News and Story Ideas Rachel Brignoni is a Human Resource executive, life strategies coach, speaker, author, and former pregnant teen. Articulate and witty, Rachel is well-equipped to speak on many topics relating to teenage pregnancy and the support of pregnant teens and teenage moms. We can develop stories specific to your outlet, along with the suggestions below: A Message of Hope for Young Moms: An inspirational story of sacrifice and a determination to beat the odds. Rachel Brignoni was faced with an unplanned pregnancy at the age of seventeen. Once a teenage mother on welfare and now a Fortune 500 Executive, Certified Life Strategies Coach and author; this is the story of a young mother who refused to remain a statistic and is now determined to help other young moms reach their highest potential through the Brignoni Foundation for Pregnant Teens, Inc. Programmed to Fail: Why Pregnant Teens Dropout! With current statistics showing 60% of pregnant teens dropping out of school and less than 2% finishing college, Rachel offers new insight into the reasons why these statistics continue to be grim. She will discuss what educators can do to better support pregnant teens as well as discuss why those who follow the rules dropout. Who is Left Behind? Abandoned Babies: Pregnant teens are often led to believe that they are destined to live a life filled with hardship and despair. Rachel will offer hope to communities affected by the tragic abandonment of a young mother's baby. She will discuss the possibilities versus the grim statistics as well as discuss how family, friends, and the community can offer effective support to pregnant teens in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Missing the Point: The Pro-life versus Pro-choice Debate: While opposing perspectives continue to debate, pregnant teens are slipping through the cracks at alarming rates, from dropping out of school to hidden pregnancies and abandoned babies. Rachel will discuss the damaging effects of this ongoing debate as well as offer a new perspective to bridge the gap between the two extremes.  Overcoming the Odds: Four Questions that Will Change Your Life: Rachel reveals the key to her success and discusses the four questions that anyone can ask when facing a life changing event. For interviews or booking requests contact Joaquin Brignoni (publicity coordinator) at (407) 923-8851 or Joaquin@rachelbrignoni.com.