Meet Dr. DeShawn
Foremost Reproductive Justice Author and Advocate in Phoenix
Hello and welcome to Health Justice MD! I am a Black woman physician passionate about fighting for reproductive justice. My community-based work informs my expertise, and I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the reproductive health services they need to make informed decisions about their bodies ...
From Personal Struggle to Community Empowerment
When the Supreme Court took up the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case (the 15-week abortion ban) I thought to myself, “SCOTUS is going to seriously consider overturning Roe v Wade with this case.” After listening to the oral arguments for the case in January 2022, I was convinced of the outcome we ...
Empowering Individuals and Organizations to Build a Better World
Do you envision a world where people are free to decide how to care for their own bodies, if, when, and how to have children and raise families? Let's work together. Recognized locally and nationally for my advocacy and leadership, my mission is to help you build and execute your organization’s blueprint for ...