Your Support Team
Our Passion Put Into Purpose.About Iowa Right to Life
At Iowa Right to Life, we adamantly and without objection believe every human life has inherent value and is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect without regard to age, health, sex, mental or physical limitations, condition of dependency, circumstances of birth, or economic circumstances.
The staff and nine-member board are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of changing hearts and minds to value the sanctity of life. We actively engage with communities and participate in events that promote this message. But we know we can’t do this alone—we deeply value you, the pro-life Iowan, for standing alongside us in this important work. Your support and dedication make all the difference.
Meet the Team
Jeff Pitts
Executive Director
About Jeff Pitts
Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
Mark 1:14-15 (ESV)
Jeff Pitts serves as Executive Director of Iowa Right to Life, bringing experience in public policy, communications, writing, and pro-life advocacy to the organization. Before joining IRTL, Jeff served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, where he worked at the Iowa Capitol advocating for faith, family, and life. His career has also included work in journalism, communications, and business.
At the heart of Jeff’s work is a simple truth: every human life has value, and every human being’s life begins at fertilization. He believes one of Iowa Right to Life’s most important responsibilities is to communicate that reality clearly and fearlessly. Whether speaking with lawmakers, voters, churches, families, or young people, Jeff wants IRTL to be a trusted source of information about human development and a strong voice for the unborn.
Jeff believes lasting change requires more than legislation — it requires changing hearts and minds through truth, compassion, education, and faithful perseverance.
Jeff and his wife, Kayla, live in central Iowa with their two children. They are a homeschooling family, and Jeff’s Christian faith shapes both his understanding of the value of human life and his commitment to defending it.
Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Mark 1:14-15 (ESV)
Jeff Pitts serves as Executive Director of Iowa Right to Life, bringing experience in public policy, communications, writing, and pro-life advocacy to the organization. Before joining IRTL, Jeff served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, where he worked at the Iowa Capitol advocating for faith, family, and life. His career has also included work in journalism, communications, and business.
At the heart of Jeff’s work is a simple truth: every human life has value, and every human being’s life begins at fertilization. He believes one of Iowa Right to Life’s most important responsibilities is to communicate that reality clearly and fearlessly. Whether speaking with lawmakers, voters, churches, families, or young people, Jeff wants IRTL to be a trusted source of information about human development and a strong voice for the unborn.
Jeff believes lasting change requires more than legislation — it requires changing hearts and minds through truth, compassion, education, and faithful perseverance.
Jeff and his wife, Kayla, live in central Iowa with their two children. They are a homeschooling family, and Jeff’s Christian faith shapes both his understanding of the value of human life and his commitment to defending it.
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 David married in 1982 and they enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature while relaxing on their deck where the Iowa sunsets are beautiful. They love to travel, hike national and state parks, and cherish time with their four grown children and grandchildren. Their family motto is, “Try new things!”
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 David married in 1982 and they enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature while relaxing on their deck where the Iowa sunsets are beautiful. They love to travel, hike national and state parks, and cherish time with their four grown children and grandchildren. Their family motto is, “Try new things!”