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Training:

  • Amanda Lord, SFLA Field Coordinator
    Cost: No charge for student groups
    Website: SFLA Training Menu
    Topics: Adoption, Organizational Development, Campus Activism and Event Planning,Publications, Media, and PR, Fundraising
  • The Susan B. Anthony List
    Cost: $15 per person (covers lunch and day of training)
    Website: www.sba-list.org
    Phone: 703-683-5558
    Topics: Pro-Life Politics and Grassroots Political Training

Conceived in Rape:

  • Rebecca Kiessling, Attorney and Pro-Life Speaker
    Cost: $300 if in town, $500 plus travel if coming from out of town
    Website: www.rebeccakiessling.com
    Phone: 248-650-8303
    Location: Detroit, MI
    Topics: Rape, Abortion, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Conceived in Rape
    Bio
  • Pam Stenzel, Speaker
    Cost:
    Website: www.pamstenzel.com
    Phone: 888-978-0108
    Topics: Conceived in Rape, Chastity, Abortion, STDs
    Bio
  • Susan Jaramillo, Speaker/ Writer
    Cost:  $500 plus travel… Willing to work with each campus
    Website:  www.susanjaramillo.com
     Contact: 678-644-8160
    Location:  Jefferson City, MO
    Topics:  Conceived in Rape, Pro Life, Abortion Experience, Post Abortive Healing
  • Juda Myers, Speaker/Singer
    Cost: Honorarium if in Houston, TX or $500 plus travel if outside of Houston
    Website: www.juda4praise.com
    Phone: 281-451-8460
    Topics: Conceived in Rape
    Bio

African-Americans and Abortion:

  • Dr. Alveda King, Director, African American Outreach for Gospel of Life Ministries
    Cost: Travel and donation to Priests for Life
    Website: www.kingforamerica.com
    Phone: 888-735-3448 ext. 258
    Topic: Abortion and Black Civil Rights
    Bio
  • Star Parker, Founder, C.U.R.E.
    Cost:$4,500 and travel
    Website: www.urbancure.org
    Phone: 202-204-2575
    Topic:
    Bio
  • Day Gardner, Director of Public Relations and Media, National Pro-Life Action Center
    Cost:
    Website: www.nplac.org
    Phone: 202-547-0068
    Topics: Blacks & Abortion
    Bio
  • Deanna Wilson, author of A Wounded Daughter’s Diary
    Cost: No cost for local public schools, $500 for local venues, $2,500 for out-of-town venues
    Website: www.MRCA4U.com
    Phone: 281-724-0068 or 832-292-5864
    Topics: Mothers raising children alone
    Bio

Bioethics:

  • Jennifer Lahl, President, The Center for Bioethics and Culture
    Cost: travel expenses plus honorarium to be mutually decided
    Website: www.cbc-network.org, www.eggsploitation.com, www.anonymousfathersday.com
    Phone: 510-290-3891
    Location: California (Bay Area)
    Topics: bioethics, medical ethics, stem cell research and human cloning, reproductive technologies, euthanasia, transhumanism.
    Bio
  • Wesley J. Smith, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute
    Cost: Travel and honorarium
    Website: www.discovery.org
    Topics: Euthanasia and Bioethics (includes stem cell research and cloning)
    Bio
  • Dr. Clement Persaud, pro-life microbiologist
    Cost: $125 per session, plus expenses
    E-mail: cdpersaud@shaw.ca
    Phone: 250-381-8442
    Topics: Stem cells, Embryos, IVF, Epigenetics technology, Abortion – breast cancer link, Breast cancer prevention
    Bio
  • Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Director of Education, National Catholic Bioethics Center
    Cost: $1,350 and travel
    Website: www.ncbcenter.org
    Phone: 215-877-2660 ext. 210
    Topics: Stem cell research and cloning
    Bio
  • Dorinda Bordlee, Vice President, Senior Counsel, Bioethics Defense Fund
    Cost: $500
    Website: www.bdfund.org
    Phone: 504-454-8760
    Topics: Stem Cell Research and Cloning
    Bio
  • Nikolas T. Nikas, President and General Counsel, Bioethics Defense Fund
    Cost: $1500 plus travel
    Website: www.bdfund.org/about.asp
    Phone:
    Topics: Human Cloning and Stem Cell Research
    Bio
  • Dorinda C. Bordlee, Executive Director and Senior Counsel, Bioethics Defense Fund
    Cost: $1500 plus travel
    Website: www.bdfund.org/about.asp
    Phone: 504.231.7234
    Topics: Human Cloning and Stem Cell Research, Authentic Feminism
    Bio
  • Linda Thayer, Educator and Speaker
    Cost: $150 donation
    Website:
    Phone: 781-834-9855
    Topics: abortion, Stem cell research, Abstinence, STDs,

