Planned Parenthood announced that the group's president, Dr. Leana Wen, is leaving her position after less than a year on the job
Dr. Leana Wen had been picked as the new president of the influential reproductive health organization in September 2018, replacing longtime head Cecile Richards. In a tweet Tuesday, Wen alleged she had been ousted in a secretive meeting."I just learned that the @PPFA Board ended my employment at a secret meeting," Wen said."We were engaged in good faith negotiations about my departure based on philosophical differences over the direction and future of Planned Parenthood.
"The non-profit organization's board of directors said Wen was departing her role effective immediately."We thank Dr. Leana Wen for her service to Planned Parenthood in such a pivotal time and extend our best wishes for her continued success," said Aimee Cunningham and Jennie Rosenthal, the chairs of the organization's board of directors, in a statement.Read MoreAlexis McGill Johnson has been named acting president, the group said.
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