Sr. Rose Ann Hefner, CSJ

Sr. Rose Ann Hefner, CSJ

Sr. Rose Ann Hefner, CSJ, is a member of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph, a licensed Professional Counselor, an Emeritus Licensed Social Worker, and a certified Spiritual Director.  She completed the Restorative Justice Circle Process training with Kay Pranis, and Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resiliency (STAR I) program at Eastern Mennonite University. …

Deacon Robert Ehnow, Ph.D

Deacon Robert Ehnow, Ph.D

Deacon Robert Ehnow, Ph.D, is the Director for the Office for Life, Peace and Justice at the Catholic Diocese of San Diego.  He holds a PhD in Leadership Studies and Non-profit Management from the University of San Diego (2018).  Bobby’s dissertation research centered on restorative justice theory and practice, prisoner re-entry and reintegration, and formerly incarcerated…

Janice Andersen

Janice Andersen

Janice Andersen is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn. She moved to the Midwest with her family and serves on staff at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She currently serves as the Director of Christian Life, overseeing ministries that provide charity, pastoral care, adult formation, and advocates for justice….

Veronica Smaldone

Veronica Smaldone

Originally from Emmitsburg, Maryland, Veronica Smaldone is completing her Masters in Human Rights at The Catholic University of America this May. She’s quite glad to be a part of CMN’s work to transform the criminal legal system from one of vengeance into one of justice.

Jonathan Limey

Jonathan Limey

Jonathan Limey is a graduate of Siena College with his Bachelor’s in Social Work and Religious Studies. He is now pursuing his Masters in Social Work at the Catholic University of America. Jonathan is passionate about advocacy and excited to be interning at CMN.

Drew Stinson

Drew Stinson

Drew Stinson is a current masters student studying business at the Catholic University of America. Through past experiences with community involvement, Drew has developed a strong passion for protecting human dignity within the American Justice system. Upon graduation in May 2025, Drew plans to pursue a career in government where he seeks to continue striving…

Alex Szlabowicz

Alex Szlabowicz

Alex Szlabowicz is a Master’s student at Georgetown University studying Democracy & Governance. In Alex’s undergraduate career at the University of Florida, he focused on the intersection of faith and politics in the global setting. While at Georgetown University Alex has continued to look into this intersection in his coursework. Wanting to apply his own…

David Margand

David Margand

David joined CMN this fall as an Intern. He is a freshman at the Catholic University of America,where he is studying politics, psychology, and is pursuing an Intelligence Certificate. David’s commitment to ending the death penalty stems from his profound interest in publicpolicy and law-making. His studies of various lawsuits and criminal court cases also…

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Ralph McCloud

Ralph McCloud is the director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), an anti-poverty program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Sharon Burns

Sharon Burns retired in 2021 from over 30 years as a non-profit leader, accountant and clinical professor. She now volunteers with several non-profits that serve vulnerable populations.

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Greg Erlandson

Greg Erlandson has served in Catholic media as a journalist, author, editor, publisher and president. From 2016 to 2022, he served as Editor in Chief and Director of Catholic News Service, which is based in Washington with offices in New York and Rome. CNS served Catholic publications and dioceses throughout the United States and around…