Personal Abortion Experiences:

  • Operation Outcry (Speakers in Multiple States)
    Cost:
    Website: www.operationoutcry.org
    Phone: 210-614-7157
    Topics: Personal Abortion Experience
  • Silent No More Awareness Campaign (Speakers in Multiple States)
    Cost:
    Website: www.silentnomoreawareness.org
    Phone: 412-749-0455
    Topic: Personal Abortion Experience
  • Linda Bartlett, Affiliate, Lutherans for Life
    Cost: Honorarium ($100-$500) and travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 515-382-2077
    Topics: Hope after abortion/Culture of Life/Valuing Children
    Bio
  • Laureen Bodnar, Associate Director, Presbyterians Pro-Life
    Cost: Travel and expenses
    Website: www.ppl.org
    Phone: 412-487-1990
    Topics: Personal Abortion Experience
    Bio
  • Olivia Gans, Director, American Victims of Abortion Violence
    Cost:
    Website: www.nrlc.org
    Phone: 202-626-8800
    Topics: Personal Abortion Experience, When They Say; You Say
    Bio
  • Myra Simons, Faithful to Life
    Cost: Students groups – honorarium plus expenses; churches – donation and expenses;other organizations – contact Nashville Speakers Bureau, Kelsey Bufkin- 615-263-414
    Website: www.faithfultolife.net
    Phone: 615-714-7997
    Topics: Post abortive testimony, healing and forgiveness
    Bio
  • LaRee and Mark Pickup, Human Life Matters
    Cost:
    Website: www.humanlifematters.org
    Phone: 780-929-9230
    Topics: Post abortive testimony
    Bio

Former Abortionists:

  • Dr. Tony Levatino and his Wife, Cecil, Former Abortionist
    Cost:
    Website: Ambassador Agency
    Phone:
    Topics: Former Abortionist
    Bios

Abortion Survivors:

  • Gianna Jessen, Pro-Life Advocate and Singer/Song-writer
    Cost: $2,501 – $7,500
    Website: www.giannajessen.com
    Phone: 615-263-4143
    Topics: Pro-Life, Disability, Abstinence
    Bio

Feminism and Abortion:

Sexual Assault and Abortion:

  • Joyce Ann McCauley-Benner, Affiliate, Feminists for Life
    Cost:
    Website: www.feministsforlife.org
    Phone: 703-836-3354
    Topic: Joyce was raped at 20 and chose not to abort, not knowing if her unborn son was the result of her rape or her relationship
    Bio

Margaret Sanger and Abortion:

  • Angela Franks, Author
    Cost: $700-$1000
    Website: www.angelafranks.com
    Phone: 617-202-9229
    Topics: Margaret Sanger & Eugenics
    Bio
  • Daniel Flynn, Author
    Cost: $1000
    Website: www.flynnfiles.com
    Phone: 301-830-2390
    Topics: Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood
    Bio

Religion and Abortion:

