National Leaders Collective
2026 Speakers
Kristan Hawkins
Kristan Hawkins is the CEO of the Pro-Life Generation, and President of Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action. Since launching the organization in 2006, Kristan has spent nearly two decades building a national network of more than 1,635+ campus Students for Life groups in all 50 states.
Under her leadership, Students for Life of America has become the largest pro-life youth organization in the world—training more than 250,000 students nationwide—and Students for Life Action has grown into a force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the nation. On June 24, 2022, Kristan had the honor of announcing that Roe v. Wade was reversed on the steps of the Supreme Court to millions around the world.
She hosts The Kristan Hawkins Show weekly and discusses trending news items from a pro-life perspective. Her writings and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Fox News, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, Newsweek, and NPR. As a frequent speaker and media analyst, Kristan’s expertise includes abortion, feminism, disability advocacy, and healthcare as she navigates the social conditions and public policy that impact the human rights issue of our day.
In 2024 alone, Kristan’s speeches and discussions on college campuses gained 114 million views across social media, with her content generating hundreds of millions of views annually. Currently, across all social platforms, she has about 500,000 followers.
After traveling the country full-time for four years, Kristan, her husband, and four children have now settled in Teton Valley, Idaho.
Kristi Hamrick
Kristi Hamrick grew up in towns across Pennsylvania and Iowa before graduating cum laude from Anderson University with departmental honors in Communications. She paid her way through school by working as editor of her college newspaper and part-time as a journalist, and she won a prestigious Pulliam Fellowship after graduation. She has a degree in Mass Communications & Journalism with a Cognate in Political Science.
During college, she interned and worked in the Pennsylvania State House as well as in the offices of the late Sen. John Heinz of Pennsylvania and the late Sen. Arlen Specter. She also was part of an award-winning PBS production featuring a Holocaust survivor. Her career as a journalist began in Indiana at news outlets including the Indianapolis Star and Muncie Star. This eventually led her to Washington D.C., where she was a correspondent for CBN News, and then to Kentucky, where she worked as press secretary for the Hopkins for Governor campaign. From there, she became press secretary for Family Research Council, heading FRC’s communication shop and hosting FRC’s television show “Straight Talk with FRC.”
As an entrepreneur, Hamrick then established KSH media, from which she worked with a Who’s Who of conservative and pro-family organizations. She strategized to create and advance a policy agenda through paid and earned media with an emphasis on marketing an effective story to news organizations. In 2017, Hamrick joined Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action, now taking the role of Vice President of Media & Policy.
As the daughter and granddaughter of ministers from an extended family committed to community service, Hamrick developed life-long pro-life convictions. But as a reporter in secular settings, her conversations with women about their abortion experience convinced her that not only was abortion the unjust ending of a preborn child’s life, but it also brought life-long devastation to women as well. Abortion harms women and is sold by a profitable industry that fails to deliver the one thing it promises – a problem-free ending of young life.
Hamrick has been featured on major media broadcasts, print, and radio nationwide, including on FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, et al, with quotes and op-eds in the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Washington Times, Breitbart, Rolling Stone, Associated Press, and beyond. Her decades of media experience have resulted in thousands of conversations with reporters considering the most crucial issues of the day.
Hamrick resides near Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, and she is a mother of four.
As SFLA/SFLAction Vice President of Media & Policy, Hamrick manages paid and earned media campaigns, devises strategy for coverage and messaging, and creates content from op-eds, speeches, news releases, talking points, and any other products needed to advance an effective policy agenda.
Stephanie Stone
Stephanie Stone grew up in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the Catholic University of America after studying Politics and English.
Stephanie has known she was called to the pro-life movement since she was 12, having attended the March for Life every year with her church, started her own pro-life newsletter there, and volunteered regularly. However, the pro-life mission became more real for her during her first year at CUA, where she got more involved with the pro-life club on campus (eventually becoming president), interned with Live Action, and began to hear the stories of women who had been betrayed by the abortion industry. Hearing about the pain and loneliness that many women had gone through, along with learning about the incredibly loving work of so many pro-life organizations in DC, helped Stephanie realize she was called to join in supporting women and saving lives.
During her time at CUA with Cardinals for Life, Stephanie worked with her Regional Coordinator, Michele Hendrickson (who is now her boss!), to bring a display to campus, go to the March for Life, and host CUA’s first Pep Rally for Life. A year after graduation, she joined SFLA as the Capital Area Regional Coordinator, assisting groups in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
Stephanie and her work have been featured on multiple news outlets such as Breitbart and Fox News, and her writing has been featured on Media Research Center’s NewsBusters, Maryland March for Life’s blog, and Students for Life of America’s blog. She has spoken on campuses across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, at press conferences, and regularly at churches in the Capital Area.
Stephanie currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia, and serves the Pro-Life Generation as Students for Life’s Standing With You Coordinator. This work includes the management of Standing With You, Students for Life’s pregnancy support program.
Lane Koch
Lane Koch is an award-winning political and government affairs strategist with nearly two decades of professional experience in political management ranging from city council races to national presidential campaigns. Lane has worked on four presidential campaigns and over 70 campaigns across 28 states, along with government and public affairs advocacy projects on a wide variety of policy issues including defense, healthcare, First Amendment issues, technology, and manufacturing.
Lane is a respected leader nationally for her expertise in grassroots mobilization, candidate ballot access, political management, and strategic communications. She excels in high-pressure environments, delivering results with sharp analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. She is adept at distilling complex political and policy issues into clear, impactful messaging and strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and result in winning campaigns and legislative agendas.
Throughout her career, Lane has gained valuable experience managing large teams and multiple projects simultaneously. She attributes her success in leadership to her dedication to making a positive impact on the people she works with and to her ability to build relationships and trust with key stakeholders.
