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About the JPII Life Center

Our History

In 2010, our co-founders, Tim & Pat Von Dohlen and Chris & Sheri Danze, envisioned a center and clinic that would provide for the medical, emotional, and practical needs of women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. 15 years later, our Center continues to grow and serve more families across Central Texas than ever before, providing education and care for life.

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Guiding Principles

Human
Dignity First

Every person is cherished—care decisions, communication, and services are rooted in the inherent worth of each woman, child, and family, with respect, privacy, and reverence guiding all interactions.

Empowerment through Knowledge & Choice

We educate and equip individuals with truthful, evidence-informed understanding of reproductive health and life-affirming options so they can make confident, life-giving decisions for themselves and their families.

Compassionate Community Support

Our Care extends beyond medical treatment: we walk alongside mothers and families with practical resources, emotional presence, and enduring relationships—building a network of support anchored in love.

A Journey of Impact

BABIES SAVED FROM ABORTION

3,000 babies saved from abortion

FAMILIES SAVED FROM EVICTION

80 families saved from eviction and homelessness

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Partnered with Work Wheels to provide transportation to 6 families

ENSURED OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY

Purchased Marathon Professional Building, ensuring financial stability

LAUNCHED NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM

Launched DiscoverLifeMD to reach millions of minds across America with evidence-based educational content

Executive Team & Staff

Senior Leadership Team

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Linda Ruf

Chief Executive Officer

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Diane Cook

Chief Operating Officer

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Sandra Rodriguez

Director of Client Services

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Scott Schaefer

Chief Financial Officer

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Tricia Churchill

VP of Marketing and Advancement

Client Services Team

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Roxanna Romero

Bilingual Communications Specialist

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Giselle Montoya

Front Desk Manager

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Gloria Lizcano-Bedford

Client Advocate

Marketing & Advancement Team

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Atlanta Ruf

Operations Associate

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JD Alaniz

Marketing Associate

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Emma Millerick

Marketing & Advancement Specialist

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Kayla VanDuser

Grant Writer & National Outreach

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JPII Life Center

Tim & Pat Von Dohlen

President & Vice President

Bill & Kim Moore

Zello Co-Founder and CEO & Board Secretary

Rob & Claudia Hutton

Board Treasurer & JPII Client Advocate

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Linda Ruf

Chief Executive Officer

John Papola & Lisa Versaci

CEO & Executive Producer, Emergent Order Foundation

Christian & Cara McGuigan

Sycamore Studios CEO &
Digital Marketer and Mom

Jay & Kelley Lamy

Aquila Commercial Managing Principal & Human Development and Family Advocate

Dan & Melissa French

Excelsior Holdings Founder &
Early Childhood Education Professional

Doug Oldmixon & Jo-Dee Benson

Lawyers Realty USA CEO &
SVP Marketing, HR, & Culture

Vitae Clinic Board

Kimberly Warfield, MD

President

Rebekah Sperling, MD

Vice President

Lisa Ellis, MD

Secretary-Treasurer

Jeremy Kalamarides DO, CFCP

Board Certified OB/GYN

Blake Weidaw, MD

Board Certified OB/GYN

Physician Board

Tim Busch

Napa Institute

Roger Harden, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Chris Dehan, MD

ENT

Jose Martinez, MD

Ophthalmology

David Reue, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Stuart Wolf, MD

Urology

Ecclesial Board

The Most Reverend Joe Vasquez

Archbishop, Galveston-Houston

Reverend Dean Wilhelm

JPII Life Center Chaplain

The Most Reverend Paul Coakley

Archbishop of Oklahoma City

The Most Reverend Andrew Cozzens

Bishop of Crookston

The Most Reverend Frank Dewane

Bishop of Venice

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez

Archbishop of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend David Konderla

Bishop of Tulsa

Msgr. Roger Landry

The Pontifical Mission Societies USA

Reverend Luke J. Mata

Prelature-Opus Dei, Los Angeles

The Most Reverend Joseph Naumann

Archbishop of Kansas City

The Most Reverend Thomas Olmsted

Bishop Emeritus of Phoenix

Chorbishop Don Sawyer, D. Min

Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church

The Most Reverend Michael Sis

Bishop of San Angelo

ADVISORY BOARD

Leadership

Brett Attebery

Heroic Media

David Bereit

Founder, 40 Days for Life

Tim Busch

Napa Institute

Shawn Carney

40 Days for Life

Leisa Carzon, PhD

Madonna University

Dede Chism

Bella Health and Wellness

Marjorie Dannenfelser

SBA Pro-Life America

Chuck Donovan

Charlotte Lozier Institute

Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP

FACTS

Heather Gardner

40 Days for Life

Marissa Guarino

Metacare Inc.

