Activist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Media Commentator on women's lives, health, media, politics, and visionary leadership
Greater New York City Area
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- Principal: Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Media Commentator; Blogger at Heartfeldt Politics at www.GloriaFeldt.com: Speaking Up
- Past
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- Commentator at Women's eNews
- President at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- CEO at Planned Parenthood Central Northern Arizona
- Education
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- University of Texas of the Permian Basin
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Gloria Feldt’s Summary
Author of three books: New York Times best seller "Send Yourself Roses", in collaboration with actress Kathleen Turner; previously "The War on Choice" and "Behind Every Choice Is a Story". Blogger at www.gloriafeldt.com/heartfeldt-politics-blog/. Commentary published in the New York Times, Elle, Salon, MS, USA Today, Women's e-News, Alternet, etc. Keynote speaker, media commentator on women's lives, public and reproductive health, media, politics, and visionary leadership. Leading activist and expert on these issues from where the personal and political meet. 30 years in reproductive health/rights/justice, 9 as national president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the world's largest reproductive health care provider and advocate.
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Gloria Feldt’s Specialties:
I have spoken at numerous national organization, university, and political venues and have apeared on most major news and public affairs shows. People magazine called me "the voice of experience" because of my personal story. I was a teen mom who rose to lead Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Now my voice is independent as an impassioned and inspirational keynote speaker, writer, and media commentator on women's lives, health, media, politics, and visionary leadership.
Gloria Feldt’s Experience
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Principal: Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Media Commentator; Blogger at Heartfeldt Politics
www.GloriaFeldt.com: Speaking Up
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 2005 — Present (3 years 9 months)
I defy LinkedIn's categories. I make dynamic keynote speeches, write books, and do media commentary (TV, radio, print, web). People Magazine called me "the voice of experience" because my personal and professional story gives me unique expertise in women's health, rights, media, politics, and visionary leadership. Check out speech topics and media expertise at www.GloriaFeldt.com. While there, speak up by posting your comments on www.GloriaFeldt.com/heartfeldt-politics-blog.
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Commentator
Women's eNews
(Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — 2008 (3 years)
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President
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
June 1996 — February 2005 (8 years 9 months)
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), the national organization and its international division. President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, PPFA's political arm. Leader of Planned Parenthood's nationwide movement, including affiliates reaching every state with almost 900 centers providing reproductive health care and education to five million women, men, and young people annually. National spokesperson, advocate, and fundraiser for all of the above.
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CEO
Planned Parenthood Central Northern Arizona
(Writing and Editing industry)
1978 — 1996 (18 years)
Gloria Feldt’s Education
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University of Texas of the Permian Basin
BA, Sociology and Speech Communications, 1973 — 1974
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Gloria Feldt’s Interests:
A new speech topic: "Sisterhood Uninterrupted: an intergenerational panel discussion of feminism"; Engaging young women in the political process through the media
Gloria Feldt’s Groups:
Board member, Women's Media Center; Board member, Jewish Women's Archive; Advisory board, Our Bodies, Ourselves; Authors Guild; Women in Communications International; NY Women's Forum; Fellow, International Leadership Forum
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Gloria Feldt’s Honors:
Woman of the Year (Glamour magazine), Top 200 Women Leaders, Legends, and Trailblazers (Vanity Fair), 21 Leaders for the 21st Century (Women's e-News), Margaret Sanger award (PPFA), World Academy of Art and Science Special Award for Exceptional Contributions to Global Civilization, Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award (City of Phoenix)
Gloria Feldt’s Contact Settings
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