Meet the Team
At Guelph & Area Right to Life, our dedicated team is focused on promoting and protecting human rights for all human beings. Through education, advocacy and community engagement, we aim to make a meaningful impact in our city and region.
Joe Montague
Program Manager
Joe Montague has served as a pastor for over 20 years. He is the kids and youth pastor at River of Life International Fellowship in Guelph. He holds a Bachelor of Ministry and is currently working on his Master of Theology. Joe has been involved in the pro-life movement in many different aspects over the past 20 years. He joined GARTL staff in 2022 and currently serves as the program manager.
Joe is married to Vanessa Montague.
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Vanessa Montague
Sanctuary Outreach Program Coordinator
As the coordinator for GARTL’s Sanctuary Outreach Pregnancy Support Program, Vanessa assists women who are pregnant and facing challenging situations. Through Sanctuary Outreach, Vanessa provides a space of understanding, compassion, and resources. She is a psychology graduate from the University of Guelph and is married to Joe Montague.
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Anna Koechl
Sanctuary Outreach Program Assistant
Anna Koechl is a third-year student at the University of Waterloo, studying Recreation and Leisure Studies. Her passion for the pro-life movement began at a young age, and grew stronger through her participation in Life Chain and 40 Days for Life. Anna’s involvement in the pro-life movement is rooted in compassion for those facing difficult circumstances. The message of the pro-life movement is about protecting the preborn, educating the public, pregnancy support, and compassionate care for the chronically ill, those living with disability and the dying, while advocating for a culture that cherishes and supports every human life from his/her biological beginnings until death.