“We need models of faithful Catholics in public life, people who are not afraid to step into the breach and speak courageously…” — Foreword by Ryan T. Anderson

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Tepeyac Leadership, Inc.
May 2, 2025

PHOENIX, May 2, 2025 /Standard Newswire/ -- Tepeyac Leadership, Inc (TLI) is pleased to announce the second book in the new Tepeyac Leadership Series featuring Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Fellow and Director of the Program in Bioethics and American Democracy at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. The book is titled Aaron Kheriaty, on Life, Faith and Leadership and is now available on Amazon from TLI Publishing, a division of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. The new book series aims to provide inspiration and insights for lay Catholics based on conversations with exemplary leaders.

Dr. Aaron Kheriaty is known for standing at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and faith—with clarity, courage, and conviction. In this profoundly personal and intellectually rich interview-style biography, Kheriaty reflects on his journey from a charmed childhood in Bellingham, Washington, to becoming a national voice in bioethics, religious liberty, and the dignity of the human person.

Through candid storytelling and thought-provoking conversation, Kheriaty explores the unexpected turns of his life—from discovering the Catholic intellectual tradition at the University of Notre Dame, to medical school and hospital ethics boards, to high-profile court cases defending conscience and freedom. Readers will discover his unique insights into some of the most urgent ethical challenges of our time, including artificial intelligence (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the shifting landscape of parenting and technology. Along the way, Kheriaty brings a refreshing perspective to film, culture, suffering, and hope.

Unexpected gems in this book include movie reviews through the eyes of faith, commentary on some of the most challenging topics in medicine and technology (AI, IVF, Multiplex Parenting, etc.), insights on the life cycle of leadership and Aaron’s favorite prayer:

“Doce me passionem Tuam” (Teach me your suffering)… try to redirect your focus on the crucified Christ rather than on our own troubles.” (Aaron Kheriaty)

Growing up in Washington state, Aaron Kheriaty was drawn to science from an early age. But it wasn’t until college at the University of Notre Dame that he unexpectedly encountered a second love—philosophy—through the influence of friends and professors who introduced him to the depth and richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition. At a pivotal crossroads, he had to choose between graduate studies in philosophy or pursuing medicine. Encouraged by his wife and inspired by a desire to integrate both mind and heart, Aaron set out to pursue a dual MD/PhD at Georgetown University, bridging his passion for healing and the search for truth.

Following his residency at the University of California at Irvine, he found a deep joy in teaching—a natural fit, as he came from a family of educators. His role on the clinical faculty led to a position on the University’s Ethics Committee, where he eventually became chair. Over the years, his work in medical ethics became more pronounced and mission-driven. In 2021, prompted by a matter of conscience, Aaron made the difficult decision to part ways with the University—an event that deepened his resolve to speak publicly and boldly on the intersection of faith, freedom, and ethical integrity.

Today, Aaron is a practicing physician, clinical ethicist, author, and father of five. He continues to serve on a variety of boards and initiatives that advance the role of faith in public life, including his work as Director of the Program in Bioethics and American Democracy at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Through it all, he remains committed to forming both minds and consciences in service to the truth.

Aaron has known suffering, but in this book, he also shows his resiliency, humor, and the reason for his joy and hope—so necessary in the world today.

The Tepeyac Leadership Series was started to offer contemporary role models of lay Catholic leadership. This second volume features a physician and ethicist whose witness is especially timely. Aaron Kheriaty: on Life, Faith and Leadership is an engaging question-and-answer format between Aaron and Laurie Strom, editor for TLI Publishing. It is structured to give the reader an insight into three concrete areas; the reader may jump into the area or questions he wants to learn about first and explore the rest at his own pace. We hope you find in its pages much inspiration to nurture your own life, faith, and leadership.

Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. (TLI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to civic leadership development for lay Catholic professionals around the globe. TLI offers a catalyst development experience that equips the Catholic laity to become virtuous leaders, influence the culture and serve the common good.

Laurie Strom, the book’s editor, is a Deacon’s wife, grandmother, and a former Executive VP & COO serving the aerospace and automotive industries. Now, she is a mentor, coach, writer, and photographer—praising God and finding science and faith beautifully intertwined.

Aaron Kheriaty, on Life, Faith and Leadership is available on Amazon (paperback) $17.95

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