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 Co-Lead: Brooke Hanson (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Brooke is a pelvic health physiotherapist turned 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.
Project Co-Lead: Rachel Stefaniuk (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Rachel completed a BSc in Biology & MPH in Health Promotion, which ignited her interest in reproductive health (and how to educate on this often taboo topic!). She’s excited to be co-leading a team of passionate folks, speaking to sexual/reproductive health topics that do not receive enough air time. In her free time she loves trying new foodie spots and hanging out with her two cats.
Podcast Host: Eve Hobart (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Meet Eve, the vibrant and curious host of the Re:Pro Health Podcast. Known for her love of sparking meaningful conversations, Eve brings a fresh perspective to topics that deserve more attention. This season, she invites listeners to explore stories and insights that inspire dialogue and create change.
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Fiza Ali (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Fiza is one of the scriptwriters for this year. She is deeply passionate about women's health, having conducted research in the field over the past 2 years. Through her work, she observed the lack of interest and research in this area, which has motivated her to join a group dedicated to bringing women's health to the forefront. Fiza graduated with a BScHon in Physiology from the University of Alberta and is a part of the Class of 2027.
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Vicki Lamond (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2028
Vicki is originally from Hamilton, ON and is a first year medical student. She has volunteered for a sexual assault support line in her hometown for several years and is passionate about sexual and reproductive health education and awareness. She's super excited to learn about new topics through her work as a scriptwriter with Re:Pro!
Scriptwriter/Infographics: Matthew Robrigado (he/him), University of Alberta MD C2026
Matt is a 3rd year joining the podcast with a passion towards quality reproductive and sexual health care and improving health literacy. Over this next season on the podcast, Matt is super excited to help give a platform to inspiring experts in their fields.
Audio Editor: Lara Ozdogan (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2028
Lara graduated with a BA Honors in Linguistics from the University of Alberta. Lara joined the Re:Pro podcast in order to be a part of a team which not only advocates for sexual and reproductive health education, but brings the stigma out of these topics, and helps make these conversations accessible. In her free time, she enjoys learning languages and reading.
Social Media & Marketing: Allie Neill (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Allie is a second year medical student from Cochrane, Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She is passionate about providing publicly available resources regarding reproductive/sexual health and is a firm believer that accessible information in these topics is a human right. In her free time, she enjoys climbing, beading, and playing video games.
Social Media & Marketing: Janaia Utas (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2027
Janaia is a second year med student from Whitecourt, Alberta with a BSc Honors in Physiology. She is excited to be a part of the Re:Pro podcast to help with sexual and reproductive health education and make these topics easier for people to chat about! In her free time she likes running, baking, and reading.
Social Media & Marketing: Chantal Schultz (she/her), University of Alberta MD C2028
Chantal is excited to be helping out with the social media for the Re:Pro podcast this year! She is passionate about education and open conversation around reproductive and sexual health and is excited to be a part of a platform dedicated to discussing and destigmatizing Re:Pro topics!
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)
Jessica Zhang (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2026)
Iman Kassam (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2026)
Meagan Carr (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2026)
Kayle Lowe (University of Alberta, MD Candidate 2026)
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.