Staff
Megan Higdon, MPH, Co-Director
Megan Higdon (she/her) co-directs the National Coalition for Sexual Health and oversees sexual and reproductive health work within the organization. With over 14 years of experience in her field, Megan’s work has largely focused on directing program evaluations examining the accessibility and quality of sexual and reproductive care. She is also experienced in directing strategic initiatives and quality improvement for family planning and sexual health organizations. Megan holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Susan Gilbert, MPA, Co-Director
Susan Gilbert, a consultant to Altarum, also serves as co-director of NCSH. Susan leads NCSH’s Communications Action Group, pioneered a new sexual health definition and the “Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health,” and directs media outreach. Susan creates health communication campaigns and coalitions in the U.S. and internationally to promote sexual health, HIV prevention, and family planning. Previously, Susan served as a health communications consultant to Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Population Services International, WomenHeart, and other NGOs. Prior to living and working in Africa for eight years, she was Senior Vice President at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. Susan holds a Master of Public Administration, with an emphasis in Public Health, from UMass/Amherst and a BA from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Sophie Rosen, Communications Analyst
Sophie Rosen is a Communications Analyst supporting the National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH), with more than five years of experience in public health communications, social media strategy, and coordination of multi-stakeholder initiatives. She leads communications and engagement efforts for NCSH, working closely with federal partners, advisory groups, and public health leaders to develop and implement social media strategies, educational campaigns, and audience-centered communications initiatives. Sophie holds a Masters in Gender and Human Rights from the London School of Economics.
