Veronica Arnold Smither was raised in a Pro-Life family, and regularly participated in and organized Pro-Life events while growing up. In 2009, while pursuing her B.A. in biology and Spanish at Texas A&M University, she was accepted into Texas Right to Life’s Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship for College Pro-Life Leaders. She and another Fellow formed Pro-Life Aggies, and established the Pregnant and Parenting Student Scholarship at Texas A&M University to assist students who have chosen life while continuing their college careers. Upon graduating in 2012, she attended National Right to Life’s Academy, and then joined Texas Right to Life’s staff. After lobbying full time in the 83rd Texas legislative session, Ms. Arnold now works as the Education Director for Texas Right to Life, which includes managing the Dr. Joseph Graham Fellowship.