Upstream USA
Kimberly Potter, MSW, MPH is the VP of Practice Transformation at Upstream USA. She earned a MSW and MPH from Boston University in 2006 and 2007, respectively. She has spent numerous years working in community-based organizations as both a licensed social worker and public health practitioner addressing issues including substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and homelessness. Before joining Upstream, she worked for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on a quality improvement initiative to support hospitals and healthcare facilities in the NYC area to address barriers to contraceptive access.
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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.