Bridget Brennan, a native of St. Louis, is the founder and president of the Cana Institute, which provides training, counseling, and support for married couples and families. She offers relationship coaching and teaches courses on marriage preparation to program leaders. She and her husband present retreats and workshops for engaged and married couples and coauthored Claiming Our Deepest Desires: The Power of an Intimate Marriage (Liturgical Press). A former director of religious education, Bridget holds degrees in religious studies and human relations.