Meet The Team
Our team is comprised of 17 paid staff members and nearly a hundred volunteers. Our paid staff and some of our volunteers are listed below! In addition to our regular volunteers, we are blessed with volunteer hours from attorneys, human resources professionals, accountants, marketing professionals, photographers, graphic designers, gardeners, maintenance help, writers, bloggers, administrative support, and prayer warriors. It would be nearly impossible to list each individual that takes part in making this ministry happen, but we are thankful for each and every person!

Sarah Bowen
Executive Director
Sarah began with Alpha Omega Center as a college intern in 2008, and has been the executive director since 2014. Sarah and her husband Anthony were married in 2008, and Anthony stays home with their six sons, Tommy, Eli, Zeke, Jonah, Jonathan, and Jeremiah, and homeschools the four oldest. Sarah graduated from Geneva College with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a minor in Business and is currently working towards her MBA. Her first book, Courageously Pro-Life, and other resources for pregnancy centers are available on POLN. When Sarah isn’t working to end abortion she can be found knitting, riding her razor scooter, bicycling, and spending time with her family.

Diane Double
Director of Support Services
Diane joined the team in 2016 and oversees all support services to ensure all of our processes run smoothly and that each team member has the equipment, supplies, and information they need to serve our community. Diane is a graduate of Grove City College and enjoys hiking, exercising, reading, and baking. In addition to her work at Promise of Life Network, Diane serves on her local school board. She and her husband also enjoy spending time cheering on their children, Natalie and Ryan, as they compete in sports.

Mary Jo Summers
Director of Local Operations
Mary Jo has been serving as part of this ministry since 2003. Initially she was in charge of our abstinence education program, and a huge part of getting it to where it is today, and most recently she serves as our Director of Local Operations. Mary Jo oversees all of our local ministries and is dedicated to ensuring that each client, student, and family is treated with dignity, respect, and love. Mary Jo enjoys spending time with her family and serving in her church. She and her husband Bob have five grown children and five grandchildren.

Suzy Dambach
Bookkeeper
Suzy has been part of our team since 2015 and serves as our bookkeeper. Suzy helps each division coordinator to spend their budget carefully, ensures all of our bills are paid, and processes all of our donations. In addition, she maintains all of our personnel files. Suzy enjoys the outdoors, especially camping, and spending time with her family. She and her husband Glen have two children and four grandchildren.

Christina Edwards
NB - Coordinator
Christina joined our team in July 2021 as the New Beginnings Coordinator. She graduated from Geneva College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a certified mental health coach. Christina is passionate about following God's call on her life to have a positive impact on children and families. Christina loves spending time with her husband and their five pets.

Smitty Boros
NB - Fatherhood Coordinator
Smitty joined our New Beginnings team in July 2022 as our Fatherhood Coordinator. He has a heart to reassure and encourage young fathers. With the support of the New Beginnings team, he is building our Fathers in Action mentoring program, including training mentors to serve fathers. Having served for several decades in men’s, family and marriage ministry, Smitty is passionate about mentoring fathers to experience the joy and responsibility of fatherhood. Smitty and his wife Becky recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and have four adult sons.

Jackie Cooper
NB - Site Manager
Jackie has been on the team since 2013 as our New Beginnings Coordinator. Jackie ensures that each family enrolled in our New Beginnings program is treated with love and dignity, and that they are able to earn the items they need to care for their children. Jackie loves building relationships with clients and sharing with them the love of Christ. Jackie enjoys gardening, biking, hiking, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Shannon Watts
NB - Site Manager
Though Shannon officially began her journey with POLN as a Parenting Coach for New Beginnings in March of 2024, she began her journey with POLN as a volunteer years earlier with Alpha Omega Center. She has a heart for coming alongside women and helping them grow as a mother - spiritually, mentally, and relationally. Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and six kids - Addi, Rylah, Emma, Talc, Joha, and Sadie. She also enjoys doing anything outside, from gardening to trail running, and being with friends and family.

Rachel Bobic
AOC- RN Nurse Manager
Rachel joined the team as the oncoming Nurse Manager and is presently shadowing alongside our current Nurse Manager, while working on her own certification in Limited OB Sonography. A graduate of Jameson School of Nursing, Rachel has been a nurse since 2004 and has worked in a variety of areas of care. She is happy to be working in a position that is back within the realm of women’s health, as well as assisting both individuals and families again. When she is not working, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family while kayaking, baking, or sitting around the bonfire. She also enjoys being artistic, or crafty in a variety of ways.

Julie Hudak
AOC - CRNP
Julie has served on the team as our Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner since 2019. Her primary role is treating clients who are positive for an STD and teaching them about healthy relationships, abstinence, and the risks of sex outside of marriage. Julie has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a nurse practitioner for three years. Julie and her husband Paul have two sons, one in college and one in high school.

Tracey McDermott
AOC - Client Services Coordinator
Tracey joined our team in 2019 in Client Care and Marketing, bringing her expertise and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Advertising) from WVU. She maximizes our marketing budget's impact and supports individuals and families navigating potential STDs or unplanned pregnancies. Passionate about guiding college students toward healthy choices, Tracey also enjoys cooking, beach time, and cherishing her time at home with her husband, Ron, and their daughters, Ella, Emma, and Elena.

Becky Montoro
AOC Client Advocate
Becky joined our team in 2024, serving as a Client Advocate. She is a graduate of Grove City College where she majored in Biblical and Religious Studies, with a minor in Political Science. She is passionate about the right to life and works to support those facing planned and unplanned pregnancies and potential STDs. In her free time, Becky enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, cooking, game nights, and exploring the outdoors.

Lydia Heykamp
HRT Coordinator
Lydia joined our team in 2024 as both Volunteer Coordinator and Healthy Relationships Today Presenter. Originally hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Lydia moved to the East coast to study government at Patrick Henry College. She is passionate about Pro-Life issues and believes that change starts with effective education. In her free time, Lydia enjoys playing board games, swing dancing, reading good books, and exploring new coffee shops.

Michaela Ray
Director of International Operations
Our Director of International Operations joined the team in 2018. She oversees our national and international ministries, including partnering with churches and pregnancy centers around the world to help unreached people groups hear the pro-life message and receive proper care for their unborn children. She has her Master's degree in Communication and enjoys crafting, cycling, and hanging out with her cat.

Nicole Reeder
Chatline Coordinator / SIH Leader
Nicole has been in ministry advocating for healthy families for 15 years. She also has worked as a volunteer coordinator and Client Service Coordinator. She is a graduate from Summit University with a degree in specialized ministries, with an emphasis on family counseling. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 16yrs and her two teenage children. She likes cooking, hiking, hosting friends, board games, dogs, and coffee. With her spare time she serves as a volunteer at a local PRC and works with her husband at their church as Youth Leaders. Most of all she is passionate about the sanctity of all life.

Kayla Smith
Design Specialist
Kayla is a graphic and web designer with 8 years of experience creating impactful digital and visual content. A dedicated mother and pet lover, she enjoys the company of her two dogs and cat. Kayla joined Promise of Life Network in early 2024, driven by her deep love for the Lord and a passion for helping others. Her creativity and adventurous spirit shine through in both her professional work and personal life, as she seeks to make a positive difference in the world.
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