TEAM
Meet Our Experts
Team
Our Team
At Resound Research, our team is comprised of experts committed to advancing reproductive health policies and practices. With a blend of academic, legal, and clinical backgrounds, our team works to produce high-impact research.
Affiliated Researcher
Anitra Beasley, MD, MPH
Dr. Beasley is Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. She specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology and complex family planning. Her research interests include access to contraception and family planning services, bias in medical care, and reduction of health disparities.
Data Analyst
Elise King, MPH
Elise brings expertise in quantitative data management, analysis, and visualization to her work, with a focus on reproductive health research and policy. At Resound Research, she supports projects examining contraceptive access, OBGYN training, and structural disparities in reproductive health.
Research Affiliate
Lauren Thaxton, MD, MBA, MSBS
Dr. Thaxton is an Assistant Professor and practicing OB/GYN in the Department of Women’s Health at Dell Medical School. She has been working with Resound Research investigating novel tools for addressing issues/dissatisfaction with postpartum contraception.
Affiliated Researcher
Ophra Leyser-Whalen, PhD
Dr. Leyser-Whalen is an Associate Professor of Sociology specializing in reproductive health and justice at The University of Texas at El Paso. She works with Resound Research on projects related to abortion funds and reproductive health on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Research Scientist
Vanessa Wanner Lang, PhD, MA
Dr. Lang uses quantitative methods to study reproductive health in the United States. She has a specific interest in studying the policy implications surrounding access to contraception and reproductive healthcare and why sociodemographic disparities exist for a variety of reproductive outcomes.
Board
Advisory Committee
Our advisory committee is comprised of distinguished experts dedicated to advancing reproductive health policy and practice.
Chair
Eve Espey
Board Member
Jennifer Driver
Board Member
Rachel Rebouché
board member
Rochelle M. Garza
board member
Skye Perryman
Careers
Join our Team
If you are interested in upcoming career opportunities, or have questions about our team please email
info@resoundrh.org