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.jpg) | Kay Allen moved to Phoenix from Chicago to become the first full time paid Executive Director of 1st Way Pregnancy Center. With a vision to unify the pregnancy centers, Kay was instrumental in bringing together all pro life leaders who agreed the Valley needed a mobile ultrasound program. Thus 1st Way and the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix, founded the HOPE Ultrasound Mobile Unit, the 1st mobile unit of its kind West of the Ohio Valley. Now mobile units are opening all over the country, calling Kay to ask for a blue print of how to do it. Kay's vision is to collaborate and unify pro life organizations throughout the Valley. For more information about 1st Way, go to www.1stway.net.
Speaking Topics: Pro-Life, Pregnancy Centers, Women's Health Issues Contact Information: 602-261-7522 |
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 | Monica H. Breaux PhD, MSW grew up in southwest Louisiana where she established a pregnancy center and taught NFP for the Couple to Couple League for 7 years. Her greatest honor is being blessed with the gift of 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She explains how the wisdom of our Catholic doctrine is validated by sexual addiction research, which was the topic of her doctoral dissertation. She has instructed the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors, AZ State Abstinence Education Coordinators, and Bishop Olmsted’s Presbyteral Council, has been a guest of TV talk shows and an authority on gender identity issues for Maricopa Governance Policies. Her presentation “Misunderstanding our Catholic response to a gay identity” has been shown at conferences, parishes, and high schools. She moved to AZ to attend ASU and has taught RCIA at the Newman Center for 12 years. She lives in Tempe and is a member of OLMC parish, where her ministry, Humanly Possible, has evolved into a national lay ecclesial movement for clerics, consecrated and laity who recognize the injustice of sexual immorality and the need for a spiritual work of mercy. In June 2010, she was honored by CSWNA, a national association, as “Catholic Social Worker of the Year.” As a member of CatholicTherapists.com, she offers practical resources for healing. For more information about Monica, visit her website at http://www.gotruth.com/breaux/.
Speaking Topics: Catholic sexual ethics, Pornography, Homosexuality, Sex Ed |
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 | Brooke Burns is a dynamic speaker whose personality instantly connects with her audiences. Her authentic joy and genuine concern for humanity inspire people to not only listen but to become active in the restoration of human dignity. She recently spent 14 months in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she served the poorest of the poor though Hearts Home. Currently, she is the Education Director for Arizona Right to Life. She has worked for Not My Kid Organization as well as been a leader in Phoenix Pure Fashion. Brooke is also a featured author in the book I Choose God. Speaking Topics: Self-Worth, Modesty, Chastity, and Pro-Life Contact Information: brookebburns@gmail.com
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 | William A. Chavira, M.D., P.C. is a pro-life OBGYN with his own private practice. Currently, he is the Medical Director of Natural Family Planning at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Speaking Topics: Natural Family Planning and Pro-Life Medical Ethics |
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 | Lisa Clouse is a physician's assistant at a local medical center. She uses her knowledge of medicine to educate audiences about the negative effects of contraception, women's health issues and the benefits of Natural Family Planning. Currently, she is a certified Natural Family Planning instructor. Lisa's positive attitude and passion for life makes an imprint of Christ's love on audiences everywhere. Speaking Topics: Natural Family Planning, Women's Health Issues, and Contraception |
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 | Steve Greene and Becky Bowers-Greene With a bachelor’s in English from Franciscan University of Steubenville and master’s in Theology from St. Meinrad Seminary, Steve has been teaching and speaking to youth and adults for 12 years. A former high-school theology teacher and current adjunct professor of philosophy at Mesa Community College, Steve brings both academic and firsthand experience to his talks regarding marriage, the dignity of life, men’s call to selfless love, and the contrast between secular and Christian ethics. Becky has been speaking to audiences of all ages for 12 years, first as a University of Arizona gymnast and Miss Tucson Valley — delivering talks on education, athletics, and goal-setting — and more recently on her conversion to Catholicism and subsequent passion for the pro-life movement, Natural Family Planning, and the beauty of femininity. She is also a freelance writer with published works in the areas of religion, parenting, health and wellness, and aviation. Speaking Topics: Sanctity of Life, Pro-life Conversion, Marriage, Relationships, and the Gift of Sexuality, Natural Family Planning, God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage (Theology of the Body), True Feminism and the Dignity of the Human Person. Steve and Becky speak together and separately. |
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 | Mark Henry, JD is a Christian author, speaker and attorney who serves the Christian community in the areas of charitable giving development, estate planning, pro-life heath care protection and financial matters. Mark is a Certified Biblical Stewardship Instructor and is available to speak to churches and ministries on these and other Christian faith based topics. Mark has achieved professional recognition in the stewardship planning arena, having authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively on these subjects. He is the author of the popularly acclaimed book "Finish Faithful, How To Create A Lasting Christian Legacy For Your Family” as well as “What You Need To Know About Living Wills, Euthanasia & Estate Planning”. He has spoken on these subjects at numerous venues, including EWTN, Diocesan Stewardship Conferences, National Catholic Family Conferences, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Human Life International Conferences, State Right To Life Conferences and many other venues. Speaking Topics: Euthanasia, Living Wills, Pro-life Heath Care Protection and Financial Matters.
