About Us
Our Team
There’s nothing exceptional about the people behind Them Before Us. We aren’t professional writers or pedigreed activists. We are just people who think that children deserve to be the primary consideration when considering what is best for, well, children. We are ordinary people willing to state the cost that children, as well as society, pay when children are deprived of their fundamental needs.
Katy Faust
Founder & PresidentKaty Faust is Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox which studies sex, marriage and relationships from a natural law perspective. Katy and co-author Stacy Manning detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in their second book, Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City.
Josh Wood
Executive DirectorJosh Wood is the Executive Director at Them Before Us. He holds a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership from Wheaton College and a Bachelor’s in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Messiah University. Josh has spent his career in nonprofit leadership and church ministry, focused on serving others and solving problems.
Jennifer Friesen
Training DirectorJennifer Friesen has been involved with TBU since its inception in 2018 and the Director of Operations since 2022. In 2024, she began a new role as Director of Training and continues as the host of the TBU Podcast. She has a background in special education and worked with adolescents with special needs for over ten years. She brought her decade of non-profit administration and management experience to Them Before Us and is passionate about spreading the message of children’s rights by equipping other advocates to share the message of children’s rights via social media messaging, small groups, and more.
Mary Kovach
Administration DirectorMary Kovach has worked as a soccer coach and as an Operations Director supporting various church ministries for the past seven years. Her previous roles prepared her well to join Them Before Us as the Administration Director, where her project management and organizational skills are helping structure TBU in preparation for its global takeover.
Patience Sunne
Engagement DirectorPatience Sunne got her start at a state-level family policy council working in communications and directing a high school leadership program. From there, she worked at a national pro-life organization as the lead writer and project manager for a magazine making the case for life on college campuses, reaching an estimated 400,000 readers. In her role at Them Before Us she has provided written and verbal testimony before numerous state legislatures and wrote Them Before Us’s amicus brief in J.T.H. v. Spring Cook. When she isn’t advocating for children’s rights she can be found reading, drinking tea, and trying to keep houseplants alive.
Samantha DeLoach
Communications ManagerSamantha DeLoach began her advocacy nearly ten years ago on her own X page, where she became known as @Prolife_Sam for kindly debunking pro-choice arguments and connecting abortion-minded women with life-affirming resources and support. Her independent work led to a contract role with Live Action and eventually to her current position with Them Before Us.
Now serving as Communications Manager, Samantha uses her experience in media, messaging, and grassroots engagement to advance child-centered policy and strengthen the cultural case for life. Through writing, strategy, and public engagement, she helps shape conversations that put children and families first.
Our Mission
Them Before Us is a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father.
Our Vision
Them Before Us strives to put children before adults in every conversation about marriage and family. We seek to prioritize the rights of children in the culture and courtroom, the personal and the public.
Our Goals
1. Change Hearts
Educate the public on a child-centric perspective of marriage and family.
2. Change Laws
Represent the rights of children on policy matters.
Internships FAQ
What is the time commitment?
The internship runs from May 18th through July 27th, and requires approximately 20 hours per week. Interns must be available for a 4-hour block each weekday (12-4 PM Eastern Time for US-based interns, 5-9 PM local time for European interns).
What is the time commitment?
The internship runs from May 18th through July 27th, and requires approximately 20 hours per week. Interns must be available for a 4-hour block each weekday (12-4 PM Eastern Time for US-based interns, 5-9 PM local time for European interns).
Is this internship remote or in-person?
The internship is primarily remote. From time to time, we may invite interns to participate in an in-person weekend gathering as part of the program.TBU would cover lodging costs; interns would be responsible for their own travel to the gathering location.
What meetings am I expected to attend?
Interns participate in a weekly staff meeting, which provides an opportunity to connect with the Them Before Us team, receive updates, and collaborate on ongoing projects. Interns also meet weekly with their intern supervisor for check-ins and guidance. Interns are expected to attend TBU101 meetings, which consists of training and orientation to become familiar with our mission, work, and internal systems.
Can I work another job during the internship?
Yes. The internship schedule is designed to accommodate part-time work or other daytime commitments, as long as you’re consistently available for meetings during your designated 4-hour block.
What will I actually be doing as an intern?
TBU interns support children’s rights advocacy through research, writing, social media engagement, policy analysis, event support, and public education. We’ll take your strengths into account when assigning projects, but we’ll also push you—giving you opportunities to grow, gain real-world skills, and practice advocating for children in every arena of life.
Is this a paid internship?
No, this is a volunteer and serving internship.
Where are interns located?
We’re set up to support interns in the US and Europe. If you’re in Australia, we’ll work hard to include you—but time zone differences may affect your participation in live meetings.
What qualifications are you looking for?
We’re looking for advocates who are passionate about defending children’s rights, communicate clearly in writing, work independently, and align with TBU’s mission that children have a fundamental right to be known and loved by their mother and father. Prior experience in policy, communications, or nonprofit work is helpful but not required.
How do I apply?
Complete the application form at [JotForm link]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission.
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