  • Deirdre McQuade, Director of Planning and Information, U.S.C.C.B.
    Cost:
    Website: www.nccbuscc.org/prolife
    Phone: 202-541-3070
    Topics: Catholic Church & Pro-Life
  • Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life
    Cost: Donation
    Website: www.priestsforlife.org
    Phone: 718-980-4400
    Topics: Activism, Religion and Abortion
    Bio
  • Janet (Folger) Porter, President, Faith2Action
    Cost:
    Website: http://www.f2a.org
    Phone: 502-4-ACTION
    Topics: Church, Women, and Pro-Life
    Bio
  • Generation Life (various speakers)
    Cost: $50-$100 donation
    Website: www.generationlife.org
    Phone: 215-885-8760
    Topics: Theology of the Body, Chastity
  • Betty McGuire, Affiliate, Lutherans for Life
    Cost: Travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 612-874-1808
    Topics: Pro-Life, Church, Biblical Basis
    Bio
  • Rev. Dr. James Lamb, Executive Director, Lutherans for Life
    Cost: Travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 515-382-2077
    Topics: God & and Value of Life/Baby Development/Biotechnology
    Bio
  • John Eidsmoe, Affiliate, Lutherans for Life
    Cost: Honorarium ($200+) and travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 334-270-1789
    Topics: Biblical View of Abortion: Case against Roe v. Wade, Winnable War
    Bio
  • Marie Bowen, Executive Director, Presbyterians Pro-Life
    Cost: Travel
    Website: www.ppl.org
    Phone: 412-487-1990
    Topics: Pro-Life issues with a Christian perspective
  • Carl Schroeder, Affiliate, Lutherns for Life
    Cost: Honorarium ($200+) and travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 630-270-1789
    Topics: Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

Euthanasia and End of Life Issues:

  • Bobby Schindler, Spokesman, Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation
    Cost: $2,000 and travel
    Website: www.terrisfight.org
    Phone: 615-263-4143\
    Topics: Terri Schindler Schiavo
  • Rita Marker, International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
    Cost:
    Website: www.internationaltaskforce.org
    Topics: Physician Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

Pro-Life Activism Techniques for Campuses:

  • Kristan Hawkins, Executive Director, Students for Life of America
    Cost: Travel only for student groups, Travel and Honorarium for adult groups
    Website: www.studentsforlife.org
    Phone: 703-351-6280
    Topics: Activism, Planned Parenthood, Abortion and the Culture, Social Justice, Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Mark Crutcher, President, Life Dynamics
    Cost:
    Website: www.lifedynamics.com
    Phone: 940-380-8800
    Topics: Activism Techniques
  • David Lee, Executive Director, Justice for All
    Cost: Honorarium and travel
    Website: www.jfaweb.org
    Phone: 800-281-6426
    Topics: Justice for All exhibit training, Use of graphic images
  • Rebeccah Pedrick, Public Relations, Justice forAll
    Cost: Honorarium and travel
    Website: www.jfaweb.org
    Phone: 316-209-0078
    Topics: Justice for All exhibit training, Use of graphic images
  • Maria Vitale, Education Director, PA Pro-Life Federation
    Cost:
    Website: www.paprolife.org
    Phone: 717-541-0034
    Topics: Activism
  • Dr. Fletcher Armstrong, Southeast Director, Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
    Cost: Travel
    Website: www.abortionno.org
    Phone: 865-609-9033
    Topics: How Abortion Is Genocide, Use of Graphic Images, Three Fatal Flaws of the Pro-LifeMovement and How to Avoid Them
  • Michael Spielman, Executive Director, Loxafamosity Ministries
    Cost: Varies
    Website: www.abort73.com
    Phone:
    Topics: Abortion and video production/advertising
  • Joseph Scheidler, National Director, Pro-Life Action League
    Cost:
    Website: www.prolifeaction.org
    Phone: 773-777-2900
    Topics: Moral Dimension of Abortion & Effectiveness of Direct Action

Pro-Life Apologetics:

  • Scott Klusendorf, President, Life Training Institute
    Cost: $3,000
    Website: www.prolifetraining.com
    Phone: 719-264-7861
    Topics: Pro-Life Apologetics, Training, Debates
  • Stephanie Gray, Executive Director, Canadian Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
    Cost: Negotiable
    Website: www.unmaskingchoice.ca
    Phone: 403-668-0485
    Topics: Pro-Life Apologetics, Training, Graphic Images, Debates
  • Steve Wagner, Bio-Ethics Speaker, Stand to Reason
    Cost: $750
    Website: www.str.org
    Phone: 562-595-7333
  • Topics: Pro-Life Apologetics, Training, Graphic Images, Debate

Abortion and Women’s Health:

  • Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, Vice President, Breast Cancer Prevention Institute
    Cost:
    Website: www.bcpinstitute.org
    Phone: 866-622-6237
    Topic: Abortion/Breast Cancer Link
  • Beverly Malona, Nurse
    Cost: $800-$1000 and travel
    Website:
    Phone: 716-658-1537
    Topic: Contraception, Natural Family Planning, Abortion, Chastity, Dignity of Women
  • Angela “Bay” Buchanan, Affiliate, Young America’s Foundation
    Cost: $3,000-$5,000
    Website: http://www.yaf.org
    Phone: 800-USA-1776
    Topic: Abortion: It’s Hazardous to Your Health

Chastity:

  • Pam Stenzel, Speaker
    Cost:
    Website: www.pamstenzel.org
    Phone: 888-978-0108
    Topics: Chastity, Abortion, STDs

Men and Abortion:

  • David Wemhoff, President, Truth Helps
    Cost: Travel
    Website: http://www.truthhelps.com/
    Phone: 574-214-8333
    Topics: Impact of Abortion on Men
    Bio

Abortion and Special Needs Children:

  • Henry Jernigan
    Cost: $2,000 and travel
    Website: www.henryjernigan.com
    Phone: 615-370-4700
    Topics: Father of child born with spina-bifida
  • Melissa Ortiz
    Cost: $300 plus expenses (will come for expenses only for student groups)
    Website: Coming soon!
    Phone: 347 848 4730
    Topics: Abortion and special needs children; abortion based on proposed quality of life; euthanasia in relation to people with disabilities or chronic illness

Abortion and Population Control:

  • Steven Mosher, President, Population Research Institute
    Cost:
    Website: www.pop.org
    Phone: 540-622-5240 ext. 206
    Topic: Population Control
    Bio

Abortion and Infanticide:

  • Jill Stanek, Columnist and Speaker
    Cost: $2,000 and travel
    Website: www.jillstanek.com
    Phone: 615-263-4143
    Topics: Responsible for the Born Alive Infant Protection Act
    Bio

Abortion and State Legislation:

  • Dr. Michael New, Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute
    Cost: Travel
    Website: http://www.cato.org/people/michael-new
    Phone: 205-348-0980
    Topics: Pro-Life Success in the States & Success of Pro-Life Legislation
  • Pam Fichter, Director of Development, Missouri Right to Life
    Cost: No charge for student groups
    Website: http://missourilife.org/index.html
    Phone: 314-966-3889
    Topic: Missouri legislation, any pro-life topic

Breaking Pro-Life Stereotypes:

  • Mary Meehan, Writer and Speaker
    Cost: $600 plus travel costs (good for 2 major talks on 1 trip)
    Website: www.meehanreports.com
    Phone: 301-759-2992
    Topics: Why Liberals Should Defend the Unborn, Why Roe Must Go, Winning Friends and Saving Lives
  • Kristen Day, Executive Director, Democrats for Life
    Cost:
    Website: www.democratsforlife.org
    Phone: 202-220-3066
    Topic: Democrats and Abortion
  • Joe Turnham, Chairman, Alabama Democratic Party
    Cost:
    Website: www.aladems.org
    Phone: 334-826-0020
    Topics: Democrats and Abortion

Pregnancy Help Centers:

  • Chris Slattery, President, EMC Frontline Pregnancy Centers
    Cost: $250+
    Website: www.expectantmothercare.org
    Phone: 914-224-5773
    Topics: How to Win Pro-Life Battles

Celebrity Pro-Lifers:

  • Tara Dawn Christensen, Former Miss America and Speaker
    Cost: $2,000 and travel
    Website: www.taradawnchristensen.com
    Phone: 740-657-0256
  • Shawn Harper, Former NFL Player and Speaker
    Cost: $2,000 and travel
    Website: www.shawnharper.org
    Phone: 740-657-0256

General Pro-Life:

  • Russell Saltzman, Affiliate and Pastor, Lutherans for Life
    Cost: Honorarium ($200+) and travel
    Website: www.lutheransforlife.org
    Phone: 816-761-6815
    Topics: Post abortion healing/Stem cell research/Adoption/Rape

 

Prenatal Diagnosis and Abortion

Adoption:

Juda Myers, Speaker/Singer
Cost: Honorarium if in Houston, TX or $500 plus travel if outside of Houston
Website: www.juda4praise.com
Phone: 281-451-8460
Topics: Conceived in Rape
Bio