who i amβ¦
Being able to speak out, educate, and advocate for reproductive justiceβespecially in a post-Roe worldβhas been one of the greatest honors of my life. Iβm endlessly grateful to be doing work that feels urgent, meaningful, and deeply personal.
Iβm an OBGYN Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical experience and the Founder of Take Back Trustβa digital platform built to help people navigate reproductive healthcare with confidence, clarity, and zero shame. Whether youβre figuring out birth control, facing a miscarriage, fighting for affirming care, or just trying to feel heard in the exam room, Take Back Trust is here to equip you with tools that center youβnot the system.
Iβm also a content creator, digital strategist, and public speaker focused on reproductive rights, health equity, and breaking down stigma. Iβve consulted with campaigns, coalitions, and advocacy organizations across the country to help sharpen their messaging and expand their reach. In 2024, I joined the Harris for President digital team in Michigan, and my work has been featured in Newsweek, Detroit Free Press, Gander Newsroom, Courier News, and more.
As a writer, I contribute opinion pieces and commentary on reproductive health and policyβand Iβm the author of the upcoming book We Deserve More: How the Medical System Fails Gynecological HealthcareβAnd What You Can Do About It (Wiley, 2026). Itβs part validation, part toolkit, and all about helping patients advocate for themselves with knowledge and self-trust.
I was told I was βnot a professional fitβ for an OB/GYN practiceβbecause I didnβt fit into the small box they wanted me to stay in. After several of my pro-abortion videos went viral, my voice no longer felt safe to them. Turns out, that same voice helped launch a national movement.
I hold a Masterβs Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Movement Science (with a minor in Latin American & Caribbean Studies) from the University of Michigan.
I live in Metro Detroit with my husband and our three young kiddos. You can find me on the lake in the summer, cheering on the Wolverines in the fall, skiing in the winter, or smelling the flowers in spring. And in all seasons youβll catch me walking our rescue pup, Harbyβnamed, of course, after Coach Harbaugh.
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