The founders of Mission Red
Meet the team
The people
Our team
At Mission Red, we believe that community involvement is the key to solving menstrual health issues. Because of this joint belief, we have come together to work as one to end period poverty.
Co-Founder, Project Lead
Ali is a junior at the Potomac School in Northern Virginia. She is the project lead for Mission Red, responsible for the development and execution of various campaigns. Ali is inspired by Mission Red’s dedication to addressing menstrual equity problems within her own community. She is also the co-leader of PAVE Washington DC, an organization dedicated to shattering the stigma around sexual assault.
Co-Founder, Service Lead
Hannah is freshman at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She is a co-found and service lead for Mission Red, responsible for organizing different events to serve the community. She was inspired to help start Mission Red because she believes that we know our communities and how to solve the problems we face the best.
Policy Lead
Safa is a senior at Centreville High School. She is the policy lead for Mission Red, and she is excited to take legislative action to ensure menstrual equity for all. She was inspired to help start Mission Red to fight for gender and menstrual equality.
Finance Lead
Vivian is a senior at John R. Lewis High School in Northern Virginia. She is the finance lead for Mission Red, responsible for organizing fundraisers and managing Mission Red’s finances. She helped to start Mission Red as a response to the menstrual health issues in her community, and she believes that those within the community can serve their community best.
Outreach Lead
Amrita is a senior at John Lewis High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is the outreach lead for Mission Red and her role consists of reaching out to individuals and organizations to collaborate on menstrual projects and to support Mission Red’s goals. She was inspired to join Mission Red because she is passionate about fighting to end period poverty and menstrual inequity in our community and committed to serving those in need. Amrita is also an executive chair for HSDA Springfield.