About the Founders
Steve & Marybeth Bohn
Yale University, October 2024
Steve and Marybeth Bohn have been advocating for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) since they lost their daughter, Christina Elizabeth Bohn, to suicide in 2021 due to the disorder. The thought of others suffering as their daughter did for 11 to 15 years before receiving a correct diagnosis motivates them to keep speaking out with the hope others will be diagnosed sooner than the average of 12 years.
Working together and individually, Steve and Marybeth have raised awareness of PMDD by recording podcasts; responding to interview requests; writing articles; speaking at universities, conferences, churches, civic groups, and other community events in Missouri and across the US.
To recognize the one-year anniversary of the signing of the bill designating October 2nd, Christina’s birthday, as PMDD Awareness Day in the state of Missouri, Steve and Marybeth organized the inaugural Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness, which was a big success.
After Christina’s death, Marybeth retired from the University of Missouri to focus on increasing awareness of PMDD. She is serving as interim president of the board of directors for the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD). Please visit iapmd.org for more information.
Meet The Board
Steve Bohn
President and CEO
Marybeth Bohn
Vice-President and Secretary
Raghida Bitar Kaissi
Raghida Bitar Kaissi serves as treasurer of the Christina Bohn Foundation. She brings years of experience from serving as treasurer of USTA’s Missouri Valley District. Education was highly valued in her family. She grew up in Syria in a loving family with seven children--all of whom are well educated. Raghida graduated in business and accounting from the University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. She continued her business studies at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She is a small business owner and is adept at managing finances.
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Raghida raised her daughter in Columbia, Missouri, and chose to work in the local school district so she could have the same schedule as her daughter. Hundreds of children have benefited from Raghida’s expertise in math, history, English, and science. Raghida is very passionate, dedicated, loving, and service oriented. She knew Christina and was of vital support to Christina during COVID. Knowing exercise is so important for mental health, she made sure Christina was getting physical exercise by playing tennis and by going to Zumba in the gym’s parking lot.
“I got to know Christina very well. We had become quite close. I witnessed her struggles with PMDD. I feel honored to be on the board of directors for the Christina Bohn Foundation because of my love for Christina and for her parents. I am dedicated to helping the Bohn's fulfill their mission to increase awareness of this devastating disorder.”
Jeff Ludlow
Jeff Ludlow serves on the board of directors for the Christina Bohn Foundation. He is the president and CEO of Asphalt Professionals, Inc. which was established almost 50 years ago as a family-owned general engineering contractor. Under Jeff’s leadership the company has grown to become the vendor of choice for many large development companies in southern California. Jeff and his four brothers grew up with Marybeth in Thousand Oaks, California and when he heard about Christina and the work and mission of the Christina Bohn Foundation, he felt prompted to reach out and offer to help. Over the years Jeff and his company have been supporters of other important local and nationwide causes.
Stacy Boyer
Stacy Boyer serves on the board of directors for the Christina Bohn Foundation. She knew Christina for over 20 years and was a big part of her life while Christina was growing up in Keller, TX.
Stacy brings years of business experience, innovative thinking, and creativity as the owner and managing director of Specialty Express. She is also the inspiration behind and managing director for Ruby Creek Family Farm, an events farm built on property that has been in her family for close to 100 years. Ruby Creek provides families the opportunity to enjoy the out-of-doors, away from the city. They have fun playground equipment, a petting zoo, a fishing pond, hayrides, and other fun activities. Stacy has two sons, a daughter, four grandsons, and five granddaughters. That’s why she created and manages Ruby Creek—for the grandkids!
“I’m honored to be a part of this great work that Marybeth and Steve are doing to raise awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and other premenstrual disorders. Knowledge is power. Increasing awareness is the first step in helping women who suffer from PMDD to get a proper diagnosis and effective treatment, which will save lives.”
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Gary & Marylin Bohn
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