VP Global
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Latanya Mapp Frett is vice president for Planned Parenthood Federation of America's International Division, which works to ensure that women, men and young people in some of the world's most neglected areas have access to the health care they need to control their bodies and their futures. She has a distinguished and extensive track record in international development work, including six years with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and eight years with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Most recently, Frett served as program director for USAID/Egypt, where she directed a $1.1 billion international aid portfolio in development areas -- including democracy and governance, environment, health, education, policy reform, private sector partnerships, agriculture and antiquities.
Frett has lived and worked in Iraq, Pakistan and eight African countries. Throughout her career, she has maintained a special commitment to health and rights for women and young people, first as a child rights officer for UNICEF and later as USAID program director in several countries where her portfolios included health, HIV/AIDS and education.
An attorney by training, Frett began her career at the NAACP Legal and Education Fund and maintains a deep commitment to civil and human rights. She holds a bachelor of arts in government and politics, a master's in public policy and a J.D. from the University of Maryland.
Ms. Frett takes us on a virtual tour of Planned Parenthood's Kenya program in the October episode of Future Choices, "Planned Parenthood — Promoting Health and Democracy Worldwide ."