The mission of the National Abortion Federation is to
unite, represent, serve, and support abortion providers in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Core Values
Organizational Core Values are the principles and fundamental beliefs that guide our daily functioning. Through collaboratively defining and implementing these values, we establish a foundation that allows us to maintain a workplace dedicated to continual learning and prepared to recognize and address oppressions and micro-aggressions.
Fair access and accommodation for injustices experienced by all, especially those who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and all abilities
Embrace diversity by considering multiple perspectives and centering marginalized voices
Honest open living of organizational values, showing decency and striving to do the right thing
Actively listening and engaging with one another with understanding and empathy reflecting our consideration for others
Honest, respectful and consistent communication of how decisions and policies are developed and implemented
Dependable, consistent, clear communication with follow through on commitments
NAF's Leadership
Brittany Fonteno
President & CEO
Melissa Fowler
Chief Program Officer
Veronica E. Jones
Chief Operating Officer
NAF's Board of Directors
Lorie Chaiten, JD
ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
Board Chair
Kersha Deibel, MPH, MSW
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Justin T. Diedrich, MD, MSCI, FACOG
Eden Surgical Center
Melissa Grant
carafem
Tiffany Hailstorks, MD, MPH
Emory University School of Medicine
Curtiss P.S. Hannum, MSN, APN, CRNP
The Women's Centers
Dalton Johnson, MBA
Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives
Erin King, MD
Hope Clinic
Tammi Kromenaker
Red River Women's Clinic
John C. Markley, MD, PhD
UCSF School of Medicine
Julia McDonald, DO, MPH
Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Institute, Maine General
Tram Nguyen, MHA/MBA
Catherine Obando MSN, NP-C
Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central & Southern New Jersey
TaRhonda Slydell, BSN, MBA-HCA
Presidential Women’s Center
Maria Mercedes Vivas, MD, MPH
Fundacion Orientame
Lin-Fan Wang, MD
Family Practice Physician
Ying Zhang, MD, MPH
University of Washington Department of Family Medicine
Rachel K. Jones, PhD
Guttmacher Institute
Guttmacher Institute Liaison
Beverly Winikoff, MD, MPH
Gynuity Health Projects
Gynuity Health Projects Liaison