Who
The PERIOD. Mission
PERIOD. is a global youth fueled non-profit which strives to eradicate period poverty and stigma through advocacy, education, and service.
Powered by hundreds of youth led volunteer PERIOD. Chapters around the world, PERIOD. distributes period products to communities in need, authors menstrual health curriculum, and advocates for change.
Our Team
Welcome to our new Executive Director, Jennifer Herrera!
Jennifer brings deep experience in women’s rights, equity, and civic engagement—from elevating national initiatives at the National Women’s History Museum to building powerful grassroots movements.
After six incredible years, outgoing Executive Director, Michela Bedard, is proudly passing the baton, and remains a close partner and champion of PERIOD.’s work. Our mission is strong, our momentum is growing, and our commitment to ending period poverty has never been clearer.
Help us welcome Jennifer as we step confidently into a strong and energizing new chapter for PERIOD.
Michela Bedard, she/her
Executive Director
Candice Bee, she/her
Director of Partnerships
Nicky Dawkins, she/her
Community Education Manager
Emily Fox, she/her
Strategic Communications Manager
Daphne Ischer, she/her
Programs & Operations Coordinator
Olivia Jenkinson, she/they
Programs Associate
Damaris Pereda, she/her
Deputy Director
Sydney Ramon, she/her
National Policy & Campaigns Manager
Alexandria Hernandez, she/her
Chapter Program Coordinator
PERIOD. FAQs
Please review our frequently asked questions below.
Media or Press inquiries, please email us at media@period.org
PERIOD. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization - #47-2438066.
We are a non-partisan effort working to make sure that people have the essential supplies they need.
Youth Advisory Council Cohort
The Youth Advisory Council is a governance committee tasked with supporting the work of PERIOD. by providing insight and advice to PERIOD.’s programs and strategy. The group consists of 12 activists, ages 14-25, who meet bi-monthly to tackle essential questions and provide strategic advice to PERIOD. staff and Board of Directors. Council Members are the voice and face of PERIOD.'s youth activists, and will ensure that the voices and diversity of young activists are heard and represented in PERIOD.’s decision making and program design.
Welcome to our 2024-2026 Youth Advisory Council!
Laila Abed
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Jon'na Bailey
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Rachel Glantzberg
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Nandini Kanthi
she/her
Esther Lau
she/her
Abby Mizan
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Annika Mondal
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Oorja Munot
she/her
Jae'La Rivera
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Kaia Susman
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Sophia Urdinola
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Cindy Wang
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Board of Directors
Laila Abed
Kirsten Brady
Board Chair
Founding Board President, Project Lemonade
Dr. Charis Chambers
Board Certified OBGYN and Menstrual
Health Educator
Ally Crays
Vice Chair
Reproductive Healthcare Policy Attorney
Ajay Doshi
Board Treasurer
VP of Finance, Northwest Permanente
Lisa Denike, MD
Pediatrician/MD; Regional Chief of Pediatrics at Northwest Permanente
Shari Dunn
CEO/Principal, ITBOM LLC
Kristin Rios
Corporate Engagement and
Experiences Executive, Advocate and
Activist for Women’s Health Equity
Esther Lau
Amber Wynne
Corporate Advisory Leader Board
This curated corporate leadership collective was created to leverage and share members' common experiences and challenges with workplace gender equity and menstrual equity programming.
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