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President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Wins “Woman of the Year” Award from Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins

Contact: Jillian Susi ([email protected]) 

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2022


San Diego, CA - Today, Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) President and CEO Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson was honored with CA State Senator Atkins’ “Woman of the Year” award for the 39th Senate District. 

Each year, in honor of Women’s History Month, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus hosts the “Woman of the Year” celebration to commemorate outstanding women from every Senate and Assembly district. The California Legislative Women’s Caucus, one of the largest bipartisan women’s caucuses in the nation, has promoted the interests of women, children, and families through legislation since its formation in 1985. The caucus champions important issues such as women’s economic security, access to affordable childcare, sexual assault and domestic violence prevention, fair treatment of incarcerated women, women’s health, and women in the military and military families.

Below is a statement from Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest:

“I am deeply honored to have been chosen for the 2022 Woman of the Year award by Senate President pro Tempore Atkins. It means so much to me to be recognized by such a relentless champion for reproductive health and rights. In the face of pandemic-related challenges and unrelenting political attacks, we have been able to stay true to our mission and our work to ensure that everyone has access to the care they need – no matter who they are or where they live. The reality is that there is no one “woman” of the year in this work, but this is a representation and acknowledgment of all of us – the people of the year who do this work day in and day out.

“A huge thank you to the dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and Board members at Planned Parenthood who fight every day to build a world where sexual and reproductive rights are treated as basic human rights, and where everyone can get the care they need without fear, judgment, or barriers.”

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Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides confidential, affordable, and high-quality medical services to the San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties at our 19 health centers. Founded over 50 years ago, our mission is to ensure broad public access to reproductive health care through direct service, education, and advocacy. 

For more information visit planned.org. 

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