Our Journey
to Saving Lives
SperaVita, meaning Hope for Life, was founded to offer hope to women facing unplanned pregnancies. In 2006, after 40 days of fasting and prayer, our founders developed the SperaVita Method, a transformative process that gave pregnancy centers the tools to save more lives from abortion.
This method equips centers to provide life-affirming care and support in critical moments. Today, we continue that mission, helping centers nationwide reach those at risk and offer them life-saving solutions
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Jennifer Roush
Executive Director
Jennifer Roush has been in the pro-life movement since 2012. With a background as a registered nurse, she’s held roles as a nurse sonographer and Director of Medical Services for Informed Choice of Iowa. Passionate about helping women at risk for abortion, she now serves as Executive Director of the SperaVita Institute. Jennifer has spoken at events like Focus on the Family and Breaking the Veil of Silence. She and her husband, Troy, have four daughters.
Lissel Lizarraga
Training Coordinator
Lissel Lizarraga has been in the pregnancy center world since 2018 and is passionate about rescuing women and children from abortion. She previously served as the Director of Patient Resources at a center in Kansas City and completed SperaVita training in 2022. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Lissel helps pregnancy centers adopt effective, results-driven processes. She is a wife, mother of four, and approaches her work with faith, saying, “I offer my work to God every day. He always has a better plan than me.”
Jason Hanselman
Development Officer
As a non-profit professional for more than 20 years, I have desired to work with organizations in the sector that has huge and inspiring goals. I strongly believe fundraising is a team sport – and every member of the team has a critical role in the process. I’ve helped raise millions of dollars as a veteran fundraiser based on two conclusions: (1) Impact drives income; (2) Non-profits need a clear and compelling message, and that message must be communicated with the right people. Most importantly, I have a clear call from God to use my skills to help faith-based organizations bring hope and life to those who need it most.
The National
Advocacy Council
The National Advocacy Council of SperaVita is designed to expand awareness of the organization's mission through partnerships with pro-life networks. These ambassadors bring energy and strategic direction as SperaVita continues to grow. If you or someone you know would like to join the council and help further our life-saving work, please contact us today for more information.
