The American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) Center for Policy and Leadership (CPL) Announces 2026 PRIMED Cohort
The PRIMED program prepares ASRM members to be effective policy advocates through rigorous, skills-based training in reproductive medicine policy, culminating in a Capstone project and direct engagement with decisionmakers, including federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Members of the incoming PRIMED cohort include:
- Alease Daniel Barnes
- Sabrine Bensouda, DO
- Kendall Bielak, MD
- David Boedeker, DO, MHA
- Carolina (Cally) Braun, MD
- Ashley Germann, MSW, LISW-S, PMH-C
- Arianna Injeian, MPH, MSc
- Nicolas A. Johnson, MD
- Jeanine Price, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC
- Nanette Rollene, MD
- Josh Romero
- Mitra Sharifi, MD, MS
“We are pleased to welcome this outstanding group of reproductive medicine professionals to the PRIMED program,” said Rebecca O’Connor, J.D., Director of the CPL. “The scholars in our incoming cohort bring a wide range of expertise from across the field. We look forward to the fresh perspectives they will contribute and the meaningful impact they will have on reproductive medicine policy in the years ahead.”
The incoming cohort comprises reproductive medicine professionals with diverse professional, geographic, and personal backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of training, experience, and expertise among ASRM members and the field of reproductive medicine. Learn more about this year’s PRIMED Scholars cohort here
About the CPL:
The Center for Policy and Leadership (CPL) is ASRM’s nonpartisan think tank, delivering fact-based, science-driven information to inform the public and decision-makers across sectors as they evaluate important matters in the field of reproductive medicine. It is home to the Preparing Experts in Reproductive Medicine to Engage Decisionmakers (PRIMED) Scholars Program, designed to train ASRM members who are passionate about making an impact to become influential voices in the field of reproductive medicine. https://connect.asrm.org/cpl/
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org
For media inquiries regarding this press release contact:
Sean Tipton
ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer
E: stipton@asrm.org
Anna Hovey
Advocacy Engagement Specialist
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J. Benjamin Younger Office of Public Affairs
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