Dr. Melissa Hieb is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist.  She is in private practice and blessed to be serving the women in the community.  She is often trying to find ways to help and teach more women nationally and world wide.  She has worked with resident physicians for years and even won a couple teaching awards doing this.  She is very passionate about teaching our future physicians but also women.  She is currently working on more ways to help educate women on being the healthiest and happiest version of themselves possible.

Lisa A Maloney, LMFT is the Executive Director of Anchor of Hope and the President and founding member of the CT Pregnancy Care Coalition, the first 501(c)(6) pregnancy coalition in the U.S. She holds a BA in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Connecticut.
Lisa’s story is one of courage. Born to a high school student who chose life after rape, she understands firsthand the strength it takes to embrace life in the face of adversity. At 20, she became a single mother, navigating the challenges of young motherhood with resilience and faith. Today, she is married to Patrick, and together they have three sons and six grandchildren.
Lisa is passionate about sharing how God has healed the trauma in her life. As a speaker, she combines personal testimony, scripture, and therapeutic insights to help others find healing and hope. She has testified at numerous legislative hearings in Connecticut, advocating for the unborn and the vital work of pregnancy centers. Through speaking engagements, workshops, and interactive sessions, she encourages others to step into healing, knowing that true courage is found in faith and love.

Catherine J. Wheeler, MD, is an Ob/Gyn physician who practiced in Salt Lake City, Utah, for 24 years.  Her medical school training was completed at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans.  She completed Ob/Gyn residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.  She originally hails from Rhode Island.  She has the beautiful gift of four amazing adult children, and two precious grandchildren.  Dr. Wheeler now lives in Colorado, where she is active in prolife efforts, including speaking, writing to educate and inform the public, and legislative efforts.  Additionally, you can find her out hiking with her german shepherd, growing speaking skills at Toastmasters, performing tenor saxophone in two community bands, creating quilts, and creating in the kitchen.

I grew up in a large Catholic family, and faith was a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I attended UCSD where I earned a bachelors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.  I received my MD degree from UC Davis, and during the same 4 years, I got married and we had two children.  I completed a residency in family medicine at St Joseph’s hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. During my residency I fell in love with women’s health, doing extra rotations and activities in women’s health, and we conceived our third child.  I had become a lukewarm Christian by then, which led to a Damascus Road experience in 1999, resulting in a more sincere and deeper faith.
I practiced full spectrum family medicine for 24 years, including obstetrics for 22 of those years. I became involved in pro-life activities in 2001 and stayed involved in various capacities since then.  I embarked on a master’s degree in Bioethics at Trinity International University in June 2015, which I finished in December, 2018 – in preparation for a career change to palliative care.  However, in 2017 I started working a half day per week at the local pregnancy clinic turned women’s clinic.  Over the next 2 years, that half day grew into a half-time position, prompting me to leave standard medical practice in late 2019.  To fill my week, I do some worker’s compensation visits via telehealth, and I own a life and leadership vocational coaching business.

Hello! I’m Aisha Wheeler. My husband, Bryan, and I are blessed with five amazing children, ranging in ages from 1 to 13. We currently reside on the eastern side of Washington State. Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of serving at Reliance Center, a cost-free holistic reproductive clinic in Lewiston, ID. I started as a Registered Nurse, and as I grew more passionate about supporting mothers and babies within the pro-life movement, I decided to pursue my Master of Science in Nursing. In 2023, I became a Family Nurse Practitioner. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work in Family Practice while also continuing my service at Reliance.
In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending quality time with my family. Not only have I been blessed to serve on the Medical Advisory Board for Save the Storks, I also currently sit on the board of Homes of Hope, a non-profit organization that provides support for local foster, biological, and adoptive families impacted by the foster care system. God continually amazes me with the incredible opportunities He has given me to support the most vulnerable, both locally and nationally.

Ashley Bratcher is an American actress, producer, director, and writer. With nearly a decade of on-set experience serving in multiple departments, she brings a breadth of knowledge to each project. You may recognize Ashley from the films, Unplanned, War Room, A Walk with Grace, and 90 minutes in Heaven. Ashley is dedicated to using her platform to encourage positive change. Following the success of Unplanned, Ashley joined forces with Heartbeat International to establish the Unplanned Movie Scholarship. Ashley joined our team in 2020 as a Save the Storks Ambassador!

Matt Hammitt was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. He has been the recipient of three Dove Awards, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, and has been awarded for his chart-topping songs, performed by both Sanctus Real and other musical artists.
An Ohio native, Matt now lives in Nashville with his wife, Sarah, along with their four children. Passion for family is what led him to step away from Sanctus Real in 2016, to spend more time at home. Matt details this difficult transition in his new book titled “Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith.” Matt holds nothing back in this unfiltered story of his life, so far, carrying a message of fighting apathy in faith, marriage, and manhood.
Matt is now working part-time with Save the Storks as the Men’s Outreach Program Director and serves as a Save the Storks Ambassador!

Brandon Tatum is a former Tucson Police Officer, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and co-founder of BLEXIT. After more than six years in law enforcement—where he served as a SWAT operator, field training officer, general instructor, and Public Information Officer—Brandon transitioned into media and entrepreneurship.
He rose to national prominence after a video he recorded went viral, reaching more than 70 million views and establishing him as one of the most influential voices on social media today. He is the founder and owner of Blackline Security Operations, Shinergy Life, Pure Choice Apparel, and a partner in Verdict Reserve Spirits.
In addition to his law enforcement and entrepreneurial endeavors, Brandon is a strong pro-life advocate. He has been a passionate supporter of protecting the unborn and has partnered with Save the Storks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women with resources, education, and support to choose life. Through this partnership, Brandon has amplified the message of valuing life and promoting compassionate alternatives to abortion, aligning with his faith-driven mission to defend the most vulnerable.
Above All, Brandon is a devoted husband and father, grounded in faith, family, and a commitment to leadership, truth, and service.