Our Team

Julian Jimenez (CAS ‘24)

Julian is a senior studying philosophy, bioethics, and theology. He was born in Colombia, but grew up in Ireland. At Georgetown, he is involved in several aspects of Catholic Life and is a member of the student government (GUSA). Interests include philosophy, technology, and politics. He is planning to join the priesthood.

Co-Director

Maria Victoria Almeida Vazquez (SFS '25)

Maria Victoria is a sophomore at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service studying Business and Global Affairs. She is passionate about spreading pro-life messages to younger generations, particularly women. She was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and migrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2011. She enjoys hiking, doing hot yoga, and trying all kinds of new foods.

Co-Director

Luke Thomas Anderson (CAS ‘25)

Luke is a Junior in at Georgetown University double majoring in Biology and Economics with hopes to become a physician. Luke is from Fairfield, California. He enjoys learning about new cultures, reading, and running! At Georgetown, Luke is active in the Catholic community and passionate about the pro-life movement. Outside of the Cardinal O’Connor Conference, Luke serves as the President of Para Ti Global, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth pursue their education.

Sponsorship Chair

Elizabeth Oliver (CAS '26)

Elizabeth, a sophomore in the College from Greenwich, CT, is pursuing a major in Classics and a double minor in French and Theology. In addition to her role on the OCC Board, Elizabeth also serves as the President of Georgetown University Right to Life. She loves to travel, enjoys singing in choirs, and likes baking with her friends and family. She volunteers at the Northwest Pregnancy Center as a French translator and has been a sidewalk counselor outside her local Planned Parenthood. She is passionate about strengthening the pro-life message at Georgetown and empowering other students to use their voices for the voiceless.

Sponsorship Co-Chair

Paige Lane (MSB '26)

Paige is a sophomore in the MSB studying finance and marketing. She is originally from Los Angeles, California and enjoys swimming, playing the violin, and solving NYT crossword puzzles. Paige is passionate about finding new ways to bring a voice to the voiceless and believes equal justice lies in defending all life, especially the weakest and most defenseless. She also serves as the Social Chair for Georgetown’s Right to Life.

Press and Design Chair

George LeMieux (CAS ‘25)

George LeMieux is Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Government. He is from Ft. Lauderdale, although he has lived all around Florida and in Washington DC as well. George additionally serves as treasurer of Georgetown Right to Life, Inside Guard for Georgetown Knights of Columbus, Director of Political Affairs for College Republicans, Editor in Chief for Georgetown Bipartisan Coalition, and GUSA Senator. Outside of the classroom, George enjoys boxing and following the Formula 1 series.

Press and Design Co-Chair

Paul Clement (CAS ‘25)

Paul is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying classics and theology. Hailing from Alexandria, VA, he is involved in the Thomistic Institute and Knights of Columbus chapters on campus. Having volunteered at the conference last year, Paul is both thrilled and honored to help spread the good word of the OCC.

Outreach Chair

George is a sophomore Government major from Maryland. At Georgetown, he is an Outreach Co-Chair for the O’Connor Conference, Advocate for the Knights of Columbus, GUSA Senator, and member of the Georgetown University Orchestra. He believes in standing up for life at all stages, from conception to natural death.

Outreach Co-Chair

George Currie (CAS ‘26)

Kenan Blakely (CAS ‘24)

Kenan Blakey is a Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences double majoring in French and Korean. He actively participates in his campus ministry, serves on the board of Georgetown Right to Life, and volunteers to teach languages to school children in the DC area. His faith in God and passion for the underprivileged leads him to defend life from conception to natural death.

Volunteer Coordinator

Michael Chorabik (CAS ‘24)

Michael is a senior in the Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences studying Biology of Global Health and Classics on the Pre-Med track from Baltimore, MD. He is passionate about using bioethics and medicine to advocate for pre-born children globally. In addition to the Conference, he is involved with Georgetown University Right to Life, Georgetown Knights of Columbus, Men's Rugby, Polish Association, and research in the Georgetown Department of Biology. He hopes to advocate for the pro-life movement in the medical field as a physician-scientist and is excited to work with the rest of the OCC board to make this year’s conference a success, especially through the beauty of the Mass for Life.

Mass for Life Director

Leah Raymond (CAS ‘26)

Leah is a sophomore in the College studying education through a psychology and public policy perspective. She grew up in Michigan, but now you can find her exploring DC – probably in pursuit of a new ice cream parlor – or volunteering in local DC schools. Leah is passionate about emphasizing the importance of everything that falls under the pro-life umbrella – education reform, postpartum care, the death penalty – in addition to recognizing the sanctity of unborn life.

Mass for Life Co-Director

Adam Kurzweil (SFS ‘26)

Adam is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service from Westchester, NY. He is passionate about protecting innocent life from conception to natural death, and he hopes to convince others of the intrinsic value of life. In addition to the conference, he is involved in a variety of Catholic groups, including Knights of Columbus, Right to Life, and the Thomistic Institute.

Budgeting Director

Alyssa is a junior in the SFS studying International Politics and Chinese. She is originally from Kanagawa, Japan and currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition to the Conference, she is involved with the College Republicans, the Georgetown Review, and the Student Association. She enjoys eating, discussing politics, and keeping up with Shohei Ohtani.

External Communications Director

Alyssa Hirai (SFS ‘24)

Meredith Lambert (SFS ‘24)

Campus Communication Director

Meredith is a senior in the School of Foreign Service studying International Politics. In addition to OCC, she is a leader in Chi Alpha Campus Ministries and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Outside of school, Meredith enjoys singing and playing the guitar, ballet, and hanging out with friends. She is from Fort Worth, TX.