Elicia (she/her) stepped into the role of Executive Director in July 2017 and is responsible for driving WMF towards the achievement of its mission while ensuring the sustainability of its operations. She supervises staff, is responsible for implementing the strategic plans and policies of the Board, and leads the fundraising, administration, and program oversight of the organization. Elicia is helping WMF in its evolution towards centering racial and economic justice within abortion funding. Elicia is a licensed social worker and has a Masters in Human Sexuality Education.
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May 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Opinion: We stand in opposition to PA House Bills 118, 904, 1500 and 1095. So should you
Anti-abortion lawmakers are launching an aggressive assault on the rights of those who experience miscarriage, face a complicated pregnancy or exercise their legal right to abortion, say guest columnists Lizbeth Rodriguez, Elicia Gonzales and Signe Espinoza.
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Mar. 31, 2021 8:42 am
Dear nonprofits: There is no meeting in the middle when it comes to anti-abortion legislation
"What has been happening in our state exemplifies state-sanctioned violence, and we need you all to name this in your programming, conversations, and in your board meetings," say Elicia Gonzales and Signe Espinoza in their new opinion piece.
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Aug. 22, 2019 12:30 pm
Dear white people and non-Black people of color: Get comfortable being uncomfortable
When it comes to the work needed to advance racial equity, there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone, says Elicia Gonzales, the executive director of the Women's Medical Fund.
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Mar. 8, 2019 2:26 pm
Open letter: Staying silent is an act of complicity
"These words are for us all. It is on each of us to examine our own power, privilege, and propensity for perpetuating violence in our communities."