Barbara Hussey
Barb spent over 30 years in corporate Information Technology. After retiring, she has sought ways to use the gifts and talents she gained over the years to serve God. The Image of God Institute and it’s mission of helping others encounter the beauty of God’s plan for the human person is a perfect place for […]
Kathleen Lenzenhuber
Kathleen brings a strong foundation in operations and supports day-to-day responsibilities at the Image of God Institute. Starting her career as a CPA at the regional public accounting firm RubinBrown, she provided audit services to nonprofit organizations. She holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of […]
Sandy Bast
Sandy obtained an elementary education degree from St. Louis University and received certification from the Theology of the Body Institute. She has worked as a teacher in the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools, PSR program and ARCH co-op. She taught Theology of the Body to various ages, particularly with the Ruah Woods curriculum. She is a retired […]
Michael & Heather Vento
Meet Michael President and Co-Founder Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in theological studies and philosophy, with an emphasis on the thought of Pope St. John Paul II, St. John of the Cross, and St. Thomas Aquinas. He also holds a law degree and previously worked in financial services. For the […]
Kassie O’Brien
Kassie O’Brien is a cradle Catholic who grew up in Kirkwood. She has been a presenter and speaker for over 5 years. She is a beautiful, deeply inspirational witness to the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. Kassie is a leader of evangelical initiatives of the Institute, including Behold college and young adult retreats, and […]
Fr. David Skillman
Fr. David is the pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in New Melle, Missouri. Thanks in part to an encounter with St. John Paul the Great during the pope’s 1999 visit to St. Louis, he entered seminary in 2001 and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 2009. He has […]
Cathy Pescarino
Cathy has spent many years serving in ministry throughout the St. Louis area, encouraging and accompanying young people on their journeys of faith through youth ministry, campus ministry, music and creative arts ministry, and Catholic education. She brings a deep love for the Church and a passion for helping others discover their true identity as […]