Elaine Chan

Elaine Chan (MD) is a Fellow in our Leadership Training Academy Class of 2027 and specializes in OB/GYN and Complex Family Planning. Reflections on work, advocacy, and sources of joy are shared below.

What are your clinical or research interests?

Medication and Procedural abortion, Contraception, Gender Affirming Care as an OB-GYN, Syphilis Epidemic, Language and Immigrant Justice in Healthcare Settings.

What current policy issue motivates you to be an advocate?

Attacks on access and provision of gender affirming care, reparations for forced sterilizations.

What local justice-centered organization do you wish we knew about?

Remaining Free: a cross-state organizing effort to support Alex Jackson, a justice-impacted black mother who had her rights violated during her pregnancy and delivery in a California prison.

What is bringing you joy these days?

Weaving Papale Hats with my wonderful Kumu Cheri, creating childhood magic with kiddos in my life, talking story with community elders.

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