Hi peeps, I’m Andres Juan Antonio Rivas-Martinez. Yup, quite the mouthful—it’s either a Latino thing or maybe I come from a long line of royalty my parents haven’t told me about yet. By day, I’m a media creative with almost 5 years of experience, by night, I’m a foodie who loves cooking just as much as eating and Catholic 24/7.

I graduated from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. When I’m not creating media or chowing down some great food, you’ll find me working off the calories, goofing around with friends and family, or catching up on podcasts.

Four years ago, I experienced a powerful reversion to my faith, and it changed everything. Since then, I’ve dedicated my downtime to serving as a youth minister for teens and college students. With a love for service, adventure, and the great outdoors, stepping into missionary work felt like the next right move. I finally said ‘yes’ to the Lord, and I’m beyond excited to embark on my first missionary experience with CMT, ready to glorify God through this incredible opportunity.

Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi

Favorite Scripture: “By transformed by the renewal of your mind” – Romans 12:2

Favorite Saint Quote: “verso l’alto” – Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati