This event took place on January 4th, 2024

I wouldn’t have a beautiful family now if I hadn’t had access to abortion

“Abortion is vital health care. If I didn’t have access to safe abortion at 21.5 weeks of gestation when I had a fetus with issues that were ‘incompatible with life,’ I would not have the beautiful family I have now, and my three beloved girls wouldn’t exist.”

—Jeni Putalavage-Ross, 45, SVP, Operations

Join your Women’s Fund for an enlightening virtual event, anchored in our Health & Well-Being pillar, as we bring healthcare professionals, advocates, and community leaders to delve into the critical issues surrounding abortion access and care. 

Amidst Florida’s 15-week abortion ban and a looming 6-week ban, the repercussions are stark. Many people seeking abortions have been forced to travel long distances out of state to access care. Others grapple with the profound consequences of unwanted pregnancies, subjecting them to life-altering – and sometimes life-threatening – outcomes.

Additionally, in our Gender Equity Index: Health & Well-Being Policy Paper, this lack of access is also likely paired dangerously with the current maternal health crisis. Numerous studies highlight that women experience poorer health outcomes when denied abortion and reproductive care. 

During this session, our panel of experts will share their personal and professional experiences, illuminating the importance of data, access, and human narratives in the ongoing fight for safe and accessible abortion care. 

Mark your calendars for this Impact Collaborative, happening virtually, via Zoom Webinar, on Thursday, January 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as we unite to address the pressing issues surrounding reproductive health access and care in Miami-Dade and nationwide!


* WFMD supports the current initiative from Floridians Protecting Freedom to get abortion on the 2024 ballot. Download and Sign the petition HERE.

KEYNOTE

Anna Hochkammer serves on the Village of Pinecrest Council. She was elected to Seat 1 in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 with 72% of the vote. During her tenure, the city has completed its potable water infrastructure, reduced crime to historic lows, advanced sustainability initiatives and seen its property values increase by 50%.

Councilmember Hochkammer earned a B.A. degree in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University and a Masters in Public Administration from Florida International University. Prior to serving as an elected official, Vice Mayor Hochkammer lived in Ecuador for 15 years and was an algebra teacher there. 

Councilmember Hochkammer has served on the National League of Cities’ Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Policy Advisory Committee (2017-2019), and represented the Village of Pinecrest on the PACE Green Energy Board and on the Board of the Miami-Dade County League of Cities. She is a member of the executive board of The Two Hundred Club of Miami, and has been an appointee to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Audit and Budget Advisory Committee since 2021.  She is the Executive Director of the Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition.

PANELISTS

Betsy Londono is an Abortion Navigator with PPSENFL.  While earning her MA from NYU, her first internship at the National Organization for Women (NOW-NYC) set her on a lifelong path of advocating for women’s rights in healthcare.  Based in Miami, FL she has served on the board of WEN and worked as a Medical Assistant in the OBGYN Department of Jackson Memorial Hospital.  She is passionate and dedicated to preserving reproductive rights for all.

Ashley is a seasoned political professional with over a decade of experience in public affairs at the national, state, and local level. She applies her winning political record, public affairs knowledge, and professional network to the needs of her clients.

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