2023 Summit
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Morning General Session
REGENCY BALLROOM
Call to Order
Isabel Brown
Morning Welcome
Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life
Morning Keynote: A Message for the Pro-Life Generation
Allie Beth Stuckey, Blaze
Being a Pro-Life Leader in School and Beyond
Roger Severino, The Heritage Foundation
Planned Parenthood is NOT Unstoppable
Abby Johnson, ProLove Ministries & And Then There Were None
The Art of Persuasion: Pushing Past Roe and Saving the Preborn
Kimberly Bird, Live Action
Debunking the Myths of Chemical Abortion
Christina Francis, MD, CEO-Elect of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
Why Sidewalk Advocacy is Critical to Ending Abortion
Lauren Muzyka, Sidewalk Advocates for Life
How to Talk About Abortion
Trent Horn, Catholic Answers; Kristina Massa & Steve Wagner, Justice for All
Announcements
Isabel Brown
11:35am – SESSION 1
- True Grit & Failing Forward with Kristan Hawkins
- Your Past Does Not Define you with Toni McFadden, Pro-Life Speaker & Author
- Are You Called to Lead? with Mary Briganti and NLC leaders Alivia Grace Talley & Lydia Taylor
12:35 pm – LUNCH
1:45 pm – SESSION 2
- Generation Z with Isabel Brown*
- The Moveable Middle with Michele Hendrickson, The Mary Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement
- The Politician with Jena Powel, State Representative (OH-R)*
- Chemical Abortion - Being Proactive vs. Reactive with Kelly Lester, ProLove Ministries
2:45 pm – SESSION 3
- Winning the Post-Roe Legal Battle with Denise Harle, Alliance Defending Freedom
- The Legislative Strategy to Meet the Battles Ahead with Eric Teetsel, The Heritage Foundation
- Encountering Our Culture with Kelly Lester, ProLove Ministries
- Andy Olivastro - Vice President, Outreach, The Heritage Foundation
- Caitlin Burke – Professional Staff Member, Committee of Education and Labor Republicans, U.S. House of Representatives
- Erin Getz - Director, State March Program, March for Life Education and Defense Fund
- Dr. Christina Francis, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
3:35 - Snack Break
3:55 pm – SESSION 4
- Moving to Medical with Brandi Swindell, Stanton International
- Campus Policies that Support Life with Lori Cascio, Standing With You
- National Policies to Empower Life & Affirm Families with Anna Fronzaglia, The Clapham Group
4:55 pm - 7:00 pm - Evening General Session
REGENCY BALLROOM
…And We're Only Getting Started
Tyson Langhofer, Alliance Defending Freedom
Evening Keynote
Seth Dillon, Babylon Bee
Thank the Hosts
Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life
Summit Ends – Booths Open until 7 pm
Workshops
Click below to see all the workshops and speakers under each Workshop Track.
A Message for the Pro-Life Generation
-Allie Beth Stuckey, Blaze Media
Morning General Session Keynote
Don’t Let Them Stop You!
-Seth Dillon, Babylon Bee
Evening General Session Keynote
Planned Parenthood is NOT Unstoppable
-Abby Johnson, ProLove Ministries & And Then There Were None
The midterm elections have given us a new landscape for what is possible to accomplish within the pro-life movement legislatively and culturally. The pro-life movement cannot forget who the real enemy of women and children is: the abortion lobby that is led by Planned Parenthood. Now we have an opportunity to push to defund Planned Parenthood, continue to expose their practices which we know is harming their brand, and redirect their clients to life affirming resources.
How to be Unstoppable
- Setbacks Are the Start with Kelli Masters, Author & Professor*
- Your Past Does Not Define you with Toni McFadden, Relationships Matter
- True Grit & Failing Forward with Kristan Hawkins
The pro-life movement has faced many ups and downs over the past 50 years and there are more to come as we take the battle to our states, communities, and campuses. Being Unstoppable is not always easy but it will always get us closer to making abortion unavailable and unthinkable!
