Planned Parenthood just announced their new president, who’ll be taking over once Cecile Richards officially steps down: Leana Wen, M.D. She’s spent four years serving as a Baltimore Health Commissioner and will be the first physician to take the role of Planned Parenthood president in nearly 50 years, according to the organization.
She’s an immigrant, a woman of color, someone who has used public assistance and personally relied on Planned Parenthood for health care. I’m excited to see what Planned Parenthood will do under her leadership.
She will start on November 12.
Watch the video from Planned Parenthood introducing Dr. Wen to the world below and read her bio here.