Julia Kohn, PhD, MPA is an experienced researcher and program evaluator with expertise in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights, violence prevention, and health policy. She served for six years as National Director of Research for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she led the organization’s clinical and health services research efforts. She previously served as Interim Director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College. Dr. Kohn has worked as a researcher for numerous organizations such as the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and the Center for Court Innovation, overseeing the design and implementation of research for both private and federal grants. She holds a PhD in Public and Urban Policy from The New School and an MPA from NYU Wagner.