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Our Team

Dignity Period's team is motivated by the belief that those who menstruate should do so with comfort and in dignity. Our administration and board of directors are located in St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington, with program staff and partnerships in Ethiopia

Staff

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Executive Director

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Project Manager - Ethiopia 

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Photographer

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Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

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President of the Board

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Vice President of the Board

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Treasurer of the Board

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Secretary of the Board

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Board Director

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Arlene Moore Ross

Board Director

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Dr. Hayelom Kebede Mekonen

Board Director

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Michelle Phelps

Board Director

Partners

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Freweini Mebrahtu

Mariam Seba Sanitary Products Factory

Mariam Seba Sanitary Products Factory, owned by Dignity Period Partner Freweini Mebrahtu, is a local business making a huge social impact. Not only do they create a high-quality product, but they also hire and train local women. Freweini was named CNN's 2019 Hero of the Year for her work to change the cultural stigma around periods.

Mekelle University

Mekelle University is a leading federal university in Ethiopia with a reputation for collaboration and high-quality programs. We partner with Mekelle University to conduct research and provide education throughout the region.

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