KHJN is made up of Board of Directors, grassroots educators and community activists, and volunteers dedicated to expressing multiple facets of reproductive justice.
Staff
Executive Director
Erin Smith(they/she) is a born and raised Louisville native who graduated from DuPont Manual high school in 2009. After graduation they attended Northern Kentucky University where they majored in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law. Upon receiving their bachelor's degree, Erin returned home and later enrolled in the University of Louisville Women and Gender Studies masters program. Toward the end of their studies they wrote and defended their thesis project on the division between the African American church and their LGBTQ congregation.
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Trans Health Director
Oliver (they/them) directs Kentucky Health Justice Network's Trans Health Advocacy program to ensure trans Kentuckians can access supportive, competent healthcare. Oliver graduated from the University of Louisville in 2017 with a degree in Political Science, with minors in LGBTQ Studies, Social Change, and Philosophy. Oliver has been involved as a leader of the pro-labor group Cards United Against Sweatshops, among other activities, and is passionate about issues of reproductive justice, expanding access to healthcare, and the power of clinical empathy skills for providers working with marginalized people (all providers)
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Support Fund Director
Meg (she/her) started volunteering in abortion access in KY almost 20 years ago. As a Louisville native, Meg has a strong background in grassroots organizing with Louisville Clinic Escorts, The Fairness Campaign, and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice. Meg's professional background is in Food Service, Childcare, and Project Facilitation.
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All Access EKY Outreach Director
Kelsie (she/her) is native of eastern Kentucky and the Project Director for All Access EKY, a contraceptive access initiative.
With a Public Health degree from the University of Kentucky, Kelsie develops and implements policies and best practices that promote equity and health justice for Kentuckians. With a depth of understanding for access in rural communities, Kelsie is passionate about supporting folks in obtaining comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, the full spectrum of family planning services, and empowering people to make decisions about their reproductive health and future.
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Operations Director
Ashley (she/her) had been a long time volunteer for the Support Fund before coming on as full time staff in 2018. Ashley is passionate about access and is also a volunteer clinic escort. Ashley enjoys Twitter, following local legislation, SCOTUS cases, normalizing abortion and acceptance of trans and gender non-conforming folks that her children encounter every day. Like the old saying goes, "Stop sitting at the adult table to change the mind of your racist Uncle. Sit at the kids table, change begins with the kids."
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Take Root Conference Coordinator
Kimberly (she/her) Her career in event management and design began over a decade ago at 21c Museum Hotels. Kimberly's experience includes developing and working events designed for various corporations like 21c, General Electric, Peerless Distillery, and Norton Hospitals. Her passions include turning the pages of a great novel, the electric atmosphere of live music, and creating a world where her children are free of the bigotry and hate of her time.
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Executive Director
Erin Smith(they/she) is a born and raised Louisville native who graduated from DuPont Manual high school in 2009. After graduation they attended Northern Kentucky University where they majored in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law. Upon receiving their bachelor's degree, Erin returned home and later enrolled in the University of Louisville Women and Gender Studies masters program. Toward the end of their studies they wrote and defended their thesis project on the division between the African American church and their LGBTQ congregation.
Email Erin
Trans Health Director
Oliver (they/them) directs Kentucky Health Justice Network's Trans Health Advocacy program to ensure trans Kentuckians can access supportive, competent healthcare. Oliver graduated from the University of Louisville in 2017 with a degree in Political Science, with minors in LGBTQ Studies, Social Change, and Philosophy. Oliver has been involved as a leader of the pro-labor group Cards United Against Sweatshops, among other activities, and is passionate about issues of reproductive justice, expanding access to healthcare, and the power of clinical empathy skills for providers working with marginalized people (all providers)
Email Oliver
Support Fund Director
Meg (she/her) started volunteering in abortion access in KY almost 20 years ago. As a Louisville native, Meg has a strong background in grassroots organizing with Louisville Clinic Escorts, The Fairness Campaign, and Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice. Meg's professional background is in Food Service, Childcare, and Project Facilitation.
Email Meg
All Access EKY Outreach Director
Kelsie (she/her) is native of eastern Kentucky and the Project Director for All Access EKY, a contraceptive access initiative.
With a Public Health degree from the University of Kentucky, Kelsie develops and implements policies and best practices that promote equity and health justice for Kentuckians. With a depth of understanding for access in rural communities, Kelsie is passionate about supporting folks in obtaining comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education, the full spectrum of family planning services, and empowering people to make decisions about their reproductive health and future.
Email Kelsie
Operations Director
Ashley (she/her) had been a long time volunteer for the Support Fund before coming on as full time staff in 2018. Ashley is passionate about access and is also a volunteer clinic escort. Ashley enjoys Twitter, following local legislation, SCOTUS cases, normalizing abortion and acceptance of trans and gender non-conforming folks that her children encounter every day. Like the old saying goes, "Stop sitting at the adult table to change the mind of your racist Uncle. Sit at the kids table, change begins with the kids."
Email Ashley
Take Root Conference Coordinator
Kimberly (she/her) Her career in event management and design began over a decade ago at 21c Museum Hotels. Kimberly's experience includes developing and working events designed for various corporations like 21c, General Electric, Peerless Distillery, and Norton Hospitals. Her passions include turning the pages of a great novel, the electric atmosphere of live music, and creating a world where her children are free of the bigotry and hate of her time.
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