As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for 12 years, Cecile Richards led a movement that worked to build a healthier and safer world for women, men, and young people.  Before joining Planned Parenthood, Ms. Richards served as Deputy Chief of Staff for House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.  She also founded and served as president of America Votes, a coalition of national grassroots organizations working to maximize registration, education, and voter participation.  Ms. Richards later co-founded Supermajority and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.  Ms. Richards died on January 20, 2025.