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Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency services system, saving all lives in Israel – Jew, Arab, Christian, Muslim, Druze, Bedouin. Their 3,500 staff and 34,000 volunteers represent all in Israel too. Yasmeen Mazzawi, an Arab Christian who visited Auschwitz as a teen to understand her Jewish neighbors and colleagues, is one example. After her full-time job as a business analyst, she volunteers 16 hours a week as a paramedic in Nazareth. She has rushed into the danger of northern communities hit by Hezbollah rocket shells.

Vice President Dirk Smith joined EEM following his highly successful tenure as a development officer with his alma mater, Harding University. At EEM, Dirk oversees fundraising and marketing efforts as well as assists with U.S. operations. He is an experienced presenter and storyteller and loves sharing the stories of what God is doing through the ministry of EEM.

Eastern European Mission (EEM) | Bringing the Bible to Nations in Need

Genevieve Wood is a leading voice for The Heritage Foundation as a counselor and spokesperson. Wood also represents Heritage and The Daily Signal at events around the country to explain and promote conservative public policy solutions to the issues of the day.

The Heritage Foundation

Dona Fischer, founder of one of the longest-running nondenominational women’s Bible studies in the country, has written Change of Pace: A Journey of Faith, Family, and God’s Faithfulness. What began as Dona’s response to a painful relationship with her own mother blossomed into a decades-long ministry that ultimately brought healing—not only to countless women, but to her own family.

You can purchase the book here: Change of Pace – AACC

Paul Gessing became the first full-time President of the Rio Grande Foundation in March of 2006. Since joining the Foundation, Gessing has been a prominent voice for limited government and individual liberties in policy areas including Constitutional liberties, taxes, health care, education, and transportation.

Home – Rio Grande Foundation

Carla Sonntag is the President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition. Carla will be discussing about ABQ major’s race, gateaway navigation deal gets green light from city council, legislators in NM push to get more for early childhood education, and New Mexicans have been hurt by rising crime with no relief to ‘catch and release’ problems.

Home – Unite, Empower, & Activate.

Nick Kmoch serves as the Executive Director of YFC Military; a faith-based organization dedicated to supporting military-connected youth and families.  With ministry sites across the globe and over 40 years of service, YFC Military provides 11–18-year-old military-connected youth with mentorship, spiritual guidance, and a supportive community to help navigate the unique challenges of military life.