Andrea Miller

Andrea Miller was a prominent figure in the reproductive rights movement and served as the President of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and its Action Fund from 2011 to 2023.12

Career Highlights

Leadership at NIRH:: During her tenure, Miller spearheaded significant growth in the organization's state and local strategies portfolio. She expanded NIRH's reach to engage with over 150 reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations across 39 states and 56 localities nationwide.1

Policy and Advocacy:: Miller was instrumental in advancing reproductive health policies at state and local levels. She believed in the potential for bold change at the state level, often stating, "When you think about the history, just on the abortion issue, it has really always begun and ended at the state level".2

Communications and Research:: Under her leadership, NIRH conducted groundbreaking public opinion research, providing new frameworks for discussing abortion and mobilizing voter support for proactive agendas.1

Professional Background

Before joining NIRH, Miller served as:

• Executive Director at NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts for nearly four years
• Principal and co-owner at Public Interest Media Group (PIMG) for about a decade
• One of the founders of the Center for Reproductive Rights
• Staff member at the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project1

Education

Miller held a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Columbia College, Columbia University.14

Legacy

Tragically, Andrea Miller passed away suddenly in late October 2023.23 She was remembered as a visionary leader who understood the importance of state and local advocacy in advancing reproductive rights. Her colleagues praised her for her belief that progress could be made everywhere with the right resources, and for her ability to be both bold and pragmatic in her approach to reproductive justice.2