Board

Board of Directors

We are thankful to the following volunteers who share their wisdom and expertise to lead our organization.

Organizational affiliations are shown for identification purposes only; no endorsement by the organization is implied.

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

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Michelle Miller, Board Vice President
CEO, Philanthropy Missouri

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

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

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

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

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Msgr. Jack Schuler
Pastor, St. Cronan Catholic Church

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Bob Herleth

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

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Jeff Schulenberg
Retired Director, Analytics Training, Customer Development Group, Nestle Purina

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Pam White
Retired Senior Project Manager, Mastercard Worldwide

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Sr. Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ
Sister at St. Joseph of Carondelet since 1958. Retired educator who is passionate about social justice issues and concerns. Sister serves on many boards.

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Johnny Zokovitch

Staff Member at Assisi House Former Executive Director Pax Christy and co-director of Catholic Worker House, renowned writer and committed member of St. Cronan's Church.

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Mary Wright

Retired Educator/Teacher worked and trained with Catholic Church's Campaign for Human Development with training under MSG John Shocklee.

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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.

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Fr. Jerry Stookey, O.P.

Former Founder/Director of Archdiocesan Commission of Justice and Peace in Denver, CO, former Missionary in Cuba , Director, St. Dominic Mission Society.

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Committee Contacts

Outreach & Engagement Committee
Jeff Schulenberg | jeff.schulenberg@gmail.com

Development/Communications Committee
Rich Hennicke | rich.hennicke@slu.edu

Nominating Committee
Pam White | moosiecat3@gmail.com

Finance Committee
Meredith Rataj | meredithrataj@fuller.edu

Welcome Our Newest Board Members,
Johnny and Mary!

Join the board

We are always looking for new board members. If you are interested in working to support our mission and build our network, please review our Candidate Qualifications & Considerations below.

Candidate Qualifications & Considerations

Seeds of Justice Network benefits from the inclusion of leaders with diverse identities and lived experiences within its Board of Directors. Candidates requesting consideration to join the Board are asked to share how their personal identities and experiences shape their passion for social justice in a letter of interest. Further, candidates should consider these qualifications:

Prior Board experience is welcome and not required. We welcome emerging leaders.
Candidates must demonstrate strong commitment to social justice at all levels and willingness to champion our mission and vision.
Candidates do not need to be Catholic and should support Catholic Social Teaching.
Candidates do not need to reside in St. Louis and connection to the region is encouraged.
Candidates do not need to be previously involved with Seeds of Justice Network and are advised to review the website, sign up for the e-newsletter and engage with related social media sites (e.g., request to join the Facebook group).
Candidates should have available time to commit to six, two-hour Board meetings annually as well as to actively participate on at least one committee.

After reviewing the above Candidate Qualifications & Considerations, interested candidates may contact any Nominating Committee member with questions. To apply, email resume and letter of interest (address the Candidate Qualifications & Considerations) to the Nominating Committee Chair, Pam White (moosiecat3@gmail.com) and cc Pat Dougherty (patdougherty48@gmail.com).