Katharine Goodwin
About Katharine Goodwin
Katharine Goodwin serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has developed expertise in storytelling as an advocacy strategy. With over seven years of experience in advocacy and program development, she has held various roles within the organization since 2016.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Katharine Goodwin serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has held this position since 2023 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In her current role, she focuses on developing and implementing advocacy strategies to support patient rights and access to healthcare services.
Previous Positions at Planned Parenthood
Prior to her current role, Katharine Goodwin held several positions at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She worked as the Patient Advocacy Programs Manager from 2020 to 2021, and as the Patient Advocacy Programs Associate Director from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she served as the Patient Advocacy Programs Coordinator from 2018 to 2020. Her experience spans over seven years in advocacy and program development within the organization.
Experience as a Community Organizer
Katharine Goodwin began her career in advocacy as a Community Organizer at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she focused on mobilizing community support and raising awareness about reproductive health issues in Virginia Beach, VA. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles within Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Educational Background
Katharine Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on Public Policy from Creighton University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. In addition to her major, she holds a minor in Women and Gender Studies, which complements her advocacy work in reproductive health and patient rights.
Expertise in Advocacy and Storytelling
Throughout her career, Katharine Goodwin has developed expertise in storytelling as a strategic tool for advocacy. This skill was honed during her tenure at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she utilized narrative techniques to engage stakeholders and promote patient advocacy initiatives.