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Kathleen “Kathy” Ross is cofounder of Reasons to Believe (RTB) with her husband, Hugh. She holds bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in English from the University of Southern California and has served in journalism, university communications, and college teaching. A freelance writer\/editor and coauthor of Always Be Ready<\/span><\/em><\/a>, she has contributed significantly to shaping RTB\u2019s mission and message since its founding. Kathy enjoys music, sports, and ministry alongside Hugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kathy Ross, cofounder of Reasons to Believe (RTB) with her husband, Hugh, holds bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in English from the University of Southern California (USC). After working briefly at Los Angeles Times, she returned to USC to work in communications and publications. She also taught evenings at Vanguard University (then Southern California College) before taking a full-time faculty position at Pasadena City College. As Hugh became less involved at Caltech and more involved in church ministry, Kathy joined him, heading up a women\u2019s outreach team and occasionally teaching Bible studies, while also working as a freelance writer\/editor. Together they launched and still participate in the ministry of Reasons to Believe. In addition to editing Hugh\u2019s books, Kathy co-authored Always Be Ready: A Call to Adventurous Faith. She enjoys music, sports, and outdoor adventures. The Rosses have been married for over 40 years and live in Southern California. 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