With a an undergraduate degree in English and a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Melanie Welsch Pritchard taught at both the high school and college levels. She is currently the Education Director for the Life Educational Corporation.  In addition to this, Melanie started “The Underground Project” (www.theundergroundproject.com), a pro-life organization that plans events to help the youth and young adults become actively involved in the Pro-life Movement. She has spoken to thousands of youth and young adults at many churches, schools and organizations. Most recently, Melanie spoke at the 2007 Arizona Rally for Life, The 2007 National Family Conference, at University of Missouri , Ave Maria University and at The 2007 Diocese of Phoenix Pro-Life Youth Rally. During the summers she travels the country speaking at Steubenville University youth conferences.  Melanie also created a clothing line called "Refuge Clothing Co." (www.refugeclothing.com) to give young people an opportunity to still look attractive while sending positive messages with their clothing. In March 2007, the Phoenix Business Journal honored her with “The 40 Most Successful People Under 40 Award”. Topics Melanie frequently speaks on are abortion, chastity, modesty and the value and dignity of life.