President & CEO
Lauren is an attorney whose passion for defending the sanctity of human life led her into the pro-life movement; she serves as the President & CEO of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. In college, Lauren prayed and sidewalk counseled outside former Planned Parenthood Director Abby Johnson's abortion facility and experienced the very first 40 Days for Life campaign. After witnessing how prayer and peaceful outreach transformed the sidewalk from a place of confusion to life, she was hooked. Her vision, coupled with prayer and openness to God, equips her for pro-life leadership.
Programs Department
Director of Programs
Brooke serves as the Director of Programs at Sidewalk Advocates for Life, overseeing our team of Regional Programs Managers who directly serve and support all our local volunteer teams on the sidewalk. She has a diverse background in pro-life work -- previously serving as a pregnancy resource center director, and before that, as part of the Students for Life of America team in California and Arizona. Brooke’s passion for life, coupled with her leadership experience, have perfectly equipped her as a servant-oriented leader for our Programs Department.
Senior Regional Programs Manager
Elizabeth advises sidewalk advocacy teams in the western region of United States. Her fire for empowering mothers was born from experience when she faced an unexpected pregnancy as a young adult. Though a client at Planned Parenthood, she fought to have her child, later became a pro-life doula and nurse, and finally signed on with SAFL. Elizabeth brings warmth and sincerity to the Programs Department and caring support for our Sidewalk Advocates.
Senior Regional Programs Manager
Linda advises sidewalk advocacy teams in the southern region of the United States. Her pro-life story began with the heartbreak of abortion. After receiving God's mercy and healing, Linda knew her witness could change hearts. She began volunteering at her local pregnancy center. While studying for her doctorate in physical therapy, Linda was sent to Utah where she participated in a local March for Life and received training with SAFL. She knew she had to bring this life-saving program back home to South Florida.
Senior Regional Programs Manager
Melissa advises sidewalk advocacy teams in the central region of United States. She began her pro-life journey working for a pregnancy resource center and as a participant in 40 Days for Life. While in prayer on the sidewalk, she discovered Sidewalk Advocates for Life. For the past seven years, she has served as a Sidewalk Advocate and as a co-leader of her local team for the last two years. Melissa shares her experience and commitment to cultivating a culture of life with the SAFL Program Leaders she advises.
Senior Regional Programs Manager
Susan advises sidewalk advocacy teams in the eastern region of United States. She felt drawn to the pro-life movement after researching and learning the reality of abortion. Susan began a SAFL location at the very facility where a close friend worked as an escort, then soon after joined the National Team. We are blessed by her experience on the sidewalk and deep conviction serving our leaders and advocates across the map.
Regional Programs Manager
Kelly equips and supports sidewalk advocacy teams serving in South Florida and Latin America. As a teenager, she began praying outside abortions facilities and educated others in her church about the sanctity of life. The arrival of Sidewalk Advocates for Life in Miami was an answer to her prayers, giving her the tools to connect women in crisis with real help and hope. Kelly's passion for her faith and her enthusiasm for life are a beautiful gift to the South Florida sidewalk ministry where she has grown into a leader, activating others to serve.
Programs Executive Assistant
Lisa collects data, forms composites, and acts as the right-hand woman for the Programs Department. Reading and realizing how many problems stem from legal abortion, Lisa saw pro-life work with new eyes, understanding its importance. Lisa’s humble service and keen mind for detail are the cherry on top for our Programs Department.
Communications Department
Director of Communications
Elisabeth oversees the Communications Department, managing projects ranging from social media, email campaigns, and e-newsletters to printed communications and media relations. A longtime writer and editor whose work has been widely published in Christian media, Elisabeth knows that every word counts when a Sidewalk Advocate is striving to assist a woman in need and save a preborn child.
Communications Specialist
Becky helps craft the SAFL message and coordinate communication projects. Her passion for the pro-life movement began in college, where she helped relaunch the local Students for Life chapter. During her career as an attorney, Becky volunteered as a Gabriel Angel assisting pregnant mothers and as a chastity speaker. In 2010, her commitment grew into full-time work for the Respect Life Ministry in Dallas, Texas. Becky is thrilled to use her eye for detail and skill as a communicator to further the SAFL mission.
Social Media & Events Coordinator
Gillian shares SAFL's mission across multiple digital platforms and at in-person conferences and events. Gillian grew up pro-life, but it wasn’t until she faced an unexpected pregnancy that she experienced the true beauty of the pro-life movement. With a degree in Communications, Gillian helped advance Christian, pro-life efforts through education and marketing, including serving as the Missouri Her PLAN Coordinator. Her devotion to the mission, coupled with her education and experience, now helps share and expand the impact of sidewalk outreach.
Development Department
Director of Development
Rachel serves as the Director of Development, walking alongside and stewarding Ministry Partners who feel called to make a transformational impact through significant financial gifts. She brings 15+ years of experience promoting the culture of life through ministry, development, and communications to the sidewalk mission. Rachel's gifts for relationship building, strategic communication, and mission-driven fundraising are a blessing to our Development team as it creates and cultivates relationships with our community of supporters.
Development Assistant
Kelsey helps develop and foster our relationships with ministry partners who support the SAFL mission. Kelsey has always supported the pro-life movement. Her desire to promote the sanctity of life grew even more when she and her husband found out they were expecting their first child. Kelsey finds joy in making things organized and strives to leave a positive impact on everyone she encounters, which makes her role at SAFL the perfect fit for her.
Development and Executive Associate
Carmen provides administrative support to our Development Department, as well as helping manage the busy schedule of our President & CEO. Carmen's commitment to the sanctity of life was first modeled by her parents, who gave a home to her teenage friend who was pregnant. That commitment continued through her college years -- praying outside Planned Parenthood -- and beyond. Her diverse work experience in service-oriented positions and her faith in God's plans, make Carmen a wonderful blessing to our team.
Finance & Administration Department
Director of Finance and Administration
Erin keeps our gears moving within the organization! Her lifelong passion for the pro-life movement grew when she was expecting her first baby, and she felt called to take a more active role. Praying for a door to open, she jumped at the chance to work with Sidewalk Advocates for Life. Erin has a sharp mind and excels in the details, which makes her the perfect head of our Finance and Administration department.
