Hello! I am a proud Westwoodian, who enjoys chatting with interesting folks, drinking coffee all day long, and exploring new hiking trails or urban adventures. I am a mega board game geek, an Ohio State Football…
Elaine Bobbey
I’m still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up but I’m getting closer. My life has never been a straight path to a specific place; I have always looked around at…
Ricky Nye
I am a pianist/organist/vocalist/synthesist/drummer/producer & instructor born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. Please tell us a little bit about your family. I’m the oldest of four children born and raised on the west side of town…
Katherine Bowers
My name is Katherine Bowers and during the day I’m an epidemiologist and on the research faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Outside of working hours I’m often coaching girls lacrosse, including girls from 3rd grade through…
Anna Ruef
My name is Anna, and I kind of found out by accident that I am pretty good at baking! Last year, I made my first cake for a friend in a pinch. From there, I started…
Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith
Please tell us a little bit about your family. I am married to Lauren Shockley-Smith and we have two wonderful teenage girls who we are super proud of! We spend every minute we can outside camping,…
Jeff Vollner
I am 42 yrs old and have lived in Westwood all my life. My parents still live in the same house I was raised in. I have been married for 16 years to Allison and we…
John Eby
I’m the youngest of seven children and I grew up in Price Hill, attending St. William’s Elementary School in Price Hill (1976) and then Western Hills High School (1980). I attended the University of Cincinnati and…
The Rev. Mary Carson
I’m the pastor of the best congregation in all of Cincinnati: St. James Episcopal Church in Westwood. Because of St. James’ commitment to the neighborhood, I’ve been involved with efforts to create greater racial equity across…
Tony Cody
My name is Tony Cody and I live on the far edge of the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio with my husband and two dogs. We share a charmed life that has certainly had moments of…