Lane graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Political Science and will soon complete her Masters in Political Management from The George Washington University. She has completed the Republican National Committee’s campaign management training programs and earned a Certificate in Planning and Zoning from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Matthew Ray
Gillian Evans
As Social Media & Events Coordinator, Gillian shares Sidewalk Advocates for Life’s mission across multiple digital platforms and coordinates our teams at in-person conferences and events.
Gillian grew up pro-life, but it wasn’t until she was faced with an unexpected pregnancy at the age of 20 that she experienced the true beauty and breadth of the pro-life movement — how the offer of free resources, guidance, and mentorship can be truly life-changing. After she and her husband were served by the local pregnancy resource center, she continued to volunteer and advocate for the pro-life movement in her community.
Gillian graduated summa cum laude and with honors in 2017 from Missouri Western State University with her degree in Communications. After school, she advanced Christian, pro-life efforts and organizations through teaching, social media marketing, and online advertising. In 2023, she professionally joined the pro-life movement as the Missouri Her PLAN Coordinator, a project of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, working to fill the gaps of care for women and their families across the state. After relocating to Florida with an open heart for her next pro-life opportunity, Gillian joined the SAFL National Team. She has been on staff with SAFL for 2 years now!
Gillian and her husband, Zach, have been married for 11 years, and they have three children. She loves reading, thrifting, and antiquing. When she’s not volunteering at the pregnancy center, her Embrace Grace group, or at church, you’ll catch her bumming it at the beach with the family! Gillian and Zach have started the process to become foster parents as well, but a recent move to Tennessee has postponed this a bit!
Kyle Bonnell
Mark Serafino
Mark Serafino, principle of Sincerely Speaking LLC, offers keynote speeches, communication skills training, and consulting, coaching, and mentoring services to companies and individuals for a variety of industries. He also frequently serves as master of ceremonies for public events in his community. His articles on sales and communication skills have been published in Electrical Wholesaling Magazine.
Mark spent over three decades working in the wholesale electrical distribution industry, most notably for Omni Cable LLC. His career path included years of sales and branch management. He also served as regional vice-president at Omni, where he was responsible for expanding the company’s footprint. He successfully opened sales and distribution centers in St. Louis and Chicago.
In addition to his success in leading sales growth and development, Mark also implemented a variety of product and skills training programs that were used throughout the company.
Mark and his wife Valerie reside in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also the host of two programs aired on Covenant Radio in St. Louis.
Gavin Oxley
Gavin Oxley grew up in rural Southwest Virginia before realizing his dream of attending the University of Virginia, where he earned his degree in Medical Anthropology, Ethics, and Care with a minor in Environmental Science. He later earned his Master of Legal Studies from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
After finishing his time at UVA, Gavin began his career in the pro-life Movement with Students for Life of America, serving on campuses across Virginia and West Virginia and later as a field operations supervisor and head of medical and law student programming. During his time at SFLA, he began to develop his media and communications instinct. He set movement strategy and messaging in prominent national outlets.
Upon completing his Master’s, Gavin transitioned to use his legal expertise for the benefit of the Center for Client Safety, where he served as National Lead Investigator.
Continuing his influence among powerhouse players in the movement, Gavin now serves at Americans United for Life, where he has demonstrated his excellence and media instinct by effectively communicating strategy on a national scale as Legal Operations & Media Relations Manager.
From The Hill to Fox News to The Daily Wire, his expertise has been widely noted, especially on chemical abortion and at the intersection of all things culture, health, and law.
Jojo Ruba
Gavin Oxley grew up in rural Southwest Virginia before realizing his dream of attending the University of Virginia, where he earned his degree in Medical Anthropology, Ethics, and Care with a minor in Environmental Science. He later earned his Master of Legal Studies from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
After finishing his time at UVA, Gavin began his career in the pro-life Movement with Students for Life of America, serving on campuses across Virginia and West Virginia and later as a field operations supervisor and head of medical and law student programming. During his time at SFLA, he began to develop his media and communications instinct. He set movement strategy and messaging in prominent national outlets.
Upon completing his Master’s, Gavin transitioned to use his legal expertise for the benefit of the Center for Client Safety, where he served as National Lead Investigator.
Continuing his influence among powerhouse players in the movement, Gavin now serves at Americans United for Life, where he has demonstrated his excellence and media instinct by effectively communicating strategy on a national scale as Legal Operations & Media Relations Manager.
From The Hill to Fox News to The Daily Wire, his expertise has been widely noted, especially on chemical abortion and at the intersection of all things culture, health, and law.
Sean Corcoran
Sean Corcoran is the CEO of Men for Life, a national nonprofit dedicated to forming men in biblical masculinity and equipping them to protect Life, support mothers, and strengthen families. A pro-life speaker, writer, and podcast host, Sean shares a powerful personal testimony of abortion loss, addiction and recovery, and healing.
That healing ultimately led him back to the Catholic faith and to his vocation as a husband, father, and advocate for Life.
After a successful law career, Sean discerned a call to serve full-time in pro-life ministry. Today, he leads Men for Life’s national initiatives, including a groundbreaking fatherhood curriculum for pregnancy centers, an online community called the Men for Life Arena, and the Men for Life Podcast. On the podcast, he interviews leaders, scholars, and both men and women whose lives have been shaped by abortion and redemption. His forthcoming book explores how reclaiming authentic Christian masculinity is essential to rebuilding a culture of Life.
Sean is a husband and father of five — two biological and three adopted — and speaks across the country on fatherhood, masculinity, and the indispensable role of men in the pro-life movement.
