Cecile Richards is a pioneering activist and the former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. She is an outspoken champion for reproductive health, gender equality, and civil rights. During her time at Planned Parenthood, Richards oversaw the organization’s expansion into digital health and its growth into a powerful national grass-roots movement.

Richards has been called a “change agent” and a “dynamic leader,” and is widely recognized for her role in transforming the national conversation around reproductive rights. Her leadership has seen Planned Parenthood become one of the leading voices in the fight against the Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine the rights of women and the LGBTQ community.

In addition to her work at Planned Parenthood, Richards is an active member of several organizations, including the Center for Reproductive Rights, the National Women’s political caucuses, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, the National Abortion Federation, the National Domestic Workers Alliance and the International Women’s Health Coalition. She is also the co-founder of Supermajority, a grassroots feminist organization aimed at empowering women and fighting for gender equality.

Richards has made countless appearances in the media, including on the cover of Time Magazine, on The Daily Show, and on The View. She has also been featured on the cover of Ms. Magazine, in the New York Times, and has written numerous op-eds and articles on reproductive rights and women’s issues.

Richards’ is an inspirational example of what can be achieved through the power of activism and determination. She has used her voice to empower millions of women around the world and to fight for a society where everyone has access to the reproductive health care they need.