Megan L. Srinivas

Dr. Megan Srinivas, a devoted infectious disease physician and Iowa House of Representatives member for House District 30, is renowned as the youngest woman of color ever elected to the Iowa legislature. Her career has been dedicated to providing healthcare in rural and low-resource areas both in the US and worldwide. Dr. Srinivas has conducted influential research, including a notable NIH-funded study on legislative impacts on family planning health centers, published in JAMA. She has also contributed to a significant World Health Organization initiative to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services in resource-limited regions.

As the host of the American Medical Association (AMA)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's health equity podcast, Stories of Care, and serving as an infectious disease expert for Iowa Primary Care Association's Project ECHO, Dr. Srinivas intertwines her medical expertise with a commitment to advocacy. With a remarkable educational background from institutions like Harvard University, University of Iowa Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, and University of North Carolina, Dr. Srinivas is well-equipped to lead legislative efforts surrounding reproductive health, mental health, and opioid harm reduction. She is also known for advocating workers' rights, public education, and regenerative agriculture policies.