WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Dr. Leana Wen, the former president of Planned Parenthood and Baltimore City Health Commissioner, has taken a job at George Washington University.
Wen announced the career move on Twitter Tuesday, just over a month after her ouster at Planned Parenthood.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Bright And Breezy“Honored to join exceptional colleagues @GWpublichealth @GW_Workforce to train future generations of public health leaders who are dedicated to achieving health equity and fighting for social justice,” Wen wrote.
READ MORE: Several First Responders Injured Following Intentional Fire, Explosion At Baltimore County Nail SpaHonored to join exceptional colleagues @GWpublichealth @GW_Workforce to train future generations of public health leaders who are dedicated to achieving health equity and fighting for social justice. https://t.co/gHV7sdLaVQ
— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) August 20, 2019
Wen left Planned Parenthood July 16, citing “philosophical differences” about the group’s direction and future. She said the group’s board held a “secret meeting” during which it decided to end her employment.
MORE NEWS: Jewish Community Center Reacts To Bomb Threat, Anti-Semitic EmailMy statement stepping down as President/CEO of @PPFA and President of @PPAct. pic.twitter.com/WJ3EBgJIAy
— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) July 16, 2019
Alexis McGill Johnson is currently serving as Planned Parenthood’s interim president and CEO.