“Being a Pro-Life Leader in School and Beyond”
-Roger Severino, The Heritage Foundation
We never graduate from our responsibility to be joyful advocates for dignity and life. How can you develop the necessary leadership skills now to support life on campus and in the working world after graduation?
What is the post-Roe Strategy we must pursue?
- Generational Wins with Denise Harle, Alliance Defending Freedom
- The Legislative Strategy to Meet the Battles Ahead with Eric Teetsel, The Heritage Foundation
- Encountering Our Culture with Kelly Lester, ProLove Ministries
With the June 24, 2022 Dobbs decision reversing Roe the pro-life movement had to pivot hard on strategy. Now we have had half a year of experience in a post-Roe America, what have we learned and where do we need to go?
Winning the Court of Law & the Court of Public Opinion: What is the Post-Roe Battle?
-Denise Harle, Erica Steinmiller-Perdomo, and Bernadette Tasy, Alliance Defending Freedom
A discussion on how the legal and communications landscape will change in the post-Roe world.
Don’t Back Down Now: Protecting Pro-Life Clubs From Your School’s Discrimination
-Tyson Langhofer, Alliance Defending Freedom
Understanding and defending your Free Speech rights on campus to protect pro-life clubs from being discriminated against and silenced.
Launching Your Pro-Life Career
-Andy Olivastro, The Heritage Foundation, Sarah Parshall Perry - Senior Legal Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation*; Erin Getz, March for Life Education and Defense Fund; Dr. Christina Francis, American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The upcoming years are ripe with opportunity for the pro-life movement to make abortion unthinkable in America; to do that, we’ll need strong leaders in the policy, legal, grassroots, and medical fields. Join Heritage and current leaders from a variety of professions to learn how you can launch your Pro-Life Career!
Political Action Workshop
-Dustin Curtis, Titus Folks, Senator Jason Rapert, and Savanna Deretich, Students for Life Action
How does politics work and how do I get involved? Find out with the Students for Life Action team with insightful training, real case studies, and the marching orders you need to succeed to influence elections and legislation.
Men & The Pro-Life Movement
-Ryan Bomberger, The Radiance Foundation*; Peter Range, Ohio Right to Life*; Andy Secola, Students for Life of America; TBA, Abortion Survivor’s Network*
In a culture that is becoming more unwelcoming to men every day – the pro-life movement needs men more than ever! Men offer a unique perspective and role in the movement, and men are necessary for the creation of life and built to defend life. Join our panel of leaders to hear how abortion has impacted their lives, how they approach talking about abortion, and how you can be a part of raising more men into the movement to serve women & families and save lives.
How to Talk about Abortion
-Trent Horn, Catholic Answers; Kristina Massa and Steve Wagner, Justice for All
If you want to change minds about abortion, then you need to make sure you know how to use good arguments and be winsome in persuading people to join our movement. Join Trent & Kristina and learn how to be the best ambassador you can be for the pro-life movement!
Winsomely Engaging with Culture
- Generation Z with Isabel Brown*
- The Moveable Middle with Michele Hendrickson, The Mary Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement
- The Politician with Jena Powel, State Representative (OH-R)*
We need the right tools to win this culture! That means we need to know how to share the truth about abortion, lifesaving resources, and move people to be more pro-life. To create a culture of life we must win Gen Z, move and recruit those in the middle on abortion, and get our politicians to embrace life-affirming policies. It can seem like an overwhelming task but we are going to break it down for you and make sure you understand the tactics for winsomely engaging in culture.
Advanced Apologetics
-Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Trent will take you on a deep dive into the difficult questions regarding abortion and how to respond. Have you been stumped with how to respond to bodily autonomy or sovereign zone arguments? Then, this is the workshop for you!
Chemical Abortion- Being proactive vs. reactive
-Kelly Lester, ProLove Ministries
For 50 years, our movement has been reactive. Now, we must take a pro-woman, pro-active stance to shift the conversation and change the culture. Get inside information on what the abortion industry is telling women from a former worker who has also had a chemical abortion experience herself. This relational approach to helping and advocating for women will empower you to love first, and life will naturally follow. Being armed with truth and the methods we use at ProLove ministries will empower you to advocate for her on the sidewalk, in your school and in the courthouse.
