Dr. Leana Wen cited “philosophical differences” between herself and the new board chairs
Dr. Leana Wen. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call,Inc./Getty Images After less than a year at the organization, Dr. Leana Wen is out as president of Planned Parenthood, citing “philosophical differences” between herself and the new board chairs.
Before Wen could release a full follow-up statement, Planned Parenthood released one of its own, thanking her for serving the organization “in such a pivotal time.” The statement also announced who would step in as acting president: Alexis McGill Johnson, who acted as board chair from 2013 and 2015, and who the organization describes as a “a tireless advocate for reproductive rights and access to quality, affordable health care.
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