University of Wisconsin–Madison

Research Area: Coercion in Contraceptive Care

Rodriguez-Hernandez, Yulissa

Yulissa is a medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. At REAL, she is a Graduate Research Assistant, supporting qualitative data collection.

Cruse, Ravyn

Ravyn is a Research Coordinator at REAL and leads the implementation of our newly funded research focused on examining disparities in postpartum pain management among Wisconsin birthing people.

Nelson, Sara

Sara Nelson is a MSW student in the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At REAL, Sara works on projects related to coercion in contraceptive care and supports REAL’s portfolio of research.

Schenk, Ellen

Ellen is a Data Analyst at REAL and supports nearly every project within our portfolio, right now she is focused on the Reproductive Health Experiences and Access (RHEA) survey analysis and leading the quantitative evaluation analysis of a care coordination program in Dane County called ConnectRx.

Cannon, Lindsay

Lindsay Cannon is a PhD student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. At REAL, Lindsay works on projects related to contraceptive coercion by healthcare providers and reproductive coercion from intimate partners.

Lerma, Klaira

Klaira Lerma is a public health researcher with over 12 years of experience in reproductive health, rights, and justice. Klaira’s research focuses on reproductive health, particularly abortion and contraception. She investigates barriers to accessing preferred contraception, the impact of legislation on abortion access, and innovative service delivery methods. Her work also explores clients’ perceptions of and experiences with reproductive health services, emphasizing person-centered care.

Swan, Laura

Dr. Laura Swan is a social worker and public health researcher whose work is focused on improving reproductive health equity and increasing access to contraception and abortion, with an emphasis on eliminating discrimination and coercion in care.

Green, Tiffany

Dr. Tiffany Green is a nationally recognized economist, population health scientist, and science communicator whose mission is to reduce and eliminate racial/ethnic inequities in reproductive health.