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Mark Likoudis
Current board president of Birthright. Married with 9 children, has been active in pro-life activities since the 1973 Roe V Wade decision. Currently retired having spent 28 years in Defense Contracting and 3 years teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Economics and Finance.
A. James Hite
A. James Hite holds a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering systems from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. He is a former Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve and is vice president of Combustion Service & Equipment Company in Pittsburgh.
He and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of six children, all of whom attend Aquinas Academy in Gibsonia, where he serves on the board of directors.
James has participated many times in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., starting from childhood with his family. His children also participate in the March for Life. His home parish is St. Richard in Gibsonia.
Meghan Hoerster
Meghan is a graduate of Slippery Rock University and worked in the insurance industry prior to becoming a mother.
Meghan resides in the North Hills with her husband and their four children. She is a volunteer at her children’s school and also within her parish, Regina Coeli.
Her greatest joy is being a mother and she is excited by the opportunity to help others with this vocation.
Erin Kirk
As a student leader at Duquesne University, majoring in Political Science and Catholic Studies, Erin Kirk has honed her skills in communication and strategic planning. Her involvement in Mission Love and Life, alongside her leadership in pro-life advocacy during her high school years, underscores her ability to drive impactful initiatives and mobilize support within the community. Erin’s commitment to her faith is evident through her participation in spiritual communities, including Opus Novum Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and academic studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Beyond her professional pursuits, Erin values family time and enjoys communal prayer, writing, and music. In her new role, Erin aims to foster connections within the community, raise awareness about Birthright’s services, and uphold its mission of supporting individuals facing unplanned pregnancies with professionalism and compassion.
Corey Chuba
Corey Chuba holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Marketing from Slippery Rock University, where he currently still attends for his Masters in Business Administration (MBA). He is a former Sergeant in the U.S Army. He served 6 years in Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a combat medic and 2.5 years in the Army Reserves as a Budget Analyst. Corey has worked at PNC Bank for five years, now as an Internal Auditor. Originally from Butler, Pennsylvania, Corey has a house in Shaler, Pennsylvania where he has lived for the last 4 years. His home parish is St. Paul’s Cathedral, where he is also a third degree Knight of Columbus.
Nina Tomko
Nina Tomko is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, having earned her DPT at the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Most recently, she has worked as a home health physical therapist and has been raising a family with her husband Matt in Upper St Clair.
Throughout her college years, Nina’s pro-life views have become stronger every day. Since then, she has been searching for ways to become more involved in the movement. Nina deeply believes in the mission of Birthright and wants to promote awareness to the community in support of moms and their babies.