Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ, a Jesuit for 40 years and priest for over 28, is passionate about fostering healing communities, empowerment, brain health, and finding God in all things. His diverse experience as a high school teacher, associate pastor, executive director, high school president, and educational consultant informs his unique approach to youth education and organizational life, blending organizational dynamics, leadership, brain health, Internal Family Systems ,and Ignatian spirituality. Currently, he collaborates with dioceses nationwide to boost scholarship funding and enrollment.
As a retreat leader and director of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fr. Jeff has guided over 80 directed retreats and 180 preached retreats across the country, helping others deepen their connection to God. A sought-after national speaker, he addresses trauma-informed care, organizational dynamics, youth formation, Ignatian spirituality, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1 and 2, and leadership with expertise and insight.