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 | John J. Jakubczyk was a past president of Arizona Right to Life. He has been active in the pro-life movement since 1975. An attorney in private practice for over 31 years, John has represented pro-life individuals and organizations, defended sidewalk counselors and activists, and advocated for women exploited by abortion profiteers. John currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has spoken throughout the nation over the last 30 years on a variety of pro-life and family related subjects. He has assisted in the drafting and enactment of legislation in Arizona and elsewhere. Past president of Arizona Right to Life, founder of Southwest Life and Law Center, and Life Educational Corporation, he currently advises various leaders and boards of national pro-life organizations. He is an active Roman Catholic and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He has experience and wisdom in assembling, equipping, motivating and growing a local chapter for significant community impact. John is also well versed on end-of life issues and debated Jack Kevorkian’s attorney at ASU years ago. John and his wife Petra are parents to eleven (11) children and four grandchildren. John is currently president of Life Educational Corporation. Check out his blog at http://www.jakubczykonlife.blogspot.com. Speaking Topics: Abortion, Euthanasia, Embryonic Stem Cells, Pro-Life Law, Marriage, Chastity, Masculinity Contact Information: 602-468-0030 |
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.jpg) | David Lins has facilitated over 200 retreats and given talks in over 10 states and three countries. His talks or writings have been featured on lifeteen.com, faithandlifetv.com and soundmission.org. He has appeared on the television show “Catholics Matter,” in “The Catholic Sun” newspaper, on XM/Sirius Radio’s “The Busted Halo Show,” and on Immaculate Heart Radio’s “The Bishop’s Hour.” He is also the co-host of The David and Craig Show – one of the most popular young adult Catholic podcasts on iTunes (www.thedavidandcraigshow.com). He counts it an honor to have been the first member of the National Evangelization Teams from the state of Arizona (in 1992). He has been a full-time director of youth ministry since 1995 and is currently the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Scottsdale, AZ. He is passionate about men being men after God’s own heart, loving his wife, Maryrose, into heaven and the Green Bay Packers. Speaking Topics: Chastity, Marriage, Masculinity, Self-Worth, Modesty Contact Information: davidmartinlins@gmail.com |
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 | Maricela P. Moffitt, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P. Marci Moffitt graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1986. She is Board certified in Internal Medicine and has practice Medicine for 20 years in Arizona. She obtained a Masters degree in Public Health in 1994 at the University of Arizona. She is currently holds the academic rank of Associate Professor of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Doctoring Curriculum at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. She is a part-time Hospitalist at the VA in Phoenix. She currently serves on the 1st Way (a crisis pregnancy center) Board of Directors as Past President; The HOPE Board, (mobile ultrasound units); The Phoenix Diocesan Medical Ethics Board; the Catholic Physicians Guild of Phoenix as secretary and the Catholic Medical Association as Vice President. She teaches with her husband in the RCIA program at Corpus Christi parish. She is married to Dr. Robert A. Moffitt; they have three children. Speaking Topics: Stem Cell Research and Cloning, Euthanasia and Other End of Life Issues, Vaccine and Biologic Therapies and Their Link to Abortion, Practicing Medicine as a Catholic Physician: An Opportunity to Witness |
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 | Mary Moore is a syndicated columnist, author and speaker. Her column, “Wholly Family” has been encouraging Catholic families for over five years. As a mother and wife, a former high school English teacher, and a daughter of a 40 year veteran deacon, Mary finds writing an ideal avenue for sharing the joys and challenges of living out the vocation of Catholic family life. She has traveled throughout the United States speaking on marriage, family life, and the power of the feminine genius. Her book Rocking the Cradle Catholic: Raising Little Saints in a Lukewarm Culture has been featured on Sirius XM Radio's "The Catholics Next Door," CatholicMom.com and Lisa Hendey's "Catholic Moments." Mary currently resides in Mesa, Arizona with her husband of ten years and their four children. Speaking Topics: Marriage, Family Life and the Power of the Feminine Genius |
