Sakinah Ahad Shannon is a trailblazer in women’s health and reproductive rights. One of the original members of Jane Collective Abortion Services, Sakinah’s work and tireless contributions led her to provide much-needed care for women in a time when little light and hope were available.

Continuing her crusade for the next thirty years both in the private sector and through her three women’s health centers and offices on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, Sakinah worked tirelessly to ensure women of color had the right of choice. For her outstanding work, she has received countless accolades and awards including honors from Chicago Abortion Fund and National Abortion Federation.

Today, Sakinah is an Advocate and Voice for Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights. Lending her expertise and presence to a new generation of women that have taken the torch and now march with the fire and dignity of yesterday as they forge on with the very real fight of today.