About Us

Funders have long supported movements for change, but equity issues are deeply linked. Durable wins to build a majority that will protect against egregious attacks and support progress require collaboration and new resources.

The Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity (CGRE) is a one-of-a-kind community that provides funding to unite advocates across issue silos, defend gender, reproductive, and racial equity, and work towards a future where every person has the resources and autonomy to thrive. We create the space for funders to learn together, amplify the impact of their giving, and accelerate change in five-year increments.

We centralize expertise, capacity, and know-how to steward resources that strengthen advocates’ abilities to advance their critical work.

How CGRE Works:

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In support of our strategies, CGRE maintains a vibrant Capacity Strengthening Initiative, including optional offerings to address organizational and individual leadership development interests and needs.

We center access to abortion and contraception as core priorities that are facing unprecedented attacks. And we connect protecting abortion access to other gender equity priorities such as paid leave, voting rights, and workplace protections, to build a diverse and durable base of support.

Our Team


Margaret

Hempel

Executive Director

Trishala

Deb

Director of National Programs

Colleen

Gregerson

Chief Philanthropy + Communications Officer

Rachel

Myers

Grants + Data Manager

Ashley

Suarez

Philanthropy + Communications Specialist

Marisha

Wignaraja

Chief Strategy + Operations Officer

Judy

Wright

Director of State Programs

Cristina

Uribe

Director of Advocacy + Judicial Strategies

Simone

Yoxall

Information + Knowledge Management Specialist