Dr. Jared Bryson

Dr. Jared Bryson has a diverse work experience in various roles related to leadership, mission integration, and education. Dr. Jared is currently serving as the President & CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, where they aim to provide compassionate assistance to those in need. Before this, Dr. Bryson worked as a Catholic Life & Leadership Coach at Emmaus Consulting Group, LLC. Dr. Jared also held multiple positions at Mercy, including System Vice President, Mission & Church Relations, Vice-President, Mission Integration, and Director, Mission Integration. In these roles, they developed strategies to promote Catholic Identity and collaborated with executive partners to achieve long-term ministry objectives. Dr. Bryson has also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University Wisconsin and the Aquinas Institute of Theology, where they taught courses and oversaw admissions & financial aid processes. Additionally, they served as a Pastoral Associate-Chaplain at St. Louis University Hospital and worked as a Credential Trainer at Mercy, aiding in the implementation of electronic health records. Dr. Jared also collaborated with Aquinas Institute of Theology to develop and facilitate courses as an Instructor in the Executive Formation Program at Ascension Health. Overall, Dr. Jared Bryson has a strong background in leadership, mission integration, education, and providing compassionate care.

Dr. Jared Bryson holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree in Christian Spirituality from Washington Theological Union, which they obtained from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Divinity degree in Theology and Pastoral Theology from Aquinas Institute of Theology from 2000 to 2005. Dr. Bryson also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership, with Cum Laude honors, from Greenville University, which they obtained from 1998 to 2000. Dr. Jared'seducation history also includes studies in Philosophy and Theology at St. Meinrad. Furthermore, Dr. Bryson has obtained a range of certifications in various subjects, including leadership, storytelling, personal branding, and healthcare practices.