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.jpg) | Mary Patterson is the President and Founder of the non-profit youth organization Arizona Teens for Life. She’s also involved in Pure Fashion, an organization that promotes the dignity and modesty of women, volunteers for various causes, and works as a receptionist at a local crisis pregnancy center. Mary is the oldest of six children in a Catholic family, and is a homeschooled junior in high school. She currently holds the position of Prolife Activities Director for the teens in her homeschool group, and is also the National Co-Director of Teen Defenders, a project of Prolife Unity. Mary is planning on getting her CNA degree this summer, and would like to become a nurse. Speaking Topics: Abortion and Pro-Life Activism |
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 | Dcn. Dick Petersen, M.D. is a Radiologist by profession. He began is career in the Air Force and has since practiced in Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska and Arizona. He has also served as a Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following a brief retirement, he returned to practice at Chandler Regional Hospital, where he still serves. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Diagnostic and Nuclear Radiology, and by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. He was ordained Permanent Diaconate Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and is the Sanctity of Life Coordinator for St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. He and his wife Janice have been married 45years and counting. Speaking Topics: Abortion, End of Life Issues, Sanctity of Life, Stem Cell Research, Cloning, Infertility Issues, Negative Effects of Contraception, Marriage, Sacramentality of Marriage Contact Information: rjpmd@cox.net |
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 | Eric Porteous graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in 2002 with a B.A. in Communication. For 8 years he was the Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. During his time at St. Patrick’s Eric led numerous mission trips to Mexico with the Friends of the Orphans Organization. He has spoken to hundreds of men and thousands of teens. His authentic and direct message is not only spoken but lived out in his daily life. Currently, Eric is the Central Region Director for Life Teen International, an International Catholic Youth Ministry Organization. His daily task is to reach out to parishes and help them implement strong youth ministry programs. He travels around the world training youth ministers and core members and leading retreats for both teens and adults. Eric is married to his beautiful wife Alissa, and they live in Tempe, AZ. He is a sports fanatic, and in his free time you can see him on the field or the court! Speaking Topics: Masculinity, Self Worth and Chastity Contact Information: eporteous@lifeteen.com |
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.jpg) | Melanie Pritchard is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Life and Love (www.fflal.org). She previously was the Education Director for Life Ed. Corp., speaking on behalf of Arizona Right to Life. She has spoken nationwide to thousands of people at many churches, schools and organizations about modesty, chastity, pro-life issues, and marriage. Melanie is currently the virtue speaker for Phoenix Pure Fashion, a speaker for the Diocese of Phoenix God’s Plan for Marriage Program, a speaker for Steubenville Youth Conferences, and a board member for Phoenix Natural Family Planning. To help people send positive and pro-life messages with their clothing, she created a clothing line called "Refuge Clothing Co.” (www.refugeclothing.com). In 2010, The Catholic Physicians Guild of Phoenix honored her with the "Evangelium Vitae Award." In addition, in March 2007, the Phoenix Business Journal honored her with “The 40 Most Successful People Under 40 Award”. She has starred in two national commercials that promoted the value of life and the sanctity of marriage, has spoken on several radio stations, is a featured author in the book I Choose God, and has written her own book called, The Day I Died about her survival after suffering an amniotic fluid embolism. View more at www.melaniepritchard.org. Speaking Topics: Self-Worth, Femininity, Modesty, Chastity, Pro-Life, Contraception, Marriage, and Family Contact Information: Melanie@fflal.org |
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 | Gabriela Rodiles is a freshman at Arizona State University and Barrett, The Honors College, majoring in Journalism with a Broadcast emphasis. She attended Xavier College Preparatory, where she was an active member of the Right to Life Club, Student Ambassadors and Student Council. In high school, Gabriela was Homecoming Queen and was a leader in the Phoenix chapter of Pure Fashion, a program that encourages teen girls to live, act, and dress in accordance with their dignity as children of God. Gabriela was the Mistress of Ceremonies at the 2010 Arizona Rally for Life, where she spoke to 2,000 people. She is especially passionate about inspiring young women to discover their self dignity and embrace their true beauty as daughters of God. She believes that the most fulfilling and joyful life is one that is lead by Christ.
