Dr. Juliana Friend is a medical anthropologist specializing in ethnographic and community-engaged qualitative research. Drawing on expertise in digital health, bioethics, and privacy studies, Dr. Friend's work addresses the intersection of tech policy and health policy and aims to amplify the perspectives of diverse constituents on how to amplify the benefits of emerging technologies while minimizing potential harms.
Ariel Eastburn McCormick is a Research Coordinator with the UCSF Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE) and 2023 Bixby Advocacy and Communications Fellow. She received her M.A. in Applied Anthropology (with a focus in Medical Anthropology) from Humboldt State where she conducted a qualitative study of maternal health care access in Santa Clara County. Ariel has been a longtime advocate of Reproductive Justice through her past work with menstrual equity organizations and as a full-spectrum doula-in-training.
Julia Duray (she/her) is the Education and Communications Coordinator for Beyond the Pill, working across the team to support overall program communications for BTP. She also works closely with the training team to develop educational resources and programs on contraceptive care. Previously, she was the Digital Communications Assistant and Conference Coordinator for The Global Health Network at the University of Oxford.
Rachel Burger has over 10 years of experience conducting public health research in East Africa. Her research focus includes the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, the integration of HIV and reproductive health services, and the integration of livelihood interventions to improve health outcomes among People Living with HIV.
Helen Arega is a dedicated advocate for reproductive justice, with a focus on supporting women throughout their reproductive life span. She obtained her MA in Urban Affairs and Public Policy, specializing in Reproductive Health, from the University of Delaware. Since 2017, Helen has been associated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where she has held various positions in research, community engagement, and project management.
