Romy David

This thesis explores the lived experiences of two women who were forced to travel out of their home state to access crucial abortion care, examining how personal narratives can humanize the political discourse surrounding reproductive rights. Using a life history approach, it highlights the power of storytelling to evoke empathy, challenge indifference, and inspire advocacy. By delving into embodied listening, it emphasizes the emotional depth and significance of first-person accounts. In doing so, this work illuminates the real-life consequences of anti-abortion legislation and the urgent need for compassion and action in the fight for reproductive justice in a post-Roe America.

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Romy David joined OHMA by way of Los Angeles and New York. She completed her undergraduate studies at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where her passion for politics and media first took root. After graduating and interning at the Obama White House, she became an Associate Producer at MSNBC, focusing on booking guests and amplifying unique voices to spotlight the era’s most important stories. Driven by a desire to delve into longer-form storytelling, Romy transitioned to the documentary space before pursuing her Master’s degree at OHMA. Her thesis examined the lived experiences of two women navigating barriers to abortion access, demonstrating the power of personal narratives to humanize political discourse, evoke empathy, and inspire advocacy for reproductive justice. Romy’s work focuses on sharing first-person narratives that reveal the real-life consequences of political decisions, and she is committed to using storytelling to drive meaningful change.