Leslie Kuhlman - Executive Director.  Leslie Kuhlman is a native Cincinnatian, married to Mark Kuhlman for 29 years and they have two daughters.  They are members of St. Margaret of York Parish in Loveland, Ohio Leslie is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and has a Master’s degree in Labor and Employment Relations.  She spent her early career as Vice President of Human Resources for Intrieve Corporation, Adjunct Instructor at the University of Cincinnati and Program Coordinator for the College of Business helping to establish the University of Cincinnati’s suburban satellite Executive MBA program in Blue Ash, Ohio. As she was raising her family, Leslie volunteered as Director of Familia for nine years in the Cincinnati area.  Familia is a program that gathers men and women together on “Family Life Teams” where the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage and family are explored and discussed using scripture, the CCC and the Holy Father’s writings on the subject.  Annually close to 500 people participate in this study in the Cincinnati area. It is through her work with Familia that Leslie was exposed to the Theology of the Body.  In 2004, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit she was afforded the opportunity to study at the very first Theology of the Body Immersion course presented by Christopher West.  She has since continued studying with the TOB Institute in pursuit of her Certification on the subject. Today Leslie is the Executive Director of Ruah Woods, a “first of its kind” Theology of the Body education center located in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The mission of Ruah Woods is to restore the family and renew the culture by educating and training others to understand, embrace and evangelize the message of Theology of the Body.

Donna Sprengard - Administrative Assistant.    Donna Sprengard is a native Cincinnatian, married to Joe Sprengard for 35 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.  They are members of St. Jude Parish in Bridgetown. Donna has an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and was an Office Manager for over 23 years at Wagner Repro & Supply.  Along with raising her children and employment, she has been a volunteer to the church and community through Cursillo, Steven’s Ministry, Emmaus Ministry, Rite of Initiation for Children, Children’s Church, Pregnancy Center West counselor, Rachael’s Vineyard retreat facilitator, Board member for Teen Life Coalition and Disciples of Jesus and Mary Servant Leader. She is currently a student in the School of Faith and member of the Collaborator’s of our Joy in preparation for the Spiritual Mentor program with the Apostles of the Interior Life.

Emily Bissonnette - Theology of the Body Education Coordinator.  Emily Bissonnette: A Cincinnati native, Emily Bissonnette enjoyed her work in Chastity Education where she spoke to 4,000 students per year.  Emily is well known in this area for her regular broadcasts on Sacred Heart Radio and hopes to spend her life spreading John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Currently a columnist for the TOB Channel on Catholic Exchange, she has taught TOB in China and in Italy.  Emily has served as an intern for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Family Life office and for Imago Dei, a TOB apostolate.  She holds a Masters in Theological Studies with a specialization in marriage and family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC.  She has a B.A., double majoring In theology and Communication Arts from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Courtney  Brown - Theology of the Body Education Coordinator.  Courtney Brown: A Louisiana native, Courtney Brown is described as “extraordinarily gifted” when it comes to working with teens.  A dynamic speaker with over 10 years of youth ministry, teaching and retreat experience, he love to talk to teens about truly experiencing the redemption of Christ and how to listen to His voice.  He hopes to challenge teens to live a life of chastity with the love that never ends: the love of Christ.  After spending time with God, family and ministry, Courtney trains for Iron Main triathlons in hopes to one day qualify for the World Championship.  Courtney has a B.A. in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and his M.A. in Theology from Our Lady of Holy Cross College.

Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sodergren holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) in Arlington, VA. IPS is the only graduate school in existence devoted to integrating the best psychological science with a Catholic view of the human person and the moral life. His doctoral dissertation, completed in 2009, was entitled Attachment and Morality: A Catholic Perspective. Dr. Sodergren also holds a Masters degree in theology from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC where he serves as an Adjunct Professor.  He has worked for the last four years in a Catholic, outpatient mental health clinic operated by Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska. He has given presentations at several professional conferences on the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith. Dr. Sodergren has been married 12 years. He and his wife Ellie have four children: three on earth and one miscarriage.

Ruah Woods  6675 Wesselman Rd.  Cincinnati, OH 45248   513-407-8672   

www.ruahwoods.org    www.kenosislife.com