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Shanna Cox, MSPH, a mother and native of Brooklyn, New York is also a Health Scientist for the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. She has published multiple peer-reviewed articles about women’s health. Her current research focuses on positive youth development for teen pregnancy prevention and male involvement in family planning and pregnancy, and racial disparities in access to care.
Shanna serves as an agency resource on the ethical conduct of research among pregnant women and children. Shanna also serves as a consultant for Tanya Lee’s initiative A Healthy Baby Begins with You. She also participates in various community events designed to improve the health of women, children and families.
Question: What is your role within the YWTF-ATL Chapter, what brought you to YWTF-ATL (your interest in the chapter), and what do you hope to see/accomplish/experience as a board member?
"I do a lot of data analysis and technical assistance regarding women’s health on a national level, but I believe that real change happens locally. I really wanted to join an organization that was addressing the needs of women in the community where I worked and lived. I first engaged with YWTF at one of their networking socials and really enjoyed the atmosphere and camaraderie," Shanna explained.
"In January of this year, I was presented with the opportunity to serve as their Director of Fundraising and Development. This is the first time this position has been filled on the board so I look forward to the challenge! Over the course of the year I look forward to raising funds and continuing the development of programs that address our core value of advancing the quality of life and rights of younger women aged 20-39," Shanna said.
Shanna shared a beautiful quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that in our opinion also speaks volumes about this great woman- “The only gift is a portion of thyself” and Shanna truly is a gift.
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