In this episode, Audrey sits down to talk about a wide variety of topics concerning women’s health, livelihood, and the changes still to be made as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Our expert for this episode is the incredible Elizabeth Brown who currently serves at the President and CEO for the YWCA of Columbus, Ohio, a nonprofit organization whose mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Elizabeth previous served as council member for the city of Columbus for seven years where her work included broadening access to opportunity and strengthening women and families. We encourage you to read Liz’s full bio here to learn more about all the incredible work she has done.  

Thank you, Liz, for joining us and for shining light on such meaningful topics. We’d also like to thank Hope at OAF who previously worked with Liz and can be heard throughout the podcast, participating in the conversation with us!  

References: 

Check out Liz full bio from her time as a council member and about the work she is currently doing at the YWCA Columbus, Ohio.  

Call to action for the YWCA, here.  

Learn more about period poverty from leaders in the field like, Aunt Flo, here.  

Although we do not believe the Free the Tampon website has been active since 2020, we still wanted to share as it was a cool part of Liz’s story!   

Learn more about the maternal health crisis and how critical nutrition programs, like WIC, can help on our 2022 episode “Let’s Talk Maternal Health for Mother’s Day”. 

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