Mary Calderone
Mary Calderone Born Mary Steichen July 1, 1904 Paris, France Died October 24, 1998(1998-10-24) (aged 94) Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Nationality American Alma mater Vassar College Occupation Physician Employer SIECUS Known for Sex education Title Dr. Spouse(s) Dr. Frank A. Calderone Mary Steichen Calderone (July 1, 1904 – October 24, 1998) was a physician and a public health advocate for sexual education. She served as president and co-founder of the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) from 1954 to 1982. She was also the medical director for Planned Parenthood. She wrote many publications advocating open dialogue and access to information at all ages. Her most notable feat was overturning the American Medical Association policy against the dissemination of birth control information to patients.