Upstream USA
Emily Decker, MPH, is a Measurement, Evaluation and Learning Director at Upstream USA. Emily leads state-level monitoring activities to measure progress and outcomes at health centers implementing Upsteam’s quality improvement model.
Emily spent nearly a decade in the federal and non-profit sectors, focusing on increasing access to reproductive health and family planning services for underserved populations. As a Health Scientist with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Population Affairs, she led two data-focused initiatives: one to improve the quality and capture of family planning data using interoperable technologies and standardized data elements, and one to collect data annually from the Title X Family Planning Program network. Prior to joining HHS in 2014, Emily worked in international development and championed women’s empowerment initiatives at World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
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Upstream USA
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. They work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Their goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Their unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.