Dr. Sarah Ann Anderson-Burnett is a trailblazing physician and thought leader, merging her expertise in adolescent medicine, addiction neuroscience, and reproductive justice to create equitable health systems that empower young people. A proud HBCU alumna of Xavier University of Louisiana with an MD and Ph.D. from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she is driven by an unshakable belief in the power of youth to become transformational leaders. Her work centers on justice, dignity, and ensuring all young people thrive.

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As the Assistant Vice President of Health and Wellness & Director of Health Services and Quality Improvement at Barnard College, Dr. Anderson-Burnett redefines the intersection of clinical care and holistic health programming. She leads initiatives that challenge traditional healthcare delivery models, fostering systemic change to address the expansive needs of young people. Her expertise extends beyond the clinical realm, with transformative contributions to curriculum development, health advocacy, and quality improvement that inspire long-lasting impact.

Yemi Combahee (she/her) is a Black lesbian feminist abortion doula and reproductive justice organizer. Yemi is currently a senior manager of organizing at Black Feminist Future where she convenes and organizes the Black Reproductive Justice Ecosystem through campaigns like Abortion is Freedom and the campaign for Black Midwives Day.

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She has a professional background in intimate partner violence advocacy, sexual and reproductive health education, independent feminist bookselling, and local policy advocacy. Yemi is a New Jersey native but she currently lives, loves, and resists in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Sierra Davis is a Certified Nurse Midwife dedicated to improving women's health. From a young age, Sierra has been drawn to midwifery's philosophy of physiologic birth and she believes in empowering patients throughout the natural process of pregnancy and childbirth.

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Sierra honed her skills at Columbia University, where she earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice and had the opportunity to serve vulnerable populations in West Africa. With experience at Guirguis OBGYN Group and NYP Brooklyn Methodist, she brings holistic, patient-centered care to Oula.

Passionate about reproductive justice, Black maternal health, LGBTQI+ rights, women’s rights, global health, and diversity in healthcare, Sierra is dedicated to advocating for equitable care for all.

Dr. Shanaye Jeffers is a board-certified OB/GYN. She couldn't imagine a life outside of being an OB/GYN, especially at home in NYC.

In the clinical realm, Dr. Jeffers values partnership with her patients. She believes in the importance of mutual transparency and openness to co-create the most effective care plans.

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Dr. Jeffers is Brooklyn born and bred, with Caribbean roots. She made her second home Philadelphia where she received her medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to complete residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she was accepted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society — an award recognizing compassionate care that supports human connection in healthcare.

During her residency, Dr. Jeffers had the formative opportunity to train alongside midwives, an experience that instilled in her a deep appreciation for collaborative, human-centric care, and led her to a more integrative practice.