Heartbeat Staff

Heartbeat's staff is led by its first paid full-time president (since 1993), Peggy Hartshorn, Ph.D. Peggy has been active in the pro-life movement since 1973. She is editor and author of many Heartbeat resources as well as articles in other pro-life publications.

President - Peggy Hartshorn, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President - Carla Cole

Legal Consultant - Ellen

Administrative Assistant - Kathy

Ministry Services

The Ministry Services department envisions, encourages, and equips Christian leaders in pregnancy center related ministries to effectively impact their communities for life.

Vice President - Jor-El Godsey

Director of Affiliate Services - Betty

Training Specialist - Debra

eLearning Specialist - Dawn

Affiliation Coordinator - Debbie

International Coordinator - Molly

Medical Specialist - Susan

Ministry Support

The Ministry Support Department focuses the efforts of operations and development to support the ministry mission and vision of Heartbeat International to Reach, Rescue and Renew Communities for Life.

Director of Operations and Human Relations - Bobbie

Bookkeeper - Robin

Administrative Assistant - Christy

Mission Advancement

The Mission Advancement department promotes Heartbeat International to Christian communities and educates the general public on what they can do to help make abortion unthinkable worldwide.

Development Director - Doug Coutcher

Department Manager - Anita

Administrative Assistant - Terri

Communications & Marketing

Director of Communications & Marketing - Andrea Trudden

Web/Social Media Specialist - Lauren

Public Impact Coordinator - Virginia

Managing Editor - Leslie

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Heartbeat International is governed by a Board of Directors representing all areas of the U.S., and various professions and ministries. Click here to learn more.

Heartbeat also has several councils:

  • a Medical Advisory Council with experts to consult on medical issues.
  • an International Council with representatives from six different countries.
  • a President's Council with affiliate representatives from every region.

In addition, Heartbeat has independent consultants who provide training and consultation to affiliates around the world.

Public Impact Coordinator
 

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