Media

Thank you for your interest in Education Works Texas. Many of our coalition members are among the most knowledgeable experts in the state on teen and unplanned pregnancy, women's health, and child and teen well being, as well as law and public policy relating to these topics.

The people listed below, along with their contact information and areas of expertise, are available to answer questions for members of the media. 

 

Elizabeth Brenner, Esq - elizabeth.brenner at ppfa dot org, 512-236-8555, ext 13

  • law and public policy pertaining to sex education
  • law and public policy pertaining to women's health and family planning

Ryan Valentine - ryan at tfn dot org, 512-322-0545

  • sex education in Texas public schools

Janet Realini, M.D., MPH - jrealini at healthyfuturestx dot org, 210-223-4589

  • teen and unplanned pregnancy
  • sex education
  • family planning funding, including the Women's Health Program

Sarah Wheat, MPAff - sarah.wheat at ppaustin dot org, 512-275-0171, ext. 103

  • women's health in the Austin area
  • teens' access to family planning services

 

 

Quick Stats!

The most successful adolescent pregnancy prevention programs in the U.S., which combine sexuality education with direct access to or information about contraceptive services, have increased contraceptive use among participants by up to 22 percent.

 Frost & Forrest, Family Planning Perspectives (27), 1995