Julia Heth’s journey from college student activist to full-time campus missionary was shaped by courage and passion! Julia earned her degree at the University of California, Davis in 2025, and she now serves as a missionary with U.S. Missions, where she ministers to students on campus through Chi Alpha. While her role today centers on sharing the Gospel and building Christian community, she credits her time with Students for Life for preparing her to step boldly into challenging conversations and public outreach.

Julia’s pro-life activism journey started in the fall of 2024 when she began planning to launch a pro-life group at UC Davis. From the start, she dove into opportunities that pushed her outside her comfort zone and strengthened her leadership skills. One of her earliest highlights was collaborating with Students for Life’s Standing With You initiative by handing out brochures to promote lifesaving alternatives for women on campus. These early efforts helped her learn how to navigate university systems, work with teammates, and advocate effectively for others.

As her involvement grew, Julia took advantage of leadership development opportunities like the National Leaders Collective and regularly participated in tabling and flyering efforts. These experiences placed her face‑to‑face with students who often held opposing views, which required her to demonstrate patience, clarity, and courage. She recalls how those conversations were both challenging and meaningful, stretching her ability to listen well and respond with compassion.

Those lessons translated directly into Julia’s post‑graduation work. She credits Students for Life with helping her grow bolder in outreach and more resilient in the face of rejection. In her current role, she regularly engages students in conversations about faith, knowing that not everyone will be receptive. Rather than being discouraged, Julia has learned to approach those moments with empathy and grace, remembering that rejection is often rooted in deeper hurt rather than personal opposition.

As a U.S. campus missionary with Chi Alpha, Julia finds great joy in helping students discover authentic Christian community. She is especially passionate about creating spaces where students can worship together, study Scripture, pray, and build friendships rooted in faith. Mentorship is also a core part of her work, particularly walking alongside young women as they grow spiritually and navigate college life.

Beyond weekly fellowship, Julia has been involved in organizing special events such as worship services, retreats, and collaborative gatherings with other campus organizations. She is currently working to connect a local pregnancy center with campus pastors and helping students plan a campus‑wide Easter event. These efforts reflect her continued commitment to both ministry and life‑affirming outreach.

Julia’s pro‑life involvement did not end at graduation. She remains active with 40 Days for Life in Napa, supporting the movement through prayer, community outreach, and promotion in churches and on social media. She also continues advocating for local pregnancy centers within university fellowships, and she works to ensure students are aware of the resources available to them.

When reflecting on advice for students nearing graduation, Julia emphasizes the importance of using one’s unique skills to serve others. She encourages students interested in pro‑life work to look for unmet needs and be willing to step into those gaps while also reminding them that meaningful impact is not limited to a specific job title. Even small, consistent acts of service, she notes, can make a lasting difference and open doors to share the value of human life in everyday settings.

Julia Heth’s story illustrates how Students for Life equips students not just for campus activism, but for lives of courageous leadership, compassion, and service long after graduation.