We are a collaborative of researchers who study the impact of legislation and policies related to contraception, abortion, and pregnancy.
Contraception
We examine topics such as changes in family planning programs, contraceptive preferences, vasectomy, and minors’ access to contraception.
Abortion
Our work investigates abortion trends and disparities, the regional interplay of state-level policies, as well as patients’ experiences and method preferences.
Pregnancy
We focus on medically complex pregnancies and healthcare policy, public insurance coverage and postpartum health, and postpartum counseling.
“Our research will address important questions in reproductive health and justice that can only be answered by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of colleagues with different professional backgrounds and experiences.”
Dr. Kari White
News
- Knowledge Gaps: New Statewide Survey Shows that Texans are Unaware of Abortion Laws
- Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Texas’ Alternatives to Abortion Program
- New Study Shows Rape Exceptions Do Not Provide Abortion Access to Survivors
- We’ve Launched!
Media Requests?
For media inquiries, please email Communications Director Laura Dixon, PhD.
Our team
Kari White, PhD, MPH
Executive and Scientific Director
Dr. White’s research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess how policies affect people’s reproductive healthcare outcomes and experiences seeking and obtaining care. Her applied research aims to ensure equitable, evidence-based and person-centered contraception and abortion care are obtainable for all communities
Anna Chatillon, PhD
Research Scientist
Dr. Chatillon’s work focuses on reproductive health policy, advocacy, and provision; community mobilization and expertise; and intersecting structures of marginalization.
Gracia Sierra, PhD
Data Scientist
Dr. Sierra’s research interests include using advanced statistical and causal inference methods to study the impact of different policies on reproductive health. She also uses discrete choice experiments to quantify the trade-off people make when deciding where to obtain out-of-state abortion care.
Joseph E. Potter, PhD
Emeritus and Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Potter is an emeritus Professor of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin. He is a demographer with expertise in reproductive health surveys, as well as social policy evaluation. Potter founded the Texas Policy Evaluation Project and led the studies on postpartum contraception. He is now involved continuing analysis at Resound Research.
Ophra Leyser-Whalen, PhD
Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Leyser-Whalen is an Associate Professor of Sociology specializing in reproductive health and justice at The University of Texas at El Paso. She works with Resound Research on projects related to abortion funds and reproductive health on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Lauren Thaxton, MD, MBA
Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Thaxton is an Assistant Professor and practicing OB/GYN in the Department of Women’s Health at Dell Medical School. She has been working with Resound Research investigating novel tools for addressing issues/dissatisfaction with postpartum contraception.
Lisa Della Badia, MS, CCRC
Sr. Director of Operations
Lisa is a sexual and reproductive health clinical researcher whose work is focused on organizational compliance and operations, partnership building, and strategy. Her work aims to position and strengthen the impact of Resound Research.
Jeanette Cunningham Rottas, MA
Sr. Research Project Manager
Jeanette manages Resound Research’s portfolio of research projects. She brings 15 years’ experience expertise in impact analysis, program management, and evaluation research to the team in pursuit of health equity.
Laura Dixon, PhD
Communications Director
Dr. Dixon aims to generate and disseminate high-impact research in the service of ensuring reproductive health policy and programs support the health and wellness of all populations.
Anitra Beasley, MD, MPH
Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Beasley is Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. She specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology and complex family planning. Her research interests include access to contraception and family planning services, bias in medical care, and reduction of health disparities.
Tony Ogburn, MD
Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Ogburn maintains an active practice in General OB/GYN. His work focuses on preventive services and improving access to care for underserved populations.
Samuel Dickman, MD
Affiliated Researcher
Dr. Samuel Dickman is the Chief Medical Officer at Planned Parenthood of Montana and a researcher at the City University of New York Research Foundation. He conducts research on reproductive health policy, survivors of sexual violence, and opioid addiction.
Iris Reyes, MPH, CHW-I
Research Associate
Iris’ work focuses on evidence-based, community-centered research. Her interests include reproductive health and justice, women’s rights advocacy, community mobilization, and sexual health education.
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Formerly known as the Texas Policy Evaluation Project at The University of Texas at Austin, Resound Research for Reproductive Health is fiscally sponsored by Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please visit www.tides.org/state-nonprofit-disclosures/ for additional information.
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