The Re:Pro Health Podcast aims to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health topics. The goal is to provide education about these topics so individuals can become better advocates for their own health.
Each episode features an interview with a health care professional or individual with lived experience who is well-acquainted in that topic. Episodes strive to answer the basic "5 W + how" questions (who, what, when, where, why, how) about that topic.
Current Members
Project Manager: Kayle Lowe (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2026
Kayle graduated with a BScHon in Neuroscience from the University of Alberta and is part of C2026. She is passionate about reproductive health education. Outside of school, she loves traveling, snowboarding, spending time with her dogs and trying new restaurants.
Podcast Host: Meagan Carr (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2026
Hi everyone! My name is Meagan and I am the podcast host for the second year in a row! I am looking forward to exploring a bunch of new topics this year. I continue to be very passionate about medical misinformation & pseudoscience, and can't wait to delve further into these subjects. A lot of people are afraid to ask questions related to sexual and reproductive health, and I hope this podcast continues to bridge that gap.
Outreach Director: Iman Kassam (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2026
Hey, everyone! I'm Iman, the Outreach Director at the Re:Pro Health Podcast. Reproductive health is a crucial yet often under-discussed topic, and I'm passionate about changing that. Join me and our amazing team as we dive into conversations about fertility, FemmeTech, and so much more!
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Jessica Zhang (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2026
Jessica graduated with a BSc with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Alberta and is part of the Class of 2026. In her free time, she enjoys film which fuels her love for storytelling and motivated her to join Re:Pro to help share important narratives.
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Brooke Hanson (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Brooke is a pelvic health physiotherapist turned first-year medical student with a huge passion for all things reproductive and sexual health. She has a special interest in the provision of affirming care for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community that goes beyond sexual health. In her free time, she is an avid baker and traveler.
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Fiza Ali (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Hi everyone! My name is Fiza and I’m one of the scriptwriters this year! I’m super passionate about women’s health having done research in that area for the past year. Unfortunately, I saw firsthand the lack of interest and research in this area, so I’m really excited to be a part of a group that is bringing womens health to the forefront.
Audio Editor: Eve Hobart (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Hi everyone! My name is Eve and I'm delighted to share that I'll be taking on the role of audio editor. This opportunity to contribute to meaningful conversations on reproductive health truly resonates with me - there are so many important aspects of reproductive health that just don’t get talked about! I’m so excited for the roster of important topics we have lined up for discussion this year, and I’m excited to share them with you all!
Social Media & Marketing: Rachel Stefaniuk (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
My name is Rachel and I'm very excited to be joining the Re:Pro team! I believe that sexual/reproductive health topics are not spoken about enough, so I am delighted to be a part of a team that is making reproductive health education accessible and empowering!
Past Members
Daphne Cheung (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2021)
Angela Messer (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2022)
Sabrine Garrison (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2022)
Sarah Almas (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Nancy Liu (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Jess Zapata (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Kyria Wood (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Chelsey Ju (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Prachi Shah (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2023)
Nagma Grewal (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2024)
Vienna Buchholz(University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2024)
Jessica Wang (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2024)
Hillary Wilson (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2024)
Ania Widomska (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2024)
Jen Park (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2025)
Jhanvi Mehta (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2025)
Darya Abdolmaleki (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2025)
Faith Gette (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2025)
Acknowledgements
Supported by the Emerging Leaders in Health Promotion grant, funded by the Alberta Medical Association, MD Financial Management, the Canadian Medical Association, and Joule.