SC Coalition for Healthy Families

The South Carolina Coalition for Healthy Families is a network of organizations that advocates, educates and collaborates to expand access to sexual and reproductive health information, services and rights for all South Carolinians.

Upon completing her internship with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) analyzing the integration of gender minorities in HIV-treatment programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, Amara translated her topical knowledge into this 4-month graduate school internship.

Amara created and presented a webinar about health disparities faced by gender and sexual minorities in accessing medical care in South Carolina. She researched and scheduled webinar presenters from local and state community based organizations and academic institutions. Amara aimed to amplify overlooked statistics and narratives experienced by gender and sexual minorities in the Southeast United States; South Carolina.