EC4EC is a project of the American Society for Emergency Contraception (ASEC), which envisions a world in which everyone, everywhere can access affordable EC without stigma or barriers. We collaborate across campuses to share information, support, and strategy. Our work is grounded in the understanding that individuals know best what they need and that everyone has the right to self-determination. Our strategy is to use our expertise and deep network to organize alongside students and communities, so the initiatives that we support are authentically responsive to community needs.
EC4EC is guided by regional fellows from diverse institutions across the United States.
Christina Anderson
Christina Anderson, a senior at Xavier University of Louisiana, is actively shaping the landscape of reproductive rights. Pursuing a major in Public Health with a Biology minor, she currently serves as the Sophomore Class Vice President in the Student Government Association, where she advocates for the well-being of her peers. Christina was an EC4EC Regional Organizing Fellow from 2024-2025. She is staying on to support the transition for the next class of Regional Fellows. As the co-organizer for the EC Dispensary, Christina is on a mission to enhance emergency contraception access for local university students. Her participation in the BGSRR cohort for HIV awareness and prevention reflects her commitment to addressing health inequalities and disparities.
Beyond academics, Christina aspires to become a physician assistant, adding a personal touch to her journey in healthcare. Her vision extends to improving EC accessibility at colleges in the Louisiana region, particularly in the New Orleans Area, where she actively participates in peer-to-peer distribution initiatives. With special interests in HIV prevention, reproductive rights, and combating health disparities, Christina Anderson is not just a participant; she's a driving force behind positive change in emergency contraception and public health.
Kelly Cleland
Kelly Cleland, MPA MPH (she/her) is the Executive Director of the American Society for Emergency Contraception. Kelly has more than 20 years of experience in the sexual and reproductive health field conducting research, advocacy, and writing projects focused on emergency contraception and medication abortion. Kelly received her MPA and MPH from Columbia University in 2002, where she concentrated in Population and Family Health. Kelly is a Fellow of the Society of Family Planning, a liaison to the Planned Parenthood National Medical Committee, and a member of the editorial journal Contraception.
Nicola Brogan
Nicola Brogan, MSc, RN (She/her) (Nic-uh-la), is a fierce advocate and researcher specializing in women's reproductive health. Jumping into the scene six years ago, Nicola found her passion for sexual health when she completed her undergraduate honours thesis "Exploring long-acting contraception use across Canada". Honing her skills, she continued on to a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences where she concentrated on adolescent's use and access to contraception in rural Ontario. Nicola is a graduate from the University of Ottawa, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Life Sciences, and a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. She also holds her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from the University of Rochester. She has been working with the American Society for Emergency Contraception since 2018 assisting with the planning of the annual meeting, the EC Jamboree, as well as developing factsheets and coordinating this initiative. When Nicola is not working on ASEC related projects, you can find her working in the local children's hospital emergency room.
