About Us
Right to Life of Central California (RLCC) is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian organization whose fundamental purpose is to restore societal respect and effective legal protection for all human beings from fertilization until natural death.
Originally started in 1971, RLCC is one of the largest pro-life organizations west of the Mississippi. With offices in Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfield, we serve more than five counties as Central California’s major pro-life organization.
We are organized for legal and peaceful activities in the areas of education, legislation, and political action. Board members, employees and chairpersons are prohibited from participating in illegal and/or violent activities.
RLCC's projects include the Life Report podcast, and conducting multimedia presentations for youth and seminars for adults to educate on the life issues.
RLCC is strictly non-violent. We oppose violence against babies and against the abortionists who kill them. We do not engage in civil disobedience. All activities fall within the legal bounds of the First Amendment. Just as Dr. King sought to create a "creative tension" to awaken the nation to the horrible injustice of segregation, we too are creating a "creative tension" to awaken the nation to the horrible injustice of abortion.
Executive Director: Jonathan Keller
Jonathan Keller started with RLCC in January 2003. He first served as
Youth Outreach Coordinator for both RLCC Fresno-Madera and Tulare-Kings Right to Life from 2003 through 2006. Jonathan's was promoted to Executive Director of the Fresno office in January 2008.
Jonathan graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership. He and his lovely wife Julia, a sign language interpreter for Clovis Unified School District, have been married since May 2007. They just bought their first home in southeast Fresno and attend Copper Springs Church in Clovis.
Director of Education & Public Relations: Josh Brahm
Josh started with RLCC in January 2008. While previously at Georgia Right to Life, he founded both Georgia Teens for Life and Mission: Life, a network of pro-life teen organizations. He has publicly debated leaders from the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), Planned Parenthood, and other leading pro-abortion groups. A gifted speaker, Josh has already begun speaking to groups across the San Joaquin Valley. By producing YouTube videos and hosting RLCC’s weekly Life Report podcast, he brings the pro-life message to thousands across the country and around the world in a culturally relevant and powerful way. He also directed the first Fresno 40 Days For Life Campaign, resulting in up to 60 lives saved.
Josh married Hannah, the love of his life, in February 2006. Their first child, Noah David, turned 1 last October. They attend New Covenant Community Church.
NEW: Download Josh's Bio and Vitae!
Director of Outreach: Kyle Goddard
Kyle first began volunteering in the pro-life movement with Tulare-Kings Right to Life in the fall of 2004. At the time, he had just organized the first Conservative Club at the College of the Sequoias (COS) in Visalia. The first event their club hosted was the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP) with TKRL in February of 2005, co-led by Kyle and RLCC's Jonathan Keller.
Upon completing his studies at COS, Kyle spent the first half of 2007 studying in Mexico. After returning from an intensive Spanish language immersion course, Kyle resumed his work with Right to Life, putting extensive volunteer hours into RLCC's Fresno office.
After being hired this past July, Kyle now serves as Right to Life's new Director of Outreach. He will be coordinating our new campus outreach ministry "Justice for All" as well as overseeing the Fresno "40 Days for Life" campaign and helping run the annual Christmas Dinner and Auction.
Director of Latinos4Life: Victor Fierro
As Latinos for Life director for the Fresno-Madera region, Victor speaks to thousands each year about the Sanctity of Life. Ethnically and culturally Hispanic, as well as bi-lingual, it’s great to have this father of eight and grandfather of eight as RLCC’s patriarch of Latinos for Life.
Victor and his wife Yolanda have been pillars in the local pro-life community for over 30 years. From the onslaught of Roe vs. Wade in 1973, the Fierro family has been busy sidewalk counseling outside of abortion facilities, teaching classes on pro-life theology, and participating in peaceful pro-life demonstrations, as well as being active politically. With a deep respect for all human life and an equally deep faith in God, Victor’s welcoming smile and quick defense of the pre-born make him the perfect leader for Latinos for Life.
Creative Media Intern: Grace Duyst
Grace began volunteering in the pro-life movement at an early age with Hanford’s Crossroads Pregnancy Center. As a student at College of the Sequoias (COS) she became connected with the Tular-Kings Right to Life in the fall of 2005. Having completed her AA Degree in Fine Art at COS in spring 2009, she continues her artistic efforts at Fresno State.
Grace began volunteering for Right to Life of Central California (RLCC) in the winter of 2009 during the Christmas Auction Gala and when she was approached to work for RLCC on the Life Report Podcast she couldn’t refuse. Grace is excited to be able to use her God given abilities in graphic design, photography, and videography in RLCC’s effort to save thousands of unborn lives.
Finance Manager: Debra Hunter
Debra came to RLCC in October 2009. As the Finance Manager she handles the record keeping and office accounting, making sure we are in compliance with the governing authorities. Prior to working for RLCC she worked and volunteered at Samaritan Women. Debra and her husband attend New Covenant Community Church.
