Mary Kate Horlander grew up in Indianapolis, IN and graduated from the University of Mary after studying Communications – Media Production. She previously worked as a public health communications specialist for North Dakota Health and Human Services, as well as the communications specialist for the North Dakota Legislative Council. Mary Kate grew up pro-life but fell away from these views …
Olivia D’Angelo grew up in Clayton, North Carolina and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville after studying Creative Writing. She is currently pursuing graduate studies in Publishing at The George Washington University and holds a Paralegal Certificate from South College Asheville. Olivia joined the pro-life cause in high school after she began questioning the pro-choice narratives fed …
Diego Enrique Sananez grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and served two years and two summers as a Catholic missionary with NET Ministries (one year) and Life Teen (two summers and one year). He also studied Theology and Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville and hopes to finish his degree someday soon. Diego first came to the pro-life movement in high …
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 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 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 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 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 …