Upcoming events

  • Thinkin' Joy Public Lecture Series

    August 30, 2025
    Houston, Texas (Brasil in Montrose)

    WHRAC Founder & Executive Director Leah Chapman will deliver an invited public lecture as part of Thinkin' Joy, a Houston-based science communication series that brings researchers together with the public to share the ideas that inspire their work. Drawing on WHRAC's national infertility research, the talk explored how patient experiences shape research questions and why translating women's health research beyond academia is essential for improving healthcare and policy.

  • 2026 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo

    Date: October 24–26, 2026
    Location: Baltimore, Maryland

    WHRAC is honored to present findings from our national COST-FiT Study at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress & Expo. Our poster presentation explores the financial, emotional, and social impacts of inadequate insurance coverage for fertility treatment.

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Past events

  • Webinar: Understanding Recent Fertility Policy Developments in Texas

    July 31, 2026
    Virtual

    WHRAC hosted an educational webinar featuring national leaders in fertility policy, advocacy, and law to better understand the July 8 Texas Senate hearing, the Texas GOP platform related to IVF, and what these recent developments mean for Texans.

  • Storying the Unseen: A Women’s Pain Writing Workshop

    July 28, 2026
    Virtual

    WHRAC hosted a writing workshop with authors Michelle Koubek (75 Years ~ A Woman’s Life in Verse) and Abby Gray (Impatiently Waiting for Miracles). This workshop explored storytelling, grief, healing, and women’s lived experiences.

  • Bon Run Club's Hot Undies Run Benefitting WHRAC

    July 11, 2026
    Houston, Texas

    Houston’s BON Run Club selected WHRAC as its charity partner for its annual Hot Undies Run. They raised $1,000 for WHRAC’s women’s health research.

  • Women’s Health Advocates Capitol Hill Day

    May 21, 2026
    Washington, DC

    Leah Chapman and Emma Richardson met with congressional offices representing Texas and Washington to discuss issues related to gaps in women’s health research and care access.

  • Illuminators®: Navigating the Waters to Advance the Health of Women

    May 20, 2026
    Washington, DC

    A conference that brought together leaders across healthcare and industry. WHRAC Founder & Executive Director Leah Chapman moderated Panel 3: CMS and Private Insurance Coverage.

  • Weight Bias & Stigma in Fertility Care

    May 5, 2026
    University of Connecticut Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health

    WHRAC presented a talk at the UConn Rudd Center on weight bias, stigma, and barriers to care in fertility treatment.

  • Mocktails & Menopause: Film Screening + Panel

    March 21, 2026
    Houston, TX

    WHRAC hosted a sold-out menopause event featuring The M Factor and a panel discussion with physicians and a patient advocate.

  • Diet & Endometriosis Webinar

    March 13, 2026
    Virtual

    Rachelle Mallik, a nationally recognized registered dietitian, shared an evidence-based overview of dietary approaches to endometriosis symptom management.

  • State Strong 2026 Membership Workshop

    January 9, 2026
    Virtual

    As part of State Strong's 2026 Membership Workshop, WHRAC presented research on public attitudes toward IVF insurance coverage to advocacy leaders from across the country.

  • WHRAC Holiday Social

    December 17, 2025
    Houston, TX

    We gathered for a cozy, community-centered evening of connection, conversation, and seasonal cheer. Velvet Oak Tavern donated 10% of all purchases to support WHRAC’s 2026 programming.

  • Book Signing & Cards of Comfort Station

    December 14, 2025
    Jacksonville, FL

    Author Michelle Koubek joined the Ortega Village Holiday Market and signed copies of 75 Years: A Woman’s Life in Verse. All proceeds benefited WHRAC.

  • Understanding Bowel Endometriosis: From Surgery to Systemic Change

    November 13, 2025
    Virtual

    WHRAC hosted a webinar on bowel endometriosis featuring Dr. Punam Amin, a colorectal surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine, and Nicole Notar, a patient advocate with Endo Excision For All.

  • APHA Annual Meeting WHRAC Reception

    November 4, 2025
    Washington, D.C.

    WHRAC hosted a reception during the APHA Annual Meeting, bringing together researchers, advocates, and partners working across women’s health.

  • APHA 2025 Annual Meeting

    November 3, 2025
    Washington, D.C.

    WHRAC delivered an oral presentation entitled, “Lifetime Infertility Prevalence and Public Opinion of State Policies in Support of In Vitro Fertilization in the United States.”

  • ASRM 2025 Scientific Congress

    October 27, 2025
    San Antonio, TX

    WHRAC delivered an oral presentation: “A Closer Look at Public Opinion of IVF Access and Insurance Coverage: Variations by Political Affiliation and Sociodemographic Factors.”

  • San Antonio Walk of Hope

    October 26, 2025
    San Antonio, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth at the Walk of Hope benefiting RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, offering resources and support to the infertility community.

  • Missing Pieces Support Group Life After Loss 5K & Fun Run

    October 18, 2025
    Houston, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth, offering resources, meeting participants, and showing support for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

  • PMDD Uncovered: Understanding the Cycle Behind the Struggle

    October 14, 2025
    Virtual

    This webinar, presented by WHRAC's Dr. Laetitia Meyrueix, PhD, explored the biology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and discussed opportunities to improve awareness, diagnosis, advocacy, and support for individuals living with PMDD.

  • M.E.N.D.'s Greater Houston Walk to Remember

    October 11, 2025
    Kingwood, TX

    WHRAC hosted a vendor booth at this meaningful ceremony honoring families affected by pregnancy and infant loss, offering support and resources.

  • Supporting Friends & Family Through Infertility & Miscarriage

    October 9, 2025
    Virtual

    As part of the Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women's Global Women's Wellness Week, WHRAC hosted a workshop on supporting friends & family experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss.

  • State Strong Lunch & Learn

    April 17, 2025
    Virtual

    WHRAC presented findings from our national public opinion research on attitudes toward state-mandated IVF insurance coverage during a State Strong Lunch & Learn for state fertility advocacy organizations.