Take Control Initiative
Laura Bellis is the Executive Director at Take Control Initiative since May 2016. Laura also serves as the Program Director at The Aspen Institute since January 2022, as well as the 2022 Healthy Communities Fellow. Previously, Laura worked as an Educator at Nathan Hale Junior High School from August 2011 to May 2016. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English from Oberlin College. Laura is committed to increasing access to birth control and building healthy communities through their roles in various organizations.
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Take Control Initiative
Since 2010, TCI has worked to ensure individuals have the resources and information to decide if and when they want to become pregnant in an effort to honor and support their autonomy and safety. In coalition with a strong network of partners, TCI builds sustainable bridges between community and health centers. To create this reality, TCI promotes the following conditions for Tulsa: – Everyone has access to all birth control options and are supported in self-advocating for their patient rights – Health centers and community-based organizations are supported in implementing practices that affirm dignity, trust, and respect – Systemic barriers, including financial, transportation, language, and logistical barriers to health center access are removed