GG and Megan at a RHAP event this fall
Name: Gabrielle deFiebre, but I go by GG.
Hails from: New York, NY
Why are you passionate about reproductive health? When I first started classes for my master’s of Public Health at Hunter College, I was introduced to the concept of health disparities and how access to quality care is often determined by income or resources. It shocked me how stark these contrasts are across all health care services, but especially for reproductive services and access to abortion. As a woman, I know that access to these services is extremely important so that women can have control over their lives and their futures.
Life after RHAP? I have one more semester before I finish my degree and get my MPH. My focus has been on Community Health Education, especially women’s health. After that I hope to work doing research within the field of women’s health.
Any fun winter plans? I plan on hanging out with my friends, hopefully indoors to escape from the cold!
Name: Megan Corbett
Hails from: Orcas Island, WA
Why are you passionate about reproductive health? I am passionate because I believe there are few sectors in healthcare where the benefits of high quality care are as far-reaching as they are in reproductive healthcare. Therefore, I think that promoting access to evidence-based, comprehensive reproductive healthcare is advantageous to health and well being of all men, women, and children.
Life after RHAP: I recently graduated from nursing school so I would like to work as an RN in women’s health. In a few years I plan to pursue a masters in either midwifery or as a women’s health nurse practitioner.
Any fun winter plans? I’ve always wanted to go ice skating in Central Park. However, I’ve only skated once before so I hope people are quick to get out of the way!
Jean Henigson
Megan, I’m so grateful that you have chosen to work in the field of reproductive services for women’s health care. You will make an important positive difference in the lives of many people. What a great start!
From one of your proud fans on Orcas Island,– Jean Henigson
Jean Henigson
The Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) on Orcas Island, Washington, was started in 2010 with a mission closely related to the mission of RHAP. As a locally funded, grassroots, community organization, IRHI is a cooperative effort among all of our medical providers to provide local access to reproductive health care for all teens and young women, regardless of their ability to pay for that care. On our tiny, rural, isolated island, local and affordable access to timely, confidential birth control is especially critical.
Through Megan, the leadership of IRHI has now become aware of RHAP. We are very glad to have made this important connection, and to know of the extremely valuable resources and services which your organization provides. It is this kind of exchange of information that will make our shared missions achievable, and inspire us by knowing that we are not traveling the road alone.