Community Connections

The Council for Women’s Health Research at Yale comprises community leaders with a shared commitment to advancing women’s health research. Council members provide advice and guidance regarding community health needs and lead our effort in ensuring that Women’s Health Research at Yale will exist in perpetuity through endowed support.

The continuing research and educational efforts of our program are made possible by generous contributions from foundations and individuals. To make a gift to Women's Health Research at Yale, click here.

Council for Women's Health Research at Yale

Diane F. Ariker, Orange, CT
Mary B. Arnstein, Hamden, CT
Susannah R. Bailin, Woodbridge, CT
Rita D. Berkson, Branford, CT
Elisa Spungen Bildner, JD, Montclair, NJ
Fran DeToro, New Haven, CT
Pamela Ehrenkranz, JD, New York, NY
Kitty Northrop Friedman, JD, Weatogue, CT
Kim A. Healey, New Canaan, CT
Rosemary Hudson, Boston, MA and Vero Beach, FL
Susan Lustman Katz, JD, Branford, CT
Eileen S. Kraus, Cape Cod, MA and West Hartford, CT
Kevin McCann, JD, Hartford, CT
Ellen Gibson McGinnis, JD, Ruxton, MD 
Roslyn Milstein Meyer, PhD, Guilford, CT
Marta E. Moret, MPH, New Haven, CT 
Carol F. Ross, New Haven, CT - Chair
Patricia Russo, New Canaan, CT
Lynne Schpero, New Haven, CT  
Diane Smith, West Hartford, CT
Diane Young Turner, Hamden, CT

Special Advisor

Linda Koch Lorimer, JD, Vice President and Secretary, Yale University

Development Advisor

Martha Carlson, Assistant State Comptroller

Honorary Members

Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro
Joanne Woodward 
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman

Past Chairs

Kitty Northrop Friedman, JD (2009-2011)
Denise B. Davis (2006-2007)
Susan Lustman Katz, JD (2004-2006, Acting 2008)
Mary Jane Burt (2001-2004)