Meet Our 2027 Speakers
Our goal at the Stand for Life Conference is to bring you a full-spectrum approach to the pro-life cause. We want you to hear different points of emphasis and a variety of methods so that you can discover how to be effective in pro-life advocacy in ways that best align with your own gifts and talents.
Mark Harrington
Mark is the Founder and President of Created Equal, a pro-life education, and outreach organization based in Columbus, Ohio. Mark travels to universities across the nation reaching students, inspiring young apologists, mentoring future leaders, and introducing cutting-edge tactics to the pro-life effort. Prior to launching Created Equal, from 1999-2011, Mark served as Executive Director of the Midwest office of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform—where he led outreach on college campuses, which reached millions of students with massive mobile displays conveying the horrifying reality of abortion, likening abortion to other well-known crimes against humanity throughout history. At Created Equal, Mark is realizing his vision of uniting human rights defenders to carry on the fight to end abortion. Over the years, Created Equal has built a state-of-the-art delivery system that specializes in transforming formerly apathetic students into long-term foot soldiers in the war against abortion, and more broadly, the culture of death. Step by step, Created Equal brings the next generation into the fold through its Justice Ride, Day of Action, and Road Trips for Life, builds commitment through its summer and gap year internship programs, and partners with them in their careers, teaching them how to hold the line against the culture of death in their own professions and social spheres. Mark hosts The Mark Harrington Show and is broadcast on radio, including America Family Radio’s 180 stations across America, and Salem Radio on Saturday in Ohio and Indiana.
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Jamie Campbell
I serve serves as the Executive Director of Oxford Women’s Care Center in Oxford, Ohio, a life-affirming pregnancy center located in the heart of a college community with more than 22,000 students. My passion is to see the center become a beacon of hope, a “light on the hill” where students and families experiencing unplanned pregnancies find compassionate care, practical support, and the hope of Jesus Christ. She is committed to protecting both the lives of the unborn and the dignity of every individual who walks through the center’s doors. She believes every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with kindness, compassion, and respect. Through Christ-centered services, education, and community partnerships, her team seeks to save both lives and souls by sharing the love and truth of the Gospel. In addition to her leadership at Oxford Women’s Care Center, she serves on the Board of Butler County Right to Life and have faithfully served as a Sidewalk Advocate, offering hope, encouragement, and life-affirming alternatives to women facing abortion decisions.Her heart is to equip churches, mobilize communities, and inspire others to stand for life with both conviction and compassion. She is grateful for every opportunity to serve and look forward to seeing God continue to transform lives throughout Oxford and beyond.
James Abernathy
James Abernathy is an attorney by trade, but his passion is speaking and writing to advocate for the body and the dignity of dependence—matters close to his heart as a quadriplegic. He has written for The Gospel Coalition and has an upcoming article in Touchstone magazine. He is also a husband, father, and homeschooling teacher. He earned a B.A. at Miami University (Ohio), a M.A. at Fuller Theological Seminary, and a J.D. at Regent University School of Law. He loves spending time with his family, writing, reading all things good, true, and beautiful, and watching baseball—his first love. You can follow him on Substack @JamesAbernathy and X/Twitter and contact him by email here.
Jennifer Gross
It is a great honor for Representative Jennifer Gross to serve the citizens of Ohio. State Rep. Jennifer Gross is currently serving her third term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 45th District, which includes West Chester Township, Ross Township, Morgan Township, and Fairfield City. In addition to serving as Chairwoman of the House Medicaid Committee, Gross is currently a member of the House Community Revitalization, Government Oversight, and Health committees, and the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. Gross is a 21-year Air Force veteran and retired Lt. Colonel, who served our great nation in Saudi Arabia during Operation Provide Comfort and in Sarajevo during Operation Provide Promise. Gross retired from the military in 2008. She is currently a member of American Legion Post 681 and VFW Post 7696, where she became the first active female inductee in February 2019. Gross has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 20 years and a registered nurse for 35 years. Prior to becoming an NP, she managed a three million dollar territory for Eli Lilly. She participated as a sub-investigator for Operation WARP Speed developing treatments to help battle COVID-19. Gross believes in strong public policy that supports Ohio business success and protects the unborn. She will uphold Ohioans constitutional freedoms and engage with pro-life speakers.



