Stephanie Mahoney

As the Project Lead for the OSV Challenge, Stephanie joined the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation’s mission to Champion the Catholic Church by inspiring and encouraging innovative and effective Church-related programs. Before her work supporting the entrepreneurial growth of innovators across the country, Stephanie raised awareness as the Director of Communications for Mary’s Meals USA, an international charity focused on bringing every child one daily meal in their place of education. Prior to her work globally, Stephanie served Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as the Secretariat Director of Communications. In her tenure, Stephanie oversaw the management of all diocesan communications including media relations, the publication of a weekly newspaper & televised Mass, multiple websites & social media pages, video production and branding initiatives for the diocese. During her career, Stephanie is proud to have served on numerous not-for-profit boards and leadership teams throughout northeastern Indiana, advocating for entrepreneurism, community engagement, financial literacy, youth development and pro-life activities. She graduated with honors from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. In her free time, Stephanie loves to write, work in the garden, go hiking with her husband and dog and perform improv comedy any chance she gets. Stephanie and her husband Jeff are members of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and have recently been approved as foster parents. They live in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As the Project Lead for the OSV Challenge, Stephanie joined the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation’s mission to Champion the Catholic Church by inspiring and encouraging innovative and effective Church-related programs. Before her work supporting the entrepreneurial growth of innovators across the country, Stephanie raised awareness as the Director of Communications for Mary’s Meals USA, an international charity focused on bringing every child one daily meal in their place of education. Prior to her work globally, Stephanie served Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as the Secretariat Director of Communications. In her tenure, Stephanie oversaw the management of all diocesan communications including media relations, the publication of a weekly newspaper & televised Mass, multiple websites & social media pages, video production and branding initiatives for the diocese. During her career, Stephanie is proud to have served on numerous not-for-profit boards and leadership teams throughout northeastern Indiana, advocating for entrepreneurism, community engagement, financial literacy, youth development and pro-life activities. She graduated with honors from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. In her free time, Stephanie loves to write, work in the garden, go hiking with her husband and dog and perform improv comedy any chance she gets. Stephanie and her husband Jeff are members of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and have recently been approved as foster parents. They live in Fort Wayne, Indiana.