Conversations that Matter: Bringing women together to engage on substantive issues, to learn, and to share different perspectives
In the final days leading up to Election Day, there is no issue weighing on us more deeply than the future of reproductive rights. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we have watched abortion rights and policy change rapidly. This important, timely conversation will focus on what has changed since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, what's at stake with this election, and regardless of the results, what the hurdles might be both at a local, state and national level going forward.
We will be joined by Dr. Elisa Burns, a retired OB/GYN with over thirty years of medical experience and currently Vice Chair of Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic; Lindsey Boylan, an urban planner and women's right advocate active in both state and city politics; and Karla Salguero, Director of Programs at the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF).
This is meant to be an informal and interactive conversation in a safe and intimate setting. Please bring your questions!
Coffee and lite bites included! Event is free but please RSVP below:
About the Speakers
Dr. Elisa Burns is a board-certified OB/GYN and gynecologic surgeon (retired.) She is a graduate of Colgate University and The Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing her training also at Columbia, she began her career at the Mount Kisco Medical group in 1986 where she was the 21st physician. Throughout her 35 year career she held numerous leadership positions including the Chair of OB/GYN at both MKMG/Caremount and The Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Burns also served on the board of Northern Westchester Hospital for 7 years. Following her retirement she co-led one of the hospital’s first DEI projects.
Dr. Burns is very active in the community, currently serving as Chair of the Board of Neighbors Link. She has been active in women’s reproductive rights her entire career and is now Vice Chair of Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic. She also serves on the NY State Board of Professional Medical Conduct.
She lives in Bedford with her wife and Jack Russell Terrier and has a son who lives in San Francisco.
Lindsey Boylan is a career urban planner who previously served as the Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Housing for the State of New York. While working for the state, Lindsey secured millions of dollars for underfunded public housing, led the state’s efforts to provide assistance for the people of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, and pushed to enact a $15 minimum wage and Paid Family Leave policy for New Yorkers. She also oversaw the management of several parks and public spaces in Manhattan, as well as the pedestrianization of major segments of Broadway Boulevard.
Prior to her state service, Lindsey spent several years in municipal finance, ultimately as Vice President, at RBC Capital Markets. Earlier, she served in executive role steering operations and business development for three interconnected New York City business improvement districts, private-public partnerships best known for their restoration of Midtown’s iconic Bryant Park. She is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Wellesley College, where she was Student Body President. Lindsey has served on the Wellesley Board of Trustees and currently serves on the board of The Battery Conservancy. Lindsey splits her time between New York City and Bedford with her husband, daughter and Boston Terrier.
Karla Salguero is the Director of Programs at the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF), where she leads the intake program, ensuring NYAAF’s growing number of callers seeking financial support for their abortions are provided with supportive, compassionate, judgment-free case management.
Prior to joining the staff, Karla had been a volunteer for NYAAF for 9 years as an intake case manager and for the last five years as a volunteer she served as a board member where she helped oversee the intake program. She also previously volunteered as a clinic escort in Jamaica, Queens, where she helped patients navigate past clinic protesters.