Dr. Stacy A. Trasancos is a convert to Catholicism and an internationally-recognized author, speaker, and educator on the topic of theology and science. She has a PhD in chemistry and an MA in dogmatic theology. She is a teaching fellow for Bishop Robert Barron's new Word on Fire Institute and regularly appears on Catholic Answers Live to answer questions about faith and science. She is the author of three books: Particles of Faith, Science Was Born of Christianity, and 20 Answers: Bioethics. Her work was featured in Forbes, and she has written numerous articles for publications such as National Catholic Register, St. Austin's Review, and Catholic World Report. She appears frequently on Catholic radio and podcasts. Dr. Trasancos teaches online theology courses for Seton Hall University's Catholic Studies program. She and her family moved from the Adirondacks of upstate New York to East Texas last year-a coming home to her birthplace.

Dr. Trasancos is the Executive Director for the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization.

She is a mother of seven and wife to her dear husband, Jose. They enjoy their life together in Hideaway, Texas.

Dr. Trasancos will be available for a three-part series concerning Faith and Science.

These talks will be given at the home of the auction winner. These talks could also be made available via Zoom if preferred or if the winner is not from the Tyler area. The schedule will be subject to Dr. Trasanco's availability.

The winner will also receive a signed and dedicated copy of Dr. Trasanco's book "Particles of Faith".