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 …
Cailey Difulco grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana Tech University after studying Business Administration. Cailey’s passion for the pro-life movement was sparked at a young age. With both her mother and older sister having become mothers as teenagers, and her mom having been adopted as an infant, Cailey grew up surrounded by quiet, powerful testimonies to the …
Hannah Hoogland grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado and graduated from Grand Canyon University after studying History and Secondary Education. Hannah grew up always being against late term abortion, but she was not sure how she felt about chemical abortion, despite her mother volunteering at a Christian Pregnancy Counseling Center throughout her youth. Hannah was in DC at the Capitol …
Matthew Gozzi grew up in Guilford, Connecticut, and graduated from the University of Miami after studying Biology. Matthew was raised Catholic and has been involved in his church community from a young age. He went on to mentor confirmation students and teach youth ministry. This foundation has led him to involvement in mission-based work and the pro-life movement. Matthew currently …
Danise grew up in Chandler, Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University after studying Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. Danise’s pro-life journey began in high school when she researched and presented to her English class on the ethical problems with funding Planned Parenthood. The pushback she received from peers and teachers about the project furthered her convictions to speak …
Manuel Castañeda IV grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from Holy Apostles College and Seminary after studying Theology. Manuel became involved with the pro-life movement through his work in ministry and pastoral outreach in the Diocese of Orlando, where he encountered firsthand the need to support and protect the unborn. He strongly believes in upholding the dignity of …
Abby Johnson went to work for Planned Parenthood believing she would be helping women. After working her way up from volunteer to director of one of their facilities and even winning Planned Parenthood’s employee of the year award, Abby had a surprising change of heart after witnessing a live ultrasound guided abortion procedure. It became clear in that moment that …
Hadassa Martin grew up in Orlando, Florida, and brings six years of expertise in marketing operations and project management across multiple industries. Hadassa’s passion for the pro-life movement deepened through her work in youth ministry, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of supporting young people facing difficult decisions. This experience shaped her commitment to creating real change in how we …