Samantha’s voice, shaped by her advocacy expertise and strategic communications skills, has helped national nonprofits, members of Congress, and legal clinics engage diverse audiences and translate public policy into action.
“We’re not just failing our young people by failing to provide them with the sex ed that they need,” says Cyrulnik-Dercher. “We’re failing the country.”
– Dave Holmes, Esquire
Samantha’s activism began at 15 years old, when she delivered her first speech on abortion access to members of Congress. She’s been fighting for women’s rights and LGBTQ+ liberation ever since.
– Samantha in a movement-wide statement on the border crisis, July 2019
“A man who has been credibly accused of sexual assault has no place making decisions on women’s bodies for generations to come,” protester Samantha Dercher told CNN.
“In a time when our sexual and reproductive health and rights are constantly under attack, we need to be providing young people with honest, accurate, and inclusive sex ed,” said Dercher.
“In the 13 years that I have worked with this program, I can honestly say that the meeting with [Samantha] was the most positive legislative meeting we’ve ever had. Here at home, or in DC. Thank you for that. It’s obvious that you really believe in young people.”
– Education Manager, Planned Parenthood North Central States
We desperately need more options for sex-ed books that have an intersectional feminist lens—especially ones that prioritize transgender kids.
Samantha in Cosmopolitan
“Samantha, I can’t thank you enough for all of your hard work, support and action on this. It truly has been a light in a time of complete darkness. And for the first time in 15 months, I feel hope. Please know that your hard work and dedication has made an incredible difference in my life.”
– Advocate for sexual violence prevention
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