Kayla Stucke moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where she graduated in 2013 with a BSBA in Marketing and a minor in Communications. She has spent the last 8 years of her career at GPD Group as a Marketing Coordinator, where she produces proposals / large reports and manages all communications for the company, including the website, social media, and intranet. She enjoys being creative and using a variety of media  formats to tell a story, which includes writing copy, taking photos, creating short videos, and designing infographics. 

After many years of  being lapsed in her faith, Kayla began making steps toward building a personal relationship with the Lord. In the early stages of her journey, she was introduced to YCP, which was key to her rediscovering the Catholic faith, building community and faithful friendships, and finding support to live out her faith.  Kayla joined the YCP leadership team in the fall of 2019 to help with volunteering efforts and as a parish ambassador for the St. Brendan's Young Adult Group. In November 2021, she stepped into the role as president, as she is passionate to give back to this community that helped her to grow in faith. 

Joseph Zaino is a native of Columbus and graduated from THE Miami University in Oxford, OH with a degree in Zoology.  Joseph went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville in 2017.  While in Louisville, his faith was tested in many ways and a desire to build a faith-based community for young adults was fostered.  Upon his return to Columbus in the summer of 2017, Joseph contacted YCP National to start the process of bringing Young Catholic Professionals to Columbus.  The Holy Spirit guided the future team that would start YCP Columbus and in October of 2018, YCP Columbus officially launched.  Joseph currently works as a dentist for Health Partners of Western Ohio, a public health organization.  Yet to be impeached or fall victim to a coup, Joseph has served as the chapter president (or “Your Highness” as the team prefers to call him) since YCP Columbus’ inception. 

Denis Veneziano was born and raised in Italy, along with his older brother and younger sister. A cradle Catholic, Denis has always been exposed to American culture thanks to his mother, a Detroit native.  During his college years he encountered Opus Dei through which he received additional formation in his faith to the point of becoming a Cooperator for the Prelature.  After earning his Masters Degree in Architectural Engineering and becoming a licensed Professional Engineer, he decided to move to the US to start a new chapter in life.  He first settled in Detroit where he started working for different architectural firms in its metro area.  It’s in the Motor City that he learned about the birth of the YCP Detroit chapter for which he became an active participant since it’s kickoff in August 2017.  He also became involved with his local church by volunteering in youth ministry, Catechism teaching, local shelters, as well as becoming a Stephen Minister - a Christ centered caregiving ministry for men and women who are experiencing profound crisis' in life.

Tired of seeing the Detroit Lions lose, Denis decided to move to Columbus in February, 2019, where he accepted a position as a Senior Project Manager for an architectural firm downtown.  Eager to continue his involvement in the Catholic community, Denis joined the leadership team of the St. Christopher Young Adult Group and recently became a member of the YCP Columbus leadership team.  He firmly believes in the need to engage in virtuous leadership as a way to empower people and build better communities.

For more information about St. Christopher parish and how to get involved, check out the 'Groups' section under the 'Columbus' tab above.

Theresa LeChard grew up in Centerburg, Ohio and along with her five siblings was raised Catholic.  She was homeschooled through elementary and attended Centerburg middle through high school.  After graduation in 2015, she attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio where she graduated in three years with a degree in business finance and a minor in accounting.  

Theresa currently works with The Joseph Group Capital Management firm as a Wealth Advisory Associate. She works closely with a team of advisors to assist with the planning and execution of client financial plans. She loves talking with people to discover their purpose and then working with them to help them achieve their dreams. 

She is very passionate about traveling and has a goal to make it to all 63 US National Parks.

She has been a part of the Young Catholic Professionals of Columbus leadership team since 2019.  She brings an energetic aspect to the Director of Finance position within the organization.

Monica has lived in the Columbus area her entire life and currently resides in Westerville, OH. She is the third eldest of eight children in a very loving and devout Catholic family. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2020 with her bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in Theatre. 

She currently works in Human Resources, focusing on internal communications, employee and community engagement, and strategic planning. A bubbly extrovert, Monica is passionate about creating strong and welcoming communities centered around Christ, and is thrilled to have found YCP to bring that mission to life. 

She is a lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick’s and is currently an aide for their weekly Catechism program working with her favorite age group, kindergartners. In her free time, you can find her cooking for family and friends, dancing, hiking with her husky Luca, learning Spanish, playing tennis, listening to Father Mike Schmitz podcasts, or reading. 

