Rapid Response: Turning tears to action, w/Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson

Long-Term Goals

Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, is focused on setting long-term goals in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned. She emphasizes the importance of integrating long-term strategies into daily decision-making, highlighting the need to allocate resources effectively and anticipate future challenges in healthcare and telemedicine 1. Alexis also sees this as an opportunity to reimagine Planned Parenthood's role and engage new stakeholders, such as men, corporations, and universities, in the conversation about reproductive rights 2.

We have not ever had a really robust conversation with men in the way that we should. We've not had a really robust conversation with corporations the way we should, or universities.

--- Alexis McGill Johnson

She believes that these conversations are crucial for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for those affected by the Supreme Court's decision.

   

Immediate Challenges

Addressing immediate challenges, Alexis McGill Johnson is leading Planned Parenthood through a period of crisis management and adaptation. She stresses the economic and societal impacts of losing abortion access, noting that it could cost the economy $105 billion and affect women's leadership pipelines 3. Alexis is actively engaging with business leaders to encourage them to take a stand on social issues, arguing that neutrality can be detrimental 4.

Every time a company stays neutral or tries to be a bystander, that's going to be to their detriment.

--- Alexis McGill Johnson

She believes that businesses have a critical role in shaping the national dialogue and supporting their workforce in states where reproductive rights are restricted.