Robert Ehnow, Ph.D

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 adults in higher education. He is an informed practitioner and researcher with a unique perspective as a former small business owner, retired military officer, formerly incarcerated citizen, and community leader. Bobby is a retired United States Marine Corps Officer with twenty-years of active service (1988-2008).  In the community, he serves on a number of advisory boards. Bobby is currently in formation for the permanent diaconate (fifth-year) in the Diocese of San Diego. He is married to his best friend, Colette, and together they have four children: Brendan, Caitlin, Kelly, and Eric. He is a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coronado.