About the JPII Life Center
Senior Leadership Team
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Client Services Team
Bilingual Communications Specialist
Front Desk Manager
Client Advocate
Marketing & Advancement Team
Operations Associate
Marketing & Advancement Specialist
Grant Writer & National Outreach
Linda Ruf
Chief Executive Officer