Meet the Executive Team at the Annex Teen Clinic! Rooted in community and guided by shared purpose, our leaders work with staff and partners to help young people take charge of their sexual health by providing confidential health services and education.
Nyssa Krause
Executive Director
Nyssa provides strategic leadership for the Annex’s mission to ensure young people have access to trusted sexual healthcare and education. Since beginning her career in sexual and reproductive healthcare in 2013, she has built deep expertise in clinic operations, organizational growth, community partnership development, and advancing equitable access to care. Her career began on the frontlines of patient care, shaping a leadership approach grounded in compassion, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to social and racial justice. Nyssa is passionate about building innovative, youth-centered systems of care and strengthening the relationships that help communities thrive. For partnership opportunities or speaking engagements, contact Nyssa.
Khadijah Cooper
Director of Education Services
With a longstanding career in adolescent sexual health education and leadership, Khadijah brings deep expertise in youth development, training and facilitation, and systems-level partnership building. She is passionate about ensuring young people have the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, while also strengthening the capacity of youth-serving professionals and organizations to better support the communities they serve. For information on training for parents, educators, and professionals, contact Khadijah.
