St Christopher School: Gabriel (9th grade/Bellarmine) and Abby (7th grade/St. Christopher).

In 2021, Sabine earned her Master's in Nutrition Science and became a Registered Dietitian (RDN). Since then, she has been giving back to her alma mater by teaching the next generation of dietitians at SJSU, as well as working at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center as a Clinical Dietitian. Sabine also continues to volunteer in the St Christopher community as a room parent for many years, Kitchen Coordinator with Ladies' Guild, and wherever the need was.
Sabine is looking forward to a fantastic year ahead with activities for all to enjoy!

Beth DeBenedetti -Guild Coordinator
I grew up in San Jose and have been part of the Ladies Guild for 9 years. I've been on the Events Committee for many years, and I look forward to my new position as the Guild Kitchen Chair. I am currently a local Realtor at Compass and love helping people reach their Real Estate goals. My husband, Miles, and I have a daughter, Sidney, who is a St. Chris graduate and is currently a Freshman at St. Francis High School, and a son, Eli, who is starting 7th grade at St. Chris. I look forward to another fun year!

More info coming soon on our amazing Executive Board Members listed below:

Michelle Arenzana- Secretary
Alli Dunnam - Guild Coordinator