Photo credit: Caitlin O’hara - freelance photographer

HEALTH JUSTICE MD

Leveraging my experience as a physician, community based clinic owner, and convener of various local and statewide coalitions, I help organizations incorporate a justice lens into new and emerging commitments to support reproductive rights.

IMPACT

  • "Dr. DeShawn Taylor urges us to stop saying 'I'm pro-choice but', and 'move towards a place where you are unapologetically pro-abortion. Whether you would have an abortion yourself is irrelevant. #ProAbortion"

    — Cathren Cohen attended the Georgetown University Gender Justice Conference.

  • "Dr. Taylor - thank you SO incredibly much for being such a fierce advocate for reproductive justice AND for using gender inclusive language in your presentation. It means so much to me as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and it's so important for folx to hear such an impactful presentation delivered with that lens!"

    — Adriane Ackerman attended the Policy Panel at the Arizona Health Equity Conference

  • "Dr. Taylor joined GRR! as the speaker for "Unapologetically Pro-Abortion," a virtual event, with elders and others from all over the country. Her talk was engaging and the following conversation really demonstrated her impact on the audience. Dr. Taylor's ability to speak to many angles of abortion justice broadened their understanding around the need for bold actions and language. Her expertise is extensive and we're eager to work with her again on future events and programs!"

    — Kelli McCannell, Executive Director, Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights

  • "Dr. Deshawn Taylor was featured in the Seeking Justice in Arizona speaker series in the School of Social Transformation at ASU in Fall 2022. Our students heard directly from a medical doctor and health advocate who is engaged in the complex pursuit and delivery of reproductive justice, for all -- regardless of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, social class, religion, or ability. Dr. Taylor is a dynamic speaker whose stories and reflections on her values-driven direct service and advocacy not only challenged me to show up for our community but also showed me how to do so."

    — Madelaine Adelman, Professor, Justice & Social Inquiry, The School of Social Transformation