Pat Dougherty, Board President
Retired Senior Director of Advocacy Catholic Charities; Retired Missouri Senator and Representative

Michelle Miller, Board Vice President
CEO, Philanthropy Missouri

Meredith Rataj, Board Treasurer
Program Director, Transformative Workforce Academy at Saint Louis University

Christine Dragonette, Board Secretary
Director, Social Ministry, St. Francis Xavier - College Church

Cathy Doherty, SSND
Director of Advancement, Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation; Archdiocesan Peace and Justice Commission

Margaret Mary Moore
Director, Theology & Life Institute, Inc.

Fr. Jack Schuler
Retired Priest in Residence

Fr. Jack Schuler has served in a wide range of ministries—from hospitals and high schools to international mission work in Zambia—always shaped by the people he’s served and the communities he’s grown alongside. Currently pastor at St. Cronan’s Parish, he continues to embody a deep commitment to faith, justice, and accompaniment. 

Sr. Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ

Sister Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ, is a passionate advocate for social justice who has dedicated her life to education, housing, and community health. She currently serves on multiple boards, including as Chair of the St. Joseph Housing Initiative and a founding member of Carondelet Leadership Academy, working to uplift families, children, and seniors across St. Louis.  

Paul Woody
Attorney, Greensfelder Hemker & Gale, P.C.

Jeff Schulenberg

Jeff Schulenberg is a retired Nestlé Purina executive who now dedicates his time to advancing racial equity and Catholic social teaching through parish and archdiocesan leadership. He serves on the Seeds of Justice Network Board and actively facilitates justice-focused ministries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valley Park. 

Pam White

Pam White is a retired senior project manager with over three decades of experience in information management, most recently at Mastercard Worldwide. A committed parish leader and member of both the CSJA and NBSCA, Pam brings her deep faith and dedication to justice to the Seeds of Justice Network board.

Johnny Zokovitch 

Johnny Zokovitch is a lifelong advocate for peace and justice, currently serving as Community Life Coordinator at St. Cronan Church. With decades of experience—including leadership at Pax Christi USA and the Gainesville Catholic Worker House—Johnny brings a deep commitment to Gospel-rooted activism to the Seeds of Justice Network. 

Dee  White
Dee is a devoted faith leader and healthcare executive whose passion for justice is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and lived out through bold, community-centered action. She brings decades of experience in advocacy, parish ministry, and health information systems.

Katie Richardson

Passionate Educator at St. Joseph Academy who launched a schoolwide initiative that integrates social justice, sustainability, and advocacy, while developing partnerships across five  continents.

Fr. Jerry Stookey, O.P.
Fr. Stookey, OP, has spent 50 years as a Dominican Friar dedicated to preaching the Gospel and advancing justice and peace both in the U.S. and abroad. Now as director of the St. Dominic Mission Society, he continues his lifelong commitment to mission, ministry, and the prophetic work of the Church. 

Kevin Knatt
Kevin Knatt is an award-winning engineering leader and dedicated community advocate with a passion for innovation, equity, and service. He brings a unique blend of technical expertise and social commitment to his work with Seeds of Justice Network.

Pam White, Pat Daugherty, and Margaret Mary Moore during a Holiday Gathering