Tiffany Tatum is an educator who turned her own experience with The Rose’s mobile mammogram coach into a movement at Alief ISD. She’s helped raise thousands of dollars and connected hundreds of families to breast health services.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How one school district brings breast cancer care to staff and families
• What happens when girls are given a place to lead and belong
• Why convenience can be the difference between life and loss

Key Questions Answered

1.What is Tiffany Tatum’s role in Alief ISD?

2.How did Tiffany become involved with The Rose and breast cancer awareness?

3. What is the Girls Club in Alief ISD, and what is its purpose?

4. How did the annual breast cancer walk in Alief come about, and what impact has it had?

5. How are funds raised for the breast cancer walk, and approximately how many people participate?

6. What additional activities or features are part of the annual walk?

7. Why is the presence of The Rose’s mobile mammography bus so important for school staff and the wider community?

8. What impact does the Girls Club have on young girls in Alief?

9. What are Tiffany’s hopes for her own children and for the future of the Girls Club initiative?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 From Prison Educator to Specialist

05:06 "Connecting Before Correcting in Education"

09:25 Launching District-Wide Girls' SEO Clubs

13:22 Mobile Mammogram Bus Saves Lives

16:28 "Equal Mammogram Outcomes for Uninsured"

17:55 Girls Clubs Empowerment Initiative

23:46 "Streamlined Event for Alief ISD"

25:21 Empowering Girls Through Philanthropy

28:09 Future Goals for My Children

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