FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 9, 2025 -- Right to Life of Northeast Indiana (“RLNI”) announced today that Executive Director, Zachary Rodgers, will be taking on dual roles as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) at Right to Life of Northeast Indiana and Executive Vice President (“EVP”) of Indiana Right to Life (“IRTL”).
Rodgers brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new positions, all in an ongoing effort to promote a culture of life in Indiana. Under Rodgers’ leadership at RLNI the past five years, the organization has grown in unprecedented ways. On October 14th, 2024, RLNI hosted the largest pro-life banquet in the world, with over 3000 attendees. Additionally, Rodgers ran a successful capital campaign that secured a new office location next to Planned Parenthood, and Huntington County was welcomed as a regional partner.
“There is tremendous excitement and invaluable momentum for the pro-life movement here in Northeast Indiana, as well as in the State of Indiana,” noted Kevin Burns, Board President at Right to Life of Northeast Indiana. “Zach has been instrumental in building on this trajectory and our organization will only benefit from him taking on new roles. RLNI will continue to be the leader in promoting and defending innocent human life through education, advocacy, and public policy.”
As CEO of Right to Life of Northeast Indiana, Rodgers will oversee strategic planning and operational management, focusing on expanding existing programs and exploring further opportunities for growth. As EVP of Indiana Right to Life, Rodgers will largely focus on policy advancement and relationship building.
“Zach brings the skills and passion to help to expand Indiana Right to Life’s capacity to make Indiana a model state in providing compassionate support for pregnant mothers and protection for unborn babies,” says Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “Zach’s addition to our team opens wonderful new doors of opportunity.”
RLNI’s next event is the local March for Life on January 18th. Additionally, RLNI is hosting the 4th Annual Spring Banquet in Decatur on April 12th, with keynote speaker and Super Bowl champion, Matt Birk. For more information, visit ichooselife.org.
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ABOUT RIGHT TO LIFE OF NORTHEAST INDIANA
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and defending innocent human life through education, advocacy, & public policy. Every human person is endowed by their Creator with an unalienable right to life that must be defended. Right to Life of Northeast Indiana promotes a culture of life in our community through projects and events in social, religious, legal, medical, and scientific fields.
ABOUT INDIANA RIGHT TO LIFE
Indiana Right to Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the God-given Right to Life. We seek to educate the public on the issues of abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia and to move our culture back to a respect for human life, including unborn children created in the image of God (Psalm 139). We are a state-level affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, with county and regional affiliates around the state.
Media Contacts:
Kate Bohnet, Communications Coordinator at Right to Life of Northeast Indiana kate@ichooselife.org
Kevin Burns, Board President of Right to Life of Northeast Indiana kevinburns@dehayes.com
Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life media@protectinglife.com
