Ann Rose
Executive Producer
Ann Rose has been a dedicated advocate for abortion rights since 1976, when she commenced her tenure at a modest Atlanta abortion clinic following her graduation from the University of Tennessee. Initially tasked with community relations, Ann co-founded the Georgia Abortion Rights Action League, where she forged a lasting partnership with Margie Pitts Hames. Over the subsequent two decades, their collaboration became emblematic of the relentless defense of abortion legality and the mitigation of anti-abortion measures impacting service provision. Transitioning to Midtown Hospital in Atlanta, specializing in later abortions, Ann sought Margie’s expertise in navigating legislative and political challenges at both state and national levels. Their lobbying efforts in the Georgia Legislature were instrumental in forestalling stringent abortion restrictions. Moreover, Ann spearheaded the Georgia Women’s Agenda, an initiative fostering civil discourse in legislative processes, earning her and her colleagues the moniker “Good Ole Girls.” In the wake of Margie’s passing in 1994, Ann embarked on new endeavors. Collaborating with Susan Hill, she established an abortion clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, amid a tumultuous period marked by tragic violence against clinic workers. However, the landscape shifted drastically in 2022 with the pivotal Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case overturning Roe v. Wade.