Thomas Dinkle, our 2026 National Leaders Collective’s leader of the month for October, is a Students for Life of America Charlie Kirk Courage Fellow at West Virginia University. Learn more about his leadership and political activism below.

Driven by Purpose

I am involved in the pro-life movement because I believe that every life deserves a voice and that every child deserves a chance. As a West Virginian, I believe that from conception to natural death, Mountaineers will always be free!

Growth and Political Activism

I have grown significantly in the movement thanks to Students for Life, especially in networking, which includes meeting so many great people in the movement. I am in the Charlie Kirk Courage Fellowship, and I applied for this program because I am very interested in the political activism part of our movement!

My three most successful efforts in the movement this month were registering many of my peers to vote, going door-to-door for pro-life champions, and networking with legislators in my state to discuss passing pro-life legislation.

Never be afraid to be the youngest person in the room when it comes to standing up for what is right. You may not have as much experience as others, but it does not mean you do not have the passion that is needed to make a difference.