March 7, 2025
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC—The Center for Policy and Leadership (CPL), ASRM’s think tank dedicated to furthering the practice of reproductive medicine, has announced the members of the second PRIMED cohort starting in 2025.
“The CPL is thrilled to welcome such a strong cohort to the PRIMED program,” said Becca O’Connor, J.D., Director of the Center for Policy and Leadership. “I look forward to working closely with this uniquely qualified group as they further their journey in the IVF advocacy space.”
The PRIMED program offers a one-of-a-kind experience for ASRM members who are passionate about making an impact to become trailblazers in reproductive medicine advocacy. Members of the first PRIMED cohort gained comprehensive, skill-based training through hybrid in-person and online training. They discussed protections for reproductive medicine with lawmakers, presented their Capstone projects at the 2024 ASRM Congress & Expo, and more. Learn about the experiences of the first PRIMED cohort here.
2025 PRIMED Cohort
• Emily Barnard, DO, Shady Grove Fertility
• Gisel Bello, MD, Emory University
• Kelly M. Chacón, MD, University of California, San Diego
• Austin Johnson, MD, University of Washington
• Jamie Kuhlman, PhD, Courageous Path Counseling
• Caiyun Liao, MD, MPH, UMass Memorial Health
• Abigail Mancuso, MD, University of Iowa Health Care
• Mamie McLean, MD, Alabama Fertility Specialists
• Benjamin Peipert, MD, University of Pennsylvania
• Lis Regula, PhD, Men Having Babies
• Jennifer Straub, MEd, CCRM Fertility
• Chelsea Woody, MMSc, CGC, CooperSurgical
See bios and headshots for the 2025 PRIMED cohort [here].
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For media inquiries regarding this press release contact:
Sean Tipton
ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer
stipton@asrm.org
Anna Hovey
Advocacy Engagement Specialist
ahovey@asrm.org
About ASRM:
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org