Sammy Luffy

Sammy Luffy (she/her) joined Funders for LGBTQ Issues as Director of Research in March 2024. She is passionate about designing feminist research projects that center the expertise of communities and recognize the intersectionality of all social justice movements, including climate justice, racial justice, gender justice, and disability justice.

She has an extensive background in global health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights through her work with both governmental and nongovernmental organizations. Prior to joining Funders for LGBTQ Issues, Sammy was the Director of Research at PAI and the Policy Research Officer at Fòs Feminista (formerly CHANGE). In these roles, she managed and led critical policy research projects to document the impact of national and U.S. foreign policies on key issues, such as access to contraception and abortion services; gender-based violence prevention and care; rights-based HIV/AIDS services; respectful maternity care; and integrated service delivery.