Dr. Brooke Whitfield is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at REAL -- she supports the Reproductive Health Experiences and Access (RHEA) project and moves her own mixed-methods scholarship forward examining how young people navigate sexual and reproductive healthcare access.
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.
Dr. Dana Johnson is a Postdoctoral Trainee in the Health Disparities Research Scholars (HDRS) Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Population Health Sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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.