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!