Platforms & Pitfalls: Navigating Social Media
- Christine Yeargin and Autumn Higashi, Students for Life; and more TBA
Join this panel as we discuss how to grow your social media platform in a culture where social media is growing ever more important to get out pro-life messaging. We will help you to dialogue, equip, and even change minds online. All while navigating the landmines of haters, trolls, and “gotcha” arguments.
…And Were Only Getting Started
- Tyson Langhofer, Alliance Defending Freedom
Free Speech is still vital to the Pro-Life Movement even now that Roe has been overturned!
The Art of Persuasion: Pushing Past Roe and Saving the Preborn
- Kimberly Bird, Live Action
We saw the demise of Roe v Wade. Now, we begin the next part of our fight, which is even more important than the first. By centering our pro-life advocacy on the anchors we know will end abortion, we can change hearts and minds. Kimberly Bird, VP of External Relations at Live Action, will speak to the relentless, winsome, and excellent work that must take place to persuade a pro-life America.
Debunking the Myths of Chemical Abortion
- Christina Francis, MD, CEO-Elect of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists (AAPLOG)
Chemical abortion pills make up over 50% of abortions in the US. After the Dobbs decision the abortion lobby has been pushing out misinformation about this abortion procedure that puts women’s lives in danger. Dr. Francis will break down the myths surrounding this abortion procedure and equip you to talk about it effectively.
Why Sidewalk Advocacy is Critical to Ending Abortion
-Lauren Muzyka, Sidewalk Advocates for Life
Sidewalk Advocates are the last line of defense before women enter abortion facilities — and perhaps their only source of real help and hope. Whether abortion is banned, limited, or legal in your state, sidewalk advocacy is the key to serving pregnant moms and saving lives.
Quitters Panel: What's Really Happening Inside the Doors of the Abortion Clinics?
- Representatives from And Then There Were None
A panel of former abortion workers will share their firsthand knowledge and experiences so you can hear what the abortion industry doesn’t want you to know. You'll leave empowered with new ways to outmaneuver the strategies of the abortion industry. You will also fall in love with the humanity, healing, and honesty of these women and insight into the workers and other pro-life supporters in your communities.
SERVING WOMEN & SAVING LIVES: Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
- Moving to Medical with Brandi Swindell, Stanton International
- Campus Policies that Support Life with Camille Cisneros, Standing With You
- National Policies to Empower Life & Affirm Families with Anna Fronzaglia, The Clapham Group
Making abortion unavailable through legislation is only one side of the strategy for the pro-life movement. We also need to make abortion unthinkable by making sure we are able to one to one compete with the abortion industry and create life affirming policies that start at pregnancy and continue on through the early years of a child’s life. Find out how our movement is working to better serve women and how you can get involved.
What's in the Water? Is Chemical Abortion Poisoning the Environment
-Kristi Hamrick, Students for Life Action; Zac Kester, Charitable Allies; Elise Neff, Students for Life; Dustin Curtis, Students for Life Action
It’s going to take out-of-the-box tactics to protect women and their children from the harms of chemical abortion. It may start with having a conversation about cows experiencing spontaneous abortions near wastewater treatment plants and exposing the environmental harms of flushing human remains and chemicals into the wastewater systems. It may start with blocking mail-order chemical abortion pills. It may start with the FDA, your local Attorney General’s office, or by educating and lobbying your representatives – but is has to start with YOU knowing what is going on and what you can do about it!
Standing With Her in Post-Roe America
- Michele Hendrickson and Kate Maloney, Students for Life of America; and more TBA
In a Post-Roe world we need to make sure that she knows we are standing with her through her pregnancy journey and that abortion truly is unthinkable. We do this through work like Standing With You and Abortion Free Cities – building networks and coalitions of support. Want to find out what you can do on campus, in communities, and in church? Join us!
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