Morgan Kip Podd

CEO - Creator of MenstruCare

As an honor roll student, active member of the Pickering College Student Committee, and a member of Newmarket/Aurora Youth Council with Tony Van Bynen (MP), I have learned about the importance of community and the leadership roles I can be a part of. I created the app MenstruCare in January of 2023 by choosing the topic of period poverty for my GLP (Global Leadership Program) project for grades 11 and 12 as I was astonished to learn about the terrible causes of period poverty such as deathly disease, stigma, feelings of embarrassment and lack of products. I chose this topic because I am very dedicated to women's equality and eliminating the stigma around periods for all women. Since I was young I have always believed to see myself as a feminist whether that was defying women's roles or advocating for women through my school work. My goal is to educate everyone no matter whether menstruating or not that periods are not a taboo topic of filth but instead an issue would should pay attention to.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Pickering College Program

MenstruCare, a passion-driven initiative that originated from my Global Leadership Project (GLP) during my junior and senior years at Pickering College. Committed to giving back to the community, MenstruCare emerged as a response to the pressing issue of period poverty. As a dedicated student within the GLP, I conducted in-depth research essays, garnered awards, gained grants, and developed a comprehensive business plan to address the challenges surrounding menstrual equity. Rooted in a genuine passion for advocating against period poverty, MenstruCare is a testament to community-driven initiatives' power. As a proud participant in the Pickering College community, I aim to ensure that every student has access to menstrual care and that a sense of community is upheld.

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