Chrisse France has been the executive director of Preterm since 1999, overseeing and guiding the institution through over 2 dozen abortion restrictions, a capital campaign,  and expansion of healthcare services to include wellness exams and LGBTQ care. For many years, Chrisse has been a leader in Cleveland’s sexual healthcare movement and was previously the executive director of the AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland. Chrisse holds her Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University.