The Rt. Rev. Anne B. Jolly (she/her) is the twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio. The first woman to serve as Bishop Diocesan, she was consecrated Bishop Coadjutor on April 29, 2023 and began serving as Bishop Diocesan on July 1, 2023. Prior to her election, she served as President of the Standing Committee in the Diocese of Chicago and as the ecclesiastical authority during an interim period between diocesan bishops. Ordained to the Priesthood in 2014, she served parishes in Illinois, Texas, Tennessee, and South Carolina, served on the board of the Episcopal Parish Network and on the World Missions Board for the Diocese of Texas. She received her B.A. from Furman University and her M.Div. from School of Theology at Sewanee.

The Rev. Canon Jessie Gutgsell Dodson (she/her) has served as Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Ohio since 2023, supporting the bishop, diocesan staff, clergy, and congregations in transitions, governance, leadership, conflict management, and canonical matters. Ordained for more than a decade, she previously served parishes in Michigan and Ohio. She holds degrees from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and Indiana University and is committed to fostering healthy systems and effective ministry.

Emily Czarnota (she/her) has over 12 years of experience as an Executive Assistant and joins us from Publicis Sapient, where she was also a part of the Program Management Office driving Leadership Team initiatives and recognition programing for a global team. She is honored to be a part of the Bishop’s Office. Emily enjoys spending time with her family (ideally outside), reading, hiking, and softball. She has a theater background and enjoys attending any time she gets the chance.

Chanin Tyler (she/her) currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese of Ohio, bringing more than 30 years of accounting and finance experience in corporate and nonprofit settings. Her background includes construction, professional services, e-commerce, public accounting, and service on numerous nonprofit boards. She brings broad financial expertise and a strong commitment to responsible stewardship. Outside of work, she enjoys spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren.

Lisa Sheldon (she/her) is the Interim Controller, where she manages the accounting processes and records of the Diocese. Her extensive experience in not-for-profit and governmental accounting and auditing have given her a solid foundation from which to approach her role. She is working to update and streamline processes for both the Diocese and the Parishes and looks forward to working more closely with Parish Treasurers in the near future.

Ruth Mercer (she/her) serves as the human resources resource person for faith communities and diocesan staff across the Diocese of Ohio. With nearly 20 years of HR experience, she has worked with arts, education, religious, and nonprofit organizations, bringing a commitment to healthy workplace culture and respect for the dignity of every person. A lifelong Episcopalian, she enjoys singing, attending the orchestra and theater, cooking, weight-lifting, walking, and traveling. She and her spouse of 40+ years, Dr. John L. Mercer, have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Rebecca Miller (she/her) serves as Missioner for Operations, stewarding diocesan resources through stewardship support, development projects, property oversight, database administration, and operational support. A lifelong Episcopalian and Episcopal Service Corps alumna, she serves on the Board of Directors of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship and is a member of Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland. She is committed to generosity, accessible resources, and strengthening faith communities across the Diocese of Ohio.

The Rev. Audra Abt (she/her) serves as Canon for Innovation and Congregational Development, supporting faith communities as they discern creative, faithful, and sustainable ways of being church. Her work includes congregational redevelopment, Mutual Ministry Reviews, shared ministry learning cohorts, community engagement, missional development, and regional ministry collaborations. She previously planted a new Episcopal community, cultivated a house church network with Latino immigrant families, and served in Latino/Hispanic ministries in North Carolina.

The Rev. Rosalind C. Hughes (she/her) has served as Canon for Beloved Community since November 2024, supporting diocesan work in dismantling racism, belonging and inclusion, justice, and the gospel of peace. She previously served as Interim Canon for Missions, Missioner for Peace, and Rector of Church of the Epiphany, Euclid. A priest since 2012, she is also an author, poet, and advocate for ending gun violence. Rosalind is the author of two books: A Family Like Mine: Biblical Stories of Love, Loss, and Longing; and Whom Shall I Fear? Urgent Questions for Christians in an Age of Violence, both published by Upper Room Books, as well as a number of poems.

The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens (she/her) serves as the Interim Communications Lead for the diocese. She brings more than 15 years experience in communications as well as almost 20 years in ordained ministry. Jo served as the inaugural Pastor for Digital Ministry at Washington National Cathedral where she blended ministry and communications to tend to their international congregation. Jo has consulted with churches across the country to help them communicate their mission more effectively.

Emily Tamulewicz (she/they) serves as Missioner for Communications for the Diocese of Ohio, supporting diocesan ministry through clear, creative, and accessible communication. She manages diocesan emails, social media, website content, graphics, and virtual gatherings, helping connect clergy, lay leaders, congregations, and staff with information, resources, and stories. Her work emphasizes collaboration, hospitality, clarity, and consistency while amplifying local ministries and strengthening connection across Episcopal communities.

The Rev. Brian Wilbert (he/him) has served as Archivist for the Diocese of Ohio since 2013. Ordained in 1986, he has served his entire ministry in the Diocese, including parishes in Toledo, Ravenna, Oberlin, Cleveland Heights, Sandusky, Lakewood, Elyria, and Norwalk. He has also served on Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and as Secretary of Convention. His archival work includes writing and presenting on diocesan history, church history, women in ministry, and Philander Chase.

Russ Tripi (he/him) serves as Canon for Leadership Development, supporting the formation and equipping of lay and ordained leaders across the diocese. A member of the Bishop’s staff since August 2024, Russ brings more than two decades of experience in religious education, curriculum development, and community building. His work is shaped by a commitment to creative formation, practical leadership development, and designing intentional spaces for connection, learning, and faithful growth.

The Rev. Leah Romanelli DeJesus (she/her) serves as the Director-in-Training for the College for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Ohio as well as serving on Diocesan Council. She earned her MDiv from Bexley Seabury Seminary Federation in 2022 and is the priest-in-charge at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Cleveland. Leah is a "cradle Episcopalian" who started her work in the church as a career youth minister before discerning a call to the priesthood. She is passionate about removing boundaries to intergenerational worship and service, fostering diverse communities, and following the whims of the Holy Spirit wherever they may lead.

Eric Travis (he/him) serves as Safe Church Administrator and Training Coordinator for the Diocese of Ohio and as Associate for Congregational Ministry at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland. He brings 35 years of experience in children, youth, and young adult ministry across the Episcopal Church, including service on bishops’ staffs in two dioceses and in four congregations. He has also served on churchwide task forces revising protection policies and Safe Church training materials.

The Rev. Richard Israel (he/him) serves with the Rev. Rose Anne Lonsway as chaplain to retired clergy and surviving spouses in the Diocese of Ohio. A retired ELCA minister, he previously served as Associate Rector of St. Paul’s, Cleveland Heights, and as Associate Director of Lutheran Chaplaincy Service, an ecumenical agency serving institutions across northern Ohio. He has also served as an interim priest in diocesan congregations, supporting retirees with benefits and pastoral concerns.