Welcome our Featured Blogger–Dr. Joanna Palmieri

Our new volunteer team member, Dr. Joanna Palmieri, she/her, is a dedicated Obstetrician/Gynecologist bringing a wealth of experience and compassion to her work in the medical field.

Dr. Palmieri will be regularly contributing to our blog and newsletter addressing the need for parents and caregivers to equip youth with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for their own sexual health care.

 Dr. Palmieri completed her residency training at UCLA and began the first phase of her career in private practice. The foundation of her treatment centered on creating open and non-judgmental spaces for her patients, allowing them to express their concerns and seek guidance on matters that are often sensitive. Over time, her interest in breaking down barriers and dispelling myths related to reproductive health led her to a broader focus on outpatient services. It is here that she has been able to make a larger impact by equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their own bodies.

Dr. Palmieri worked at the UCLA Ashe Center where she educated patients in reproductive health, provided supportive and informational counsel and treatment, and mentored nurse practitioners.  She also worked at Kaiser Permanente where her role encompassed outpatient full scope obstetrics and gynecology as well as leading the Teen OB Program. She has also been an active member of the Intimate Partner Violence Committee and served on the Department of Public Health STI task force.

Dr. Palmieri strives to go beyond the traditional scope of her profession, always seeking to find new ways to educate and empower teens and young adults, and to foster safe and supportive environments for discussions about sexual health.