Leah is a Columbus native who grew up as a cradle Catholic alongside her eight siblings. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Sciences and Disorders with a Spanish minor from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, where she cheered on her favorite childhood team, The Fighting Irish. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Cleveland State University. Leah is a school-based SLP at a K-12 school, specializing in services for students with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. She also works at a private practice, where she continues to passionately serve diverse populations of youth with speech and language disorders. Her mission is to improve their quality of life by enhancing their communicative and functional abilities. Leah is a continual learner in her field of practice, as well as in her Catholic faith, which YCP has helped support. She was introduced to YCP through a friend inviting her to join their summer softball league. Though she scored 0 runs all season, Leah enjoyed the community of fun-loving and God-loving teammates. Leah has enjoyed reconnecting with old friends in Columbus and meeting new faces through organizations like YCP. In her free time, Leah enjoys traveling, hiking, tennis, and baking.

Jack Rees was born in Columbus, Ohio and was raised Catholic alongside his brother and sister.  He attended Catholic schools and graduated from THE Ohio Dominican University in 2015 with a degree in graphic design.  Throughout Jack’s life, his family taught him three key components to a successful life: faith, family, and education.  Faith in the Lord brings a positive outlook on life and provides strength during times of trouble.  Family is the biggest support role in anybody’s life.  Family will always be there for advice, positivity, and comfort.  Education is essential to a successful life.  The more you know, the more you grow.  Jack joined the YCP Columbus leadership as the Director of Membership in 2020.

Hello! My Name is Victoria Hirsel and I've been involved with YCP for two years. I've been selected to be the Assistant Director of Membership. I work as a nursing home administrator and I absolutely love being able to serve the sick and the elderly in my daily life. I've been told by my residents that they see God through me and that's the best compliment I've ever received. One of my favorite things to do in my free time is find new coffee shops or have a wine night with friends. Overall, I'm a very easy going person and I'm excited to make new connections and continue growing in my faith with YCP! 

Kristopher Lee is a native of Piqua, OH and currently resides in Grandview Heights, OH. He moved to Columbus in 2014 to attend Capital University, where he studied communications, public relations, journalism, and played football. Post his graduation in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, he remained in Bexley to serve as an assistant football coach for the university, while beginning his postgraduate studies at Franklin University. In August of 2021 he graduated from Franklin University with a Master of Science degree in Marketing/Communication. He currently works as sales manager for a small medical device company in Columbus. He enjoys all things athletics (specifically football), working out, and playing with his German Shepherd Kooper. 

Kristopher is a cradle catholic, having attended catholic school from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He is the oldest of five immediate siblings and has two adopted siblings. In terms of leadership, Kristopher currently co-leads the Capital University football bible study, which he founded in 2015 and ran through 2020, before transitioning to co-leadership with his younger brother Kameron this year.

After moving to Grandview late into 2020, Kristopher found a renewed sense of passion for his faith and began to attend St. Christopher’s parish, where he is now involved in a weekly men’s group. He has a passion for connection, growth, and seeing the beauty of the Lord’s work in our everyday lives.

Beth Davish is a native of Hamilton, Ohio, and graduated from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, with a degree in Communications and double minor in Marketing and Healthcare. Beth moved to Columbus in 2018 to begin her professional career. She was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school from preschool through college. Beth currently works as a Marketing Coordinator for GPD Group. She is very active with St. Brendan's parish volunteering with the Roots Youth Ministry. Beth serves as the Social Media Coordinator for YCP.  When she's not creating posts for YCP, you can find her out hiking, playing tennis, hanging out with friends and family or reading a book! 

Kevin Perry grew up in Tiffin, OH and was raised Catholic along with his 3 siblings.  He attended Catholic schools all the way through college and was the recipient of the Bishop’s Cross Award his senior year of high school.  Kevin graduated from Walsh University with degrees in business management and marketing.  After graduation, answered prayers led him to Columbus, where he’s been working and living out his faith since January 2015.  

Kevin currently works as a business consultant for Revolution Group, an IT consulting company located in Westerville.  He also stays active in the community, serving as the Leader of the Columbus Salesforce User Group, RCIA Sponsor, member of Columbus Young Professionals, and volunteer for multiple organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Club.  Kevin brings his volunteer experience to YCP Columbus, where has served as the Director of Volunteering since 2019.

Johan Hernandez was born and raised in Mexico and moved with his family to Illinois at the age of 9. He attended Northern Illinois University where he earned degrees in applied mathematics and philosophy, with a minor in statistics. 

He currently works with FAST Enterprises as an implementation consultant and developer. 

After a lukewarm and indifferent religious upbringing, Johan turned to Catholicism in his teenage years and decided, at the age of 16, to fully enter into the Catholic Church. This decision radically changed the trajectory of his life, since he now takes his faith as the most important aspect of his life. 

Johan enjoys playing his guitar, dancing, reading, hiking, and sharing the Gospel of Christ with others.