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What is Patients to Advocates?

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Patients to Advocates is a paid, 9-month leadership development program which prepares Ohioans who have had abortions for civic engagement around reproductive health, rights, and justice.

P2A is a collaborative fellowship program organized and led by Abortion Forward, Faith Choice Ohio, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, and Preterm. Fellows participate in online educational modules and utilize their knowledge in legislative visits, panel discussions, and media interactions. Each cohort is comprised of women, femmes, and LGBTQ people from various racial & socioeconomic backgrounds. Fellows have been featured in national and local media outlets such as Fusion, Huffington Post, and Vice.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Sakina Jarmon

Meet Sakina, a fierce advocate for reproductive justice, health, and rights, with a passion for exploring the intersection of race and gender. Armed with a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Cincinnati, she empowers change as the Program Coordinator of Patients to Advocates.

Beyond her impactful work, Sakina shares her love for balance and well-being as a dedicated yoga teacher at Sage Yoga Hot. When she's not leading change, you can find her indulging in her favorite hobbies: watching TV, enjoying movies, sipping wine, and mastering the art of vegan, gluten free cooking!