
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
With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, I am passionate about partnering with organizations that aim for bold, transformative goals. I believe fundraising is a team effort, where every member plays a vital role in achieving success. Throughout my career, I’ve helped raise millions of dollars by focusing on two key principles: impact drives income, and a clear, compelling message is essential to connect with the right audience. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, I am dedicated to using my expertise to empower faith-based organizations to bring hope and life to those in greatest need.
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.



