Danise grew up in Chandler, Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University after studying Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. Danise’s pro-life journey began in high school when she researched and presented to her English class on the ethical problems with funding Planned Parenthood. The pushback she received from peers and teachers about the project furthered her convictions to speak …
Manuel Castañeda IV grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from Holy Apostles College and Seminary after studying Theology. Manuel became involved with the pro-life movement through his work in ministry and pastoral outreach in the Diocese of Orlando, where he encountered firsthand the need to support and protect the unborn. He strongly believes in upholding the dignity of …
Abby Johnson went to work for Planned Parenthood believing she would be helping women. After working her way up from volunteer to director of one of their facilities and even winning Planned Parenthood’s employee of the year award, Abby had a surprising change of heart after witnessing a live ultrasound guided abortion procedure. It became clear in that moment that …
Hadassa Martin grew up in Orlando, Florida, and brings six years of expertise in marketing operations and project management across multiple industries. Hadassa’s passion for the pro-life movement deepened through her work in youth ministry, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of supporting young people facing difficult decisions. This experience shaped her commitment to creating real change in how we …
Lou Massett grew up in Bridgeport, New York, and graduated from Christendom College after studying English Literature. Lou’s parents were founding members of Syracuse Right to Life in 1970 after New York became the first state to legalize abortion. Being born on January 22nd, 1973, Lou and his family spent many of his birthdays traveling to Washington D.C for the …
Nicholas Cech grew up in Vaughnsville, Ohio and went on to study business marketing at The Ohio State University. Nicholas found his way into the pro-life movement when he was a freshman in high school while attending his first March for Life in Washington DC. Having grown up Catholic, he has always been pro-life and never struggled with the Idea …
Rachel Shipers is from Missouri and graduated from the University of California, Irvine, earning a Master of Advanced Studies in Criminology, Law, and Society. Although her roots will always be in small-town Missouri, she has also lived in California, Hawaii, and Nepal before settling in the Kansas City metro area. Rachel has a passion for the pro-life movement and believes …
Sophie Witt grew up in Columbus, Ohio and is currently studying Strategic Communication at Boyce College. Sophie first realized her purpose within the pro-life movement in high school while leading a pro-life student group. She loves engaging in campus activism and volunteering with local pregnancy resource centers. She looks forward to dedicating her career to protecting the unborn and helping …
Stephanie Gray Connors is a seasoned and international speaker, originally from Canada, who began presenting at the age of 18. She has given over 1,000 pro-life presentations over two decades across North America as well as in Scotland, England, Ireland, Austria, Latvia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Costa Rica. She has spoken at many post-secondary institutions such as Yale University, George Washington …
John Stalker grew up in San Jose, California and graduated from San Jose State University after studying tv/film production and media theory. John is a Christian, husband, and father committed to defending human life from conception tonatural death. As a prior staff pastor at Family Community Church in San Jose, California for nearly20 years, John has long advocated for protecting …