Yanissa is a part-time Research Operations Assistant at REAL. She provides vital support to our portfolio of work. She is gaining research experience while she prepares to apply to medical school, with a goal of pursuing a speciality in obstetrics and gynecology.
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.
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.
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.