Panel for Young Women on Reproductive Health

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I Got This –Young
Women’s Guide to
the GYNPanel for the Black Girl Project Sisterhood
Summit 2012
Curated by Latressa Fulton

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‘I Got This!” – Young Women’s
Guide to the GYN
 Sisterhood Summit
 Overview of Panel
 Panelists
 Questions asked
 Take aways
 Stats/why is this important
 My bio

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The Black Girl Project: Sisterhood
Summit
 The Black Girl Project:
 The Sisterhood Summit:
BGP’s annual Sisterhood Summit is situated in BGP’s mission to
empower young women and girls to navigate the challenging social
issues they are faced with around sex, sexuality, and gender by
providing a safe environment for them to connect and collaborate with
peers, investigate, innovate and explore; in order to educate
themselves, educate others, and take action.

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Session Description
‘I got this’ – Young Women’s Guide to the GYN
 This panel will address reproductive health and rights for young women
who are transitioning from adolescents to adults. Some of the topics to
cover are basic reproductive concerns for young women, concrete
overview of a basic gynecological exam and tests that should be
preformed at this exam. Expert panelists will address current trends
affecting our black girls and women. A major area to be discussed is
how the current laws in healthcare affect the quality of healthcare for
young women in America. Most importantly, tips on navigating this
process of achieving proper gynecological care. This panel would
include a wide range of advocates, health practitioners, and policy
makers.
 This panel for the Sisterhood Summit is intended to focus on GYN
visits, the effects of new healthcare reform and proper navigation for
young women.

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Panel Composition
 The panel:
 Dr. Juliet Nevins, - Medical professional specializing in Gynecology
 Carmina Bernardo - Planned Parenthood NYC professional - Public
Health Professional well versed on Health Reform Law (NYC)
 Jasmin Burnett - Domestic Human Rights Consultant invested in
Strengthening Solutions & Sustainability for Social Justice.
 Abeo Richards - Young Speaker, Advocate from HEAT & YWCHAC

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Screen shot of program
THE BLACK GIRL PROJECT
SISTERHOOD SUMMIT 2012
PYT: PLEASURE, YOUTH+ TRANSFORMATION

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Latressa Fulton, MPH
Latressa M. Fulton is a highly dedicated and passionate professional with a solid background
in public health and research in the biological sciences. She has over 10 years of experience
in program administration with skills in compliance, marketing, sales, sponsorship and special
event logistics, fundraising, and advocacy for issues of diversity and healthcare. Ms. Fulton
obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of
Pennsylvania and holds a Masters of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from
the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.
She’s worked with philanthropic institutions such as American Red Cross, Clinton Global
Initiative, Ford Foundation, Harlem Health Promotion Center, American Heart Association and
Magic Johnson Foundation to name a few. With project management and communications
expertise, Ms. Fulton has the ability to implement comprehensive initiatives for various brands
and community partners.
Presently she is an active Board member for H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths (health4youths.org) and
recently served on the Grant Advisory Committee of the New York Women’s Foundation. Ms.
Fulton is a woman with roots in New York shaped by expansive travel throughout the
continents, commitment to family and bonded by lasting friendships.

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Resources
 http://sisterhoodsummit.blackgirlproject.org

9. Contact me
Latressa Fulton MPH
latressa@gmail.com