Ruth Jandeska

Ruth Jandeska, Ed.D., M.A., currently serves as System Vice President of Spiritual Health Services at Bon Secours Mercy Health, where responsibilities include enhancing the quality of Spiritual Health Services through innovative and evidence-based practices. Jandeska has a rich background in spiritual care leadership across various healthcare settings, including roles as Division Director of Pastoral Care at MUSC Health and Director of Pastoral Care at Providence Health. Prior positions include Director of Spiritual Care at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Regional Director at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, and chaplaincy roles at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. Jandeska holds a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union, along with certifications in Clinical Aromatherapy.