Meet PERIOD.
A Global Network
PERIOD. is composed of hundreds of youth chapter members, grassroots organizers, service partners, and a network of partner organizations and companies. To learn more, visit our Get Involved page to find out which partnership is the right fit for you.
See below to learn more about our Team and Youth Advisory Council applications!
Our Team

Ameer Abdul, he/him
National Campaign Manager

Michela Bedard, she/her
Executive Director

Kate Barker Swindell, she/her
Service & Operations Manager
Nicky Dawkins, she/her
National Community Manager

Aydan Garland-Miner, she/her
National Chapter Coordinator

Olivia Jenkinson, she/her
Service Associate

Damaris Pereda, she/her
National Programs Director

Emily Swanigan, she/her
National Communications Manager

Dara Wilk, she/her
Development Director

Velika Yasay, she/her
Webmaster and Database Administrator
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.
Introducing our NEW 2022-2024 Youth Advisory Council Cohort!

Alyssa Stenson
she/they

Antoilyn Nguyen
they/them

Asia Brown
she/her

Denia Brielle Smith
she/her

Evan Gates
he/him

Juhi Pandit
she/her

Liz Soyemi
she/her

Manasi Gajjalapurna
she/her

Miranda Lu
she/her

Regan Moss
she/her

Salika Vummaro
she/her

Stacey Johnson
she/her
Board of Directors

Kirsten Brady
Board Chair
Founding Board President, Project Lemonade

Asia Brown

Dr. Charis Chambers
Board Certified OBGYN and Menstrual
Health Educator

Ally Crays
Law Student, Northeastern University

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

Regan Moss

Kristin Rios
Corporate Engagement and
Experiences Executive, Advocate and
Activist for Women’s Health Equity