Jeanne Conry, MD, PhD was the recent President at the International Federation of Gynecology
and Obstetrics (FIGO) and is celebrated for her tenure as the 64th President of the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She also presides over the Women's Preventive
Services Initiative (WPSI), a collaborative network of health professionals across the United
States dedicated to women's health. WPSI is instrumental in shaping guidelines for preventive
healthcare services. Dr. Conry spearheaded the US National Maternal Health Initiative, targeting
the reduction of maternal mortality and enhancing healthcare throughout all stages of pregnancy.
Her leadership extends to shaping national reproductive health and environmental policies,
earning her the Environmental Protection Agency Health Champion Award.
Her career in medicine includes a pivotal role as an obstetrician-gynecologist at Kaiser
Permanente, known for being the largest health maintenance organization in the US.
Furthermore, she holds the position of President and CEO of the Environmental Health
Leadership Foundation, where her contributions have been recognized with the Visionary
Leadership Award from the University of California. The US House of Representatives has also
acknowledged her for her significant contributions to women's health. Dr. Conry obtained her
medical degree and completed her residency at the University of California, Davis, also serving
as an Associate Clinical Professor. In addition to her medical qualifications, she possesses a PhD
in biology from the University of Colorado.