Advisory Board
The Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund Advisory Board provides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for the Scholarship Granting Organization. The Board supports responsible stewardship of donations and provides guidance on outreach, marketing, and key initiatives that advance the mission and continued growth of the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund.
2026-2028 Board Members
Adam Dufault, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Office of Catholic Schools,
Diocese of Columbus
Alison Metzger
Associate Director for Government Affairs
Office of Catholic Schools,
Diocese of Columbus
Rachel Cavello
Principal,
St. Bernadette, Lancaster
Seth Burkholder, CPA
Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Office of Catholic Schools,
Diocese of Columbus
Jordan Helphrey
Associate Director for Government Affairs
Office of Catholic Schools,
Diocese of Columbus
Benjamin Romaker
Director of Development,
St. Brendan the Navigator, Hilliard
Leigh Jahahn
SGO Operations Coordinator
Office of Catholic Schools,
Diocese of Columbus
Fr. Robert Penhallurick
Pastor,
St. Catharine of Siena, Columbus
Philip Kraker
Business Manager,
St. Mary Delaware
