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 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 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 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 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 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 …

Stacie Ferry grew up in West Hartford, CT and graduated from Mount Saint Mary College, NY after studying Mathematics. Stacie was in elementary school when abortion was put on the ballot. Her school was a polling station. Her friend persuaded Stacie to her position until she got home, where her mother explained that it meant a child in the womb …

Mia Akins grew up in Douglasville, GA and graduated from Florida International University, after studying Biology. Mia grew up attending pro-life events with her family and church community. When Roe v. Wade was reversed, she knew she needed to become more informed on the pro-life position so she could adequately defend the preborn to her pro-choice friends. Educational materials and …

Christina Rickard grew up in Warrenton, Virginia, and graduated from Coastal Carolina University, after studying Communications and minoring in Journalism. Christina’s pro-life advocacy began in her junior year of College when she met the President of the Pro-Life Club on her college campus at a bonfire at her university’s Newman Center. After meeting the President, Christina learned how large an …

Madi Pianalto grew up in Chandler, Arizona, and graduated from Franciscan University after studying Theology. Madi first came in contact with the pro-life movement through her church, and attended several March for Life protests with her parish throughout highschool. While attending Franciscan University, she learned more about the inherent dignity of the human person, and the responsibility each person has …