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Iowa Pregnancy Support

Your Support Team at IRTL

Meet the people standing up for you and your baby.

About Iowa Right to Life

At Iowa Right to Life, it doesn’t matter if it’s a preborn baby in their mother’s womb or a beloved grandfather in his last days, we believe each life is deserving of love and dignity. Each person on staff, every volunteer, and our partner organizations have the same goal in mind: showing the importance of human life at every stage. 

If you’ve come to our website looking for hope in your pregnancy, you’re in the right place. We strive to provide facts and disprove the myths that are out there about the choices for your preborn baby. You’ll always find someone willing to help you in every aspect of your pregnancy. Plus, many have walked the path you’re on and know the hard decisions you’re making. Start by getting to know our passionate staff then learn more about the pregnancy resources available to you all over the state of Iowa.

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS

We understand the challenges and emotions that can arise with an unexpected pregnancy. We want you to know that a caring and supportive community is here to help you every step of the way. You don’t have to face this alone.

Our mission is to empower you to choose life and provide you with practical information and emotional support to assist you on your journey.

Pregnancy resource centers are conveniently located throughout Iowa, offering free and confidential support. We are here to walk alongside you, offering practical guidance, emotional support, and a safe space to explore your choices.

Remember, there is hope, there is help, and we are here for you.

With love and support,

 Kristi and Paula

Hands on Heart

Meet the Team

Kristi Judkins

Kristi Judkins

Executive Director

About Kristi Judkins

… And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty. 

Philippians 4:13 (TPT)

Hardworking, dedicated, and faithful are words that easily describe Kristi Judkins and are qualities that show up in everything she does.  As a teen she developed a great work ethic taking on two part-time jobs while still in high school. Two other jobs in her early adult years led her to working 37 years with the State of Iowa and obtaining her degree in business administration, graduating with honors! 

Kristi’s extensive experience helping others with their own careers deepened her desire to do even more and to pull from her own experiences. When the position of the executive director for Iowa Right To Life became available, she put the decision in God’s hands and is now proudly leading the organization to a new level of service and education. Kristi is on a mission to make sure every person facing a crisis with an unplanned pregnancy has the support and knowledge they need to make an informed decision. 

Her experience with an unplanned pregnancy and abortion was a profound journey that brought her through heartache, regret, and redemption, ultimately leading her to her current role as the leader of one of Iowa’s top pro-life organizations. She has the compassion, knowledge, and understanding necessary to help those facing crises and make sure they have all of the information necessary to make an informed decision. 

Kristi and her husband, Bill,  have been married since 1982 and are the proud parents of two children.

 

Paula Brown

Paula Brown

Office Operations Director

About Paula Brown

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding,
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NKJ)

Paula Brown’s life journey has taken her all over the world, from childhood well into adulthood. She has lived in 10 different places and moved 14 times. In 2002, Paula and her family settled in Iowa and it was in 2012 that she began working with Iowa Right to Life.  Over the years, she has witnessed significant developments within the pro-life movement and remains passionately committed to advancing the Life issue. 

Paula’s educational background and skills in bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative support have made her a valuable asset to Iowa Right To Life. She views it as a privilege to serve using the talents that God has equipped her with.

The heart-wrenching stories often shared by women who regret their decision to have an abortion along with the heartwarming stories of parents who made last-minute decisions to keep their babies keeps Paula faithfully coming to the office day after day. 

Paula and her husband, David, have been happily married for 40 years. They enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature while relaxing on their deck where the Iowa sunsets are beautiful.