Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mall of America's Executive Center
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Are you ready to step into your potential as a pro-life college student or young professional? MCCL is debuting its first-ever, one-of-a kind conference designed just for YOU! Join other young adults at Life Launch to learn from leading pro-life experts, participate in advocacy activities, and build a network of pro-life peers across a variety of industries. It all takes place in the Mall of America’s beautiful Executive Center.
Life Launch — General admission
$50
Spring Break Special!
$35
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Full access to all sessions
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Catered lunch
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Swag bag
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Entries for giveaways
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Refreshments
Scholarships are available. Contact the MCCL office to learn more.
Groups of 5 or more receive an exclusive ticket price of $25 per person!
Monica Snyder
Keynote Speaker
Secular Pro-life, Executive Director
Monica Snyder is the Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, a non-religious organization that advances secular arguments against abortion and provides a space for non-traditional pro-lifers to engage in anti-abortion work. She brings a thoughtful, evidence-based perspective to conversations about life and ethics. Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical biology from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in forensic science from UC Davis. She takes a particular interest in research and academic articles related to abortion, and enjoys analyzing data to make complex issues accessible and understandable. Having spent much of her adult life in secular, urban parts of California, surrounded by mostly pro-choice peers, Monica is passionate about fostering friendships and understanding across ideological lines. Her personal experiences, combined with her scientific background, allow her to approach discussions about reproductive choices with empathy, clarity, and insight.
Additional Speakers
Scott Fischbach
National Right to Life, Executive Director
Scott Fischbach is the executive director of National Right to Life in Washington D.C. He previously served as executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, where he oversaw the passage of many lifesaving bills in Minnesota and spearheaded efforts like MCCL Global Outreach, a UN-accredited international pro-life program. Since attending his first MCCL March for Life in 1977, he has spent his life working in politics and the pro-life movement in various capacities and on every level.
Caryn Addante
Retired Multi-Fortune 500 Company HR Executive
Caryn Addante is an experienced professional, having served as an HR executive at multiple Fortune 500 companies, developing expertise in organization and talent development, mergers and acquisitions, employee relations/engagement, and executive coaching. She is a passionate pro-life advocate who challenges people across all industries to live out their convictions.
Luke Spehar
Always Intentional Man,
Founder & Exec. Director
Luke Spehar is an internationally known singer/songwriter and the founder and executive director of AIM (Always Intentional Man), a nonprofit that partners with frontline organizations to support and equip men to be good fathers. Through AIM’s flagship initiative, the Good Father Program, Luke has helped develop a practical, relational, and life coach–based approach to fatherhood formation—one that meets men where they are and challenges them to grow in accountability, responsibility, and intentionality.
Ferdinand Uy
Pregnancy Choices,
Certified Life Coach
Ferdinand Uy has served as a certified life coach with Pregnancy Choices for the past 7 years. He works with men in navigating the roller coaster of emotions that come with the news of a pregnancy and connects them with community services that can fill in the gaps of the material needs of their family. He is dedicated to walking alongside men and equipping them to be the partner and father they aspire to be.
Dr. Mark Druffner
Options for Women,
Medical Director
Dr. Druffner loves taking care of patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. For 20 years he has served as medical director for Options for Women, a pregnancy resource center in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he began the prenatal program, which includes ultrasound and full prenatal care for pregnant women, including labor and delivery. Dr. Druffner has a calling to serve others, including through medical mission work in Africa.
MCCL,
Co-Executive Director
Cathy Blaeser
Cathy Blaeser is co-executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL). She previously lobbied Congress on health care rationing and end-of-life issues for National Right to Life, and has served MCCL as a speaker, consultant, lobbyist, and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. She has more than a decade of experience in the administrative side of health care and holds a master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management. Cathy is also an (almost retired) homeschooling mother of six children.
MCCL,
Communications Director
Paul Stark
Paul Stark is the communications director for Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization. He contributes regularly to National Right to Life News and LifeNews.com and has been interviewed by the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, and other TV, radio, and print media outlets. Paul often writes on the ethics of abortion, aiming to make the case for life clear and persuasive. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in philosophy.
Carrena Falls
MCCL,
Graphic Designer
Carrena Falls is a graphic designer and a graduate of the University of Northwestern, where she served as president of the Eagles for Life club. While pursuing a double major in Graphic Design and Art, she earned recognition through several national pro-life student fellowships and mentorship programs. Carrena has experience designing for a variety of prominent cause-based organizations nationwide, executing a wide range of creative projects including digital ads, print materials, billboards, and even a fully illustrated children’s book. Carrena currently works full-time as a graphic designer for MCCL, where she uses her skills to promote pro-life values in Minnesota.
CliftonLarsonAllen,
Assurance Associate
Taylor McCoy
Taylor is an Assurance Associate at CliftonLarsonAllen, where she serves a range of clients in State and Local Government. She graduated from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, where she had the privilege of serving on the campus pro-life club leadership team. The best part of leading that club was building great relationships and creating opportunities for people to serve and spread awareness. She is passionate about putting her pro-life beliefs into action by providing support to moms, kids, and community members.
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Featured Organizations
Secular Pro-Life is a non-religious organization dedicated to advancing the pro-life cause. They primarily work to advance secular pro-life arguments and strive to create space for individuals who identify as "non-traditional" pro-lifers. Secular Pro-Life supports a large community of individuals from varied backgrounds and viewpoints who collaborate to promote the value of human life.
Seven Weeks Coffee is America’s pro-life coffee company, producing high-quality coffee while supporting pro-life organizations around the country with every purchase. Their delicious coffee is direct trade, 100% organically farmed, pesticide-free, and mold-free. Seven Weeks will have a table with free hot coffee for all Life Launch attendees!
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Guiding Star Wakota is a life-affirming, comprehensive health center serving women and families in northern Dakota County and Ramsey County, with an active presence in West Side Saint Paul’s Latino community. In the past two years, they’ve had nearly 14,000 client visits, providing a variety of services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting classes, mental health services, and fertility awareness education.
Prenatal Partners for Life is an organization of concerned individuals committed to advocating on behalf of children with adverse diagnoses and their families. Among many things, they raise awareness about the mistreatment of children with disabilities, share health and adoption resources, and support families with special-needs children.
Pro-Life Action Ministries is an organization committed to defending the unborn, primarily through sidewalk counseling and peaceful prayer outside of abortion facilities across Minnesota. They were the first organized sidewalk counseling ministry in the nation, and in their 45 years of work, they have confirmed over 3,800 babies saved.
To be announced...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Additional speakers, giveaways, schedule, and more to be announced soon!
