George Upper grew up in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro after studying English as an undergraduate. He then returned to UNCG to complete his Master of Arts in English and Master of Business Administration degrees. Soon after becoming a Christian while serving in the U.S. Army, George was convicted by the Holy Spirit …
Jillian Tymoszczuk
Jillian Tymoszczuk grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and is currently completing a degree at Georgetown University. Jillian believes building a culture of life begins at home: around dinner tables, on long walks, and in the quiet dreams two people dare to speak aloud and then build together. To her, being pro-life is an act of service: a commitment to protect …
Grant Atkinson
Grant Atkinson grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and graduated from Virginia Tech after studying Multimedia Journalism. As a Christian, Grant has always been passionate about the pro-life movement. He believes that God uniquely created every person before they were even born, which means that all preborn lives are precious and worthy of protection. His time at Alliance Defending Freedom, …
Brendan Cassell
Brendan Cassell grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science and from Christendom College in 2025 with an M.A. in Moral Theology. Brendan grew up in an area full of pro-abortion activists but always maintained and advocated for the rights of the unborn. After deepening his Catholic faith during …
Leslie Mendoza
Leslie Mendoza grew up in LaGrange, Illinois and graduated from Lyons Township High School before beginning her career in Political Advocacy and Non-Profit Development. Leslie found her pro-life calling in high school, when she realized how often young voices were excluded from conversations about life and human dignity. Having always dreamed of becoming a wife and mother, she developed a …
Kathleen Pelak
Kathleen Pelak grew up in Mattawan, Michigan and graduated from Aquinas College after studying Business Administration. While attending Aquinas College, Kathleen had the opportunity to be involved in her Pro-Life club on campus. This created opportunities for conversations, tabling, and attending the March for Life in DC. She is most passionate about human rights with a deep seated desire to …
Allison Clements
Allison Clements grew up in Salem, Oregon and is finishing up her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University (GCU). Allison had the privilege of being on the leadership team and eventually the president of the Students for Life group at GCU, where they worked to make an impact both on and off of campus; including throwing …
Jackson Lewis
Jackson Lewis grew up in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University after studying marketing. In high school, Jackson had many questions about his life’s meaning and purpose. One day in church, his local pregnancy resource center came and talked about its mission and the issue of abortion. He felt the Lord move him, and he has been …
Savannah O’Brien
Savannah O’Brien grew up on Long Island, NY. Savannah first started forming her pro-life convictions in high school when talking with pro-choice friends. Following high school and college, she was led to become more deeply involved in the pro-life movement and started leading the 40 Days for Life campaign in her city. This opportunity led to more roles in pro-life …
Michael Allers
Michael Allers Jr. grew up in New York, and graduated from James Madison University after studying Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Michael is a proud Catholic, and has always been a champion for creating a pro-life, pro-family society. Becoming a father has further cemented that passion. Michael currently resides in Charles Town, West Virginia, and serves the Pro-Life Generation as Students for …











