I graduated from Louisiana State University in May 1997 where my journey with Students for Life of America began. At this time, I was involved with Collegians for Life, soon-to-be SFLA. I helped relaunch the LSU Students for Life chapter. This was also my first involvement in organized pro-life work.

Being involved with SFLA was the seed for my future involvement with pro-life volunteerism and eventually pro-life work. It provided me a foundation for expressing pro-life views in the public square.

I now work as the Communications Specialist at Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Some of the highlights of working in this role includes sharing the beautiful victory stories from our Sidewalk Advocates who have helped thousands of abortion-vulnerable moms choose life and abortion workers who want to leave the industry.

I’m also grateful to have helped work on some special projects including the Celebrate Life Weekend Rally and GALA. On behalf of Sidewalk Advocates for Life, I participated in the Celebrate Life coalition of pro-life organizations that was first created by SFLA to mark the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) decision reversing Roe v. Wade (1973). I enjoyed the opportunity to work with multiple organizations to develop and grow this national event and create an accompanying conference in 2025. 

Before joining Sidewalk Advocates for Life, I volunteered for and eventually joined the staff of the Catholic Pro-Life Community, the Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas.  At the CPLC, I served as the Director of Communications and later the Executive Director of the organization. The organization provided pregnancy support through Project Gabriel and sidewalk counseling outside the local abortion facilities, post-abortion healing retreats, pro-life and chastity education, as well as church engagement and community outreach opportunities, including the North Texas March for Life. CPLC’s Youth For Life ministry also collaborated with SFLA. 

To any students or recent graduates who are considering pursuing a pro-life career, I’d encourage you to consider where your skillset best serves the movement and look to train those skills. If pro-life employment is not immediately available or feasible, consider volunteering your time to expand your experience, especially for organizations with which you might want to work in the future. Be prepared for sacrifice. You likely will not receive the compensation you would in the private, for-profit sector, and commitment to a pro-life career often means your entire family is committed to this mission. But the fruits of your labor are worth it!