LOHM Leadership
Michele M. Mercado-Ruiz
Michele M. Mercado-Ruiz, Founder, President & CEO - Michele has been called by God to preach and teach the Gospel, with faith, love and hope. To lead the lost into salvation by having a relationship with God the Father, the Son Jesus Christ & the Holy Spirit, not religion. Michele is a devoted woman of God, and has a deep desire and passion to help women, youth and families. Mrs. Mercado-Ruiz is the founder and Pastor of Light of Hope Ministries. She is also the founder of KOHOE "Kingdom of Heaven on Earth's" future youth center in New Britain, CT., Together We Are One Women's Talk Show, Love 4 Orphans in the Nations, Marriage on the Rock Ministry, and a Motivational Speaker. Mrs. Mercado-Ruiz has also been involved with the homeless community, prison and deliverance ministry, HIV programs, mentor of youth girls at New Britain High School and Member of the BOD for the DCF RAC 6.
Michele feels very strongly that in order to make wise choices we must be built on a Solid Rock, the Word of God. Michele’s hope is for others to walk in peace in the middle of the storm, to be the light and salt of the earth. To lead the lost into salvation, for the sick to be made well and for the captive to be delivered and set free.
Michele's teachings are motivating and inspirational. Michele speaks and teaches with the unconditional love through God in all areas of the Word to women, adults, youth, marriage/couples. Sample topics include, Love, Obedience, Dealing with Anger, Forgiveness, Healing and Deliverance.
Michele also has over 20 years of experience in the corporate world in various industries, in all aspects of Human Resources and in Management. Michele was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut where she currently resides with her husband Nelson, daughter Keila, grandson Enzo and her ever-loving dog, Chloe. Michele and Nelson have all together three children, 2 daughters and a son, and three-grandchildren.
Click here to Request Michele as a guest speaker for your group or event.
Michele feels very strongly that in order to make wise choices we must be built on a Solid Rock, the Word of God. Michele’s hope is for others to walk in peace in the middle of the storm, to be the light and salt of the earth. To lead the lost into salvation, for the sick to be made well and for the captive to be delivered and set free.
Michele's teachings are motivating and inspirational. Michele speaks and teaches with the unconditional love through God in all areas of the Word to women, adults, youth, marriage/couples. Sample topics include, Love, Obedience, Dealing with Anger, Forgiveness, Healing and Deliverance.
Michele also has over 20 years of experience in the corporate world in various industries, in all aspects of Human Resources and in Management. Michele was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut where she currently resides with her husband Nelson, daughter Keila, grandson Enzo and her ever-loving dog, Chloe. Michele and Nelson have all together three children, 2 daughters and a son, and three-grandchildren.
Click here to Request Michele as a guest speaker for your group or event.