Join us for our 2021 Webinar Series! Each month we'll be presenting content about a specific theme related to sexual and reproductive health. 

• Feb. 24: Implementing Online Safety
• March 24: Supporting Youth of Color Leading Movements for Healthcare
• April 14: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 1- History, Strategy & Best Practices
• April 21: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 2 - Moving Beyond LARC to Center People and Equity in Contraceptive Access Efforts
• April 28: Racism and Repro Health & Justice Part 3 - Teen Parents of Color and the Birthing Space

Each webinar is $25 and includes free continuing education credit for multiple disciplines. Scholarships are also available.

The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and jewelry retailer Kendra Scott have teamed up to give our supporters a unique and sparkly way to support our mission!

On Feb 1st and 2nd, 20% of all proceeds from purchases made on KendraScott.com using the code GIVEBACK - 0SPH at check out will directly benefit the Texas Campaign. Save the date!

Each month, the Texas Campaign seeks to interview young adults or the adults who serve them on their experience with sex education or teen pregnancy. The impact of these stories helps inform our work across the state.

This month, we interviewed Alberto Trevino, the Afterschool Program Director at Santa Rosa ISD,  on his experience with implementing an abstinence plus sex education program in his school district.

If you are interested in sharing your story, email Alex at [email protected].

The Texas Campaign is excited to announce the release of our research brief on contraceptive coverage in the Children's Health Insurance Program. Texas is one of just two states in the nation that does not cover birth control for teens on CHIP, putting youth at risk of unintended pregnancies.

Join us on March 2-5, 2021 as we (virtually) meet with state policymakers to discuss adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention. The event will include an online advocacy training session, virtual meetings with lawmakers and staff, and town hall sessions. The total time commitment will be about 1-2 hours. To register, visit our Advocacy in Action page. If you are interested in serving as a regional group lead, please reach out to Jen Biundo at [email protected].

Dr. Chinwe Efuribe is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience and as a church youth ministry director. At one of Lone Star Circle of Care's clinics, her team achieved Gold Certification as an adolescent-centered environment through the Texas Youth-Friendly Initiative. Dr. Efuribe chairs the Youth Involvement Subcommittee for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. 

Kelly Coke is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a content area in Higher Education from Abilene Christian University. Kelly has been with A&M-Texarkana since 2009 and currently serves as Instructor of Adult Education and Director of Programs for Northeast Texas Community College and Paris Junior College. Her greatest joy is her faith, family, friends, and serving students to help them reach their fullest potential. 

Mayela Macias is a seasoned professional and executive coach. She has over 20 years of executive management experience in Human Resources, Coaching, Accounting, and the General Management field. Mayela holds a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane Law University. She also has an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. in Accounting from the  University of Texas at El Paso.

Shirly Thomas is the Program Officer at Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. Her role provides her the opportunity to support the development of outcomes-based philanthropy by developing relationships and encouraging collaborative strategy among MHM’s grant portfolio. Shirly’s background lies in public health, and she holds an MPH from Boston University. 

Gary Ahr is joining the Texas Campaign after serving as a founding member on the Board of the North Texas Alliance to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy in Teens (Ntarupt). He is an accomplished community advocate, volunteer, and nonprofit advisor with valuable financial expertise. Gary’s philanthropic support in his community has played a great role in reducing teen pregnancy across the state of Texas.

The Texas Campaign welcomes Carolina Salmeron as our new Project Director! Carolina is a fierce reproductive health advocate with a strong interest in health care access for vulnerable populations, particularly youth. She has a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins where she specialized in health in crisis and global health. In her most recent role as a Program Officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins, she directed multiple projects and initiatives including a global youth family planning champions project and co-chaired the Youth Subcommittee of the largest scientific family planning conference in the world. She brings extensive research, leadership and strategy development experience, as well as extensive experience working with youth, immigrant populations and community partners. 

The Texas Campaign is excited to welcome Casey Brzozowski as our Finance & Operations Manager!  She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology and will complete her Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University in March 2021. Her professional background includes accounting, finance, operations, and marketing roles in both the business and nonprofit sectors. Casey became a mother at the age of 18 allowing her to experience the challenges and opportunities met by teen parents in the state of Texas. Her experience has incited a passion to improve her community through the nonprofit industry and volunteer work.