a planned parenthood supporter participates in demonstration in support of organization
faye wattleton became first african american president of planned parenthood federation of america in 1978. wattleton, youngest president in planned parenthood s history, served in role until 1992. during term, planned parenthood grew become seventh largest charity in country, providing services 4 million clients each year through 170 affiliates, activities spread across 50 states.
from 1996 2006, planned parenthood led gloria feldt. feldt activated planned parenthood action fund (ppaf), organization s political action committee, launching far reaching electoral advocacy effort in history. ppaf serves nonpartisan political advocacy arm of ppfa. engages in educational , electoral activity, including legislative advocacy, voter education, , grassroots organizing promote ppfa mission. feldt launched responsible choices action agenda, nationwide campaign increase services prevent unwanted pregnancies, improve quality of reproductive care, , ensure access safe , legal abortions. initiative commencement of global partnership program , aim of building vibrant activist constituency in support of family planning.
on february 15, 2006, cecile richards, daughter of former texas governor ann richards, , formerly deputy chief of staff u.s. rep. nancy pelosi (the democratic leader in united states house of representatives), became president of organization. in 2012 richards voted 1 of time magazine s 100 influential people in world.
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