Speaking Topics: Self-Worth, Chastity, Modesty, and Pro-Life
Contact Information: grodiles@gmail.com. |
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 | Amanda Quihuis Ruiz graduated from A.S.U. with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. She has worked over the past 10 years as a youth minister, teacher, or mentor. Amanda has been married to Izalco for 5 years, and they have 2 children, Magdalena and John Maximus. Together they founded Kalos Theatre, Inc. whose mission is to train artists to create and produce quality theatre to inspire change for the betterment of mankind. Amanda uses her gift of storytelling, humor, and her testimony to inspire audiences. She writes and performs theatrical pieces that address issues on self-worth, chastity, abortion, and the Sacrament of Marriage. "Even in situations where culture and Church are far apart, art remains a kind of bridge to religious experience." Pope John Paul II Speaking Topics: Self-Worth, Chastity, Abortion, and the Sacrament of Marriage |
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 | Daniel Tansill has been close to the Church since he grew up at St. Timothy's parish in Mesa and was involved in Life Teen. At ASU, he helped found Saint Paul's Outreach (SPO) on campus with 6 other student missionaries. SPO is a national organization that promotes engaging college students in a life of Christian discipleship. His love of adventure, challenges, and the Lord inspired a cross-country cycling trip to promote and raise money for SPO. Cycling over 3,000 miles in 58 days, he raised over $10,000 by speaking in eight different states. Daniel has also experienced the beauty of the Catholic Church on a global scale by traveling throughout Europe and staying with various Catholic communities in seven countries. An ASU graduate with a Bachelor's in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, he practices Real Estate and will serve as Campus Outreach Director at ASU's Newman Center. Daniel has a passion for sharing with others the joy that he's found in the beauty and richness of the Catholic Church.
Speaking Topics: Masculinity, Abortion, Chastity, and Self Worth Contact Information: dtansill@gmail.com or (480) 466-6127 |
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 | Karen Williams grew up in Southeastern Michigan and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University in 1988. Karen has been married to her husband Ron for 19 years and together they raise two beautiful sons, age 18 & 13. Karen and Ron founded Catholic Edition, an online website portal for Catholic news and information. Karen has returned to graduate school to earn a Masters in Professional Counseling. She hopes one day to start a practice that provides mental and spiritual healing for post abortive men and women and recovery for those who suffer from substance abuse. Karen is currently involved in a sidewalk counseling ministry where she and her collaborators bring the message of hope and health to young men and women facing the challenges of a society that increasingly demeans our human dignity. Currently, Karen is the Director of Education for Arizona Right to Life. Her greatest joys in life are God, family and service. The Williams Family resides in Phoenix and are members at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree. See more about Karen on her blog at http://xpensiveperfume.blogspot.com/.
Speaking Topics: Post-Abortive healing, Sidewalk Counseling, Effective and Graciously Communicating the Pro-Life Message, the Politics & Law of Abortion, Black Genocide, Abortion-Inside the Choice and End of Life Issues. Contact Information: 602-708-8809 |
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.jpg) | Deidre Wilson, D.O., NFPMC, received her training in the Creighton Model Fertility Care System and Napro Technology at Pope Paul VI institute for the Study of Human Reproduction in 2008. She is currently a member of the AAFCP (American Academy of Fertility Care Professionals) and is a Certified Fertility Care medical consultant. This specialized training allows Dr. Wilson to provide an approach to sexuality and fertility treatment, which is as successful as artificial approaches, cooperative and non-destructive to reproductive health. Dr. Wilson grew up in southern California and completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at Arizona State University. She received her Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree in 2002 from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She then completed her internship in family medicine in Mesa, AZ in 2003. Passionate about women’s health, Dr. Wilson has been in private general practice devoted to the care of women, children, and families. She has been the staff physician at Life Choices Women’s Clinic since 2006. She treats the whole person combining compassion with exceptional medical care. View more at www.naproaz.org. Dr. Wilson lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband David and their four daughters. While not practicing medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, swimming, hiking, cooking, church involvement, and teaching.
Speaking Topics: Abortion, Contraception and NFP and also the application of CrMS and naprotechnology. Contact Information :naproaz@gmail.com |
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