Kristan Hawkins

Students for Life of America

Andrew Hughes

American Cornerstone Institute

Gary Ingold

CPCI Foundation

Abby Johnson

And Then There Were None

Michael Kenney

Stand For Life

Joseph Meaney, PhD

NCBC

Catherine McGuinness Neville

Preod LLC

Michael O’Dea

Christ Medicus Foundation

Allan Parker

Justice Foundation

Joe Pojman, PhD

Texas Alliance for Life

Mark Regnerus

Austin Institute

Kevin Roberts, PhD

The Heritage Foundation

Mark Rohlena

Napa Institute

Jonathan Saenz

Texas Values

Greg Sindelar

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Kevin Stuart, PhD

Nesti Center for Faith & Culture University of Saint Thomas

Patrick Von Dohlen

San Antonio Family Association

Healthcare

Stephen Billy

SBA Pro-Life America

John F. Brehany, PhD

NCBC

Louis Brown

Christ Medicus Foundation

John Bruchalski, MD

Tepeyac Family Center

Ben Carson, MD

American Cornerstone Institute

Derry Connolly, PhD

John Paul the Great University

Rev. Gregory Gerhart

Vocations Director Austin Diocese

Robin Goldsmith, MD

St. Gianna Clinic

Michael Guarino

IPA Practice Management

Donna Harrison, MD

AAPLOG

Stephen Henley

Legatus

Stephen Hilgers, MD

Saint John Paul the Great, Society of Procreative Surgeons

Sue Liebel

SBA Pro-Life America

Steven White, MD

CHCLA

Financial Reports

Senior Leadership Team

Linda Ruf

Chief Executive Officer

Linda Ruf serves as CEO of the St. John Paul II Life Center and Vitae Clinic. With a background as a CPA , 20 years of non-profit service, and former Executive Vice President of Development for Relevant Radio, Linda combines financial expertise, nonprofit leadership, and a deep commitment to life-affirming education and care. She is also a member of the Heartbeat International Board of Directors. Linda and husband, Ben have been married for 44 years, have six children and six grandchildren.

Senior Leadership Team

Diane Cook

Chief Operating Officer

Diane Cook, Chief Operations Officer, is a highly experienced and results-oriented healthcare executive with a proven track record of optimizing operations, enhancing patient care, and driving strategic growth within diverse healthcare organizations. With more than twenty (20) years in the industry, Diane is dedicated to delivering top-tier healthcare leadership and driving sustainable organizational success.

With a strong track record of success, Diane possess a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the healthcare industry, including regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and workforce management

Senior Leadership Team

Sandra Rodriguez

Director of Client Services

As Director of Client Services, Sandra equips clients with the support and resources they need to become the best mothers they can be. Being part of the St. John Paul II Life Center is more than a job—it’s a calling to be the hands and feet of Christ.

Raised in a close-knit Catholic family, Sandra learned the values of love, charity, human dignity, moral integrity and community. Marriage and motherhood deepened her faith and gave new purpose to her life. After diverse work experiences, she felt called to support and encourage women in their parenting journey—loving and serving one family at a time is her way of thanking the Lord for His blessings.

Senior Leadership Team

Scott Schaefer

Chief Financial Officer

Scott Schaefer, Chief Financial Officer, has been providing finance and accounting leadership to companies in many different industries and of all sizes for over 35 years. Scott is the father of five children and grandfather of three grandchildren. He happily brings his years of experience to the St. John Paul II Life Center and Vitae Clinic to help promote a culture of life.

Senior Leadership Team

Tricia Churchill

VP of Marketing and Advancement

Tricia Churchill brings more than 15 years of expertise in building national brands, driving strategic marketing initiatives, fostering strong relationships, and leading small businesses to success. Her career spans from working with global advertising agencies to making a significant impact in the non-profit sector, where she excels in aligning mission-driven goals with innovative marketing strategies.