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Leadership

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Caitlyn Kim

Co-Founder

I founded The Wellness Box Foundation after gaining insight into the harsh realities that homeless women endure while managing their menstrual cycles. My motivation is rooted in the belief that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves to maintain their dignity, health, and well-being. I want to create a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of homeless women, offering them not just essential products but also a sense of empowerment, dignity, and hope for a better future.

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Chloe Kim

Co-Founder

I’m Chloe Kim, co-founder of The Wellness Box Foundation. I started this work at 14 after seeing the need for menstrual and hygiene products in my community. Through service, education, and advocacy, I help provide essential products, challenge period stigma, and expand access to menstrual care. I care about period poverty because everyone deserves to manage their period with dignity, confidence, and support.

Teen Board

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Diana Phan

Teen Board Member - Seattle, Washington

I want to volunteer at The Wellness Box Foundation because I deeply believe in the importance of menstrual equity and access to period products as a basic human right. No one should have to miss school, work, or daily life simply because they don’t have access to menstrual care. I admire how your organization tackles this issue head-on through education, outreach, and tangible support like wellness boxes. I’m passionate about breaking the stigma around menstruation and want to contribute my time and energy to a cause that empowers individuals and uplifts communities. Volunteering with The Wellness Box Foundation would allow me to make a real impact while supporting a mission I truly care about.

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Asia McGowan

Teen Board - Los Angeles, CA

I'm interested in the process to give women and young women the ability to take care of themselves without having to pay out of pocket. Hygiene products shouldn't be as expensive as it is at local stores.

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Sofía Rincón Rodríguez

Teen Board Member - Puebla, Mexico

I'm a 12th year student from Mexico and one of The Wellness Box Foundation's teen board members. I decided to join this foundation hoping it would bring me closer to girls in my community who lack access to menstrual products, as I firmly believe everyone should be able to have dignified periods. My goal is to help this girls be more knowledgeable about their menstrual health and to become more comfortable with their own bodies by eliminating stigmas. One step at a time, we can eliminate period poverty

Directors

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Ilana Stone

Director of Outreach and Engagement  - Las Vegas, NV

No girl should ever have to miss a class, feel embarrassed, or fall behind just because she lacks basic period and wellness essentials. I help drive our mission because I believe closing the equity gap starts with looking out for each other. For me, it is pretty simple: when we support and equip girls, we lift up entire communities. I want to build a world where every female has what she needs to feel confident and reach her full potential, and I am committed to making sure we close this gap for good.

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Gaurav Poudel

National Executve Director  Nepal 

I'm passionate about making menstrual health and hygiene something that everyone can access and talk about without shame. Growing up in Nepal, I have seen how periods are often viewed through superstitions, which can make them a difficult subject to talk about openly. This has motivated me to help address these issues. As the Nepal Executive Director of The Wellness Box Foundation, I plan to work with and partner with local organizations to distribute Wellness Boxes alongside personal and menstrual hygiene awareness sessions. I hope to continue growing the Foundation's work throughout Nepal and help the Foundation achieve its mission of ending period poverty.

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Nell Choi

Regional Director - McLean, VA

When I first heard that lacking access to menstrual products is a leading cause for girls skipping school, I knew that this was wrong. Period poverty can be found in our very own neighborhoods, but it’s often stained with shame and embarrassment. By spreading awareness, initiating conversation, and increasing access to feminine hygiene products, we can reduce the stigma surrounding menstruation and relieve the burden of searching for pads and tampons

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Laila Parker

Regional Director - Henderson, NV

Hey, my name is Laila Parker, I am a freshman in high school. When I first heard of this cause I was intrigued and beyond inspired. I believe that hygiene resources are a right and I love the idea of being part of this to help every woman feel comfortable, clean, and supported. I hope to help be a step in the right direction for this worldwide health conflict. Overall I’m overjoyed to be a part of this team and wish to see a tremendous change in menstrual equality.

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Bailee Parker

Regional Director - Henderson, NV

When I found out about The Wellness Box Foundation, I was amazed that this is an under discussed topic. I understand the necessities that a young woman requires during that time of the month. Learning what young women use as a substitute to tampons and pads shocked me tremendously. I realize that I’m fortunate to have trustworthy products that are readily available to me. I love this cause, enjoy filling the hygienic kits and can’t wait to help more young women in Henderson and all around the world

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Andrew Chyu

Regional Director - Dublin, CA

As an active pursuer of STEM, I believe that the overall inclusivity of women in the field and beyond is still a major work in progress in today’s society. I believe the first step to increase inclusivity is to guarantee the same living standards as men. My goal in this program is to make sure women receive necessary hygienic resources to feel more comfortable and to have a better opportunity to find future successes in their lives.

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Sienna Lim

Regional Director - Laguna Niguel, CA 

Living in California, large amounts of homelessness and poverty is very evident. Although, an issue that is commonly overlooked is the lack of feminine hygiene products in these areas. I am eager to bring awareness to this problem, as I believe all people are entitled the right to basic hygiene necessities. I am honored to contribute to the impactful cause of ending period poverty surrounded by amazing people.

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Ethan Chung

Regional Director - Englewood, NJ

I am an avid volunteer at soup kitchens, food pantries, Habitat for Humanity projects, and homeless shelters. Recently when I was fundraising and procuring supplies (toiletries, t-shirts, and flip flops) for a homeless program organized by local churches, I started to receive requests for feminine products. I realized there was a real need for these products and the demand exceeded the available supply. I discovered how period poverty needs to be addressed. Feminine products are expensive and not often donated which resulted in my colloboration with The Wellness Box Foundation

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Arianna Lim

Regional Director: Laguna Niguel, California

Hello, my name is Arianna Lim and I am committed to making an impactful difference in the world. I find it so fulfilling to help others in need, which is what drew me to joining the Wellness Box team. I am very passionate about my creative abilities in drawing and art, and I am more than happy to use my talents for a greater purpose in the Wellness Box and co-authoring in a Children's education book to help break period stigma.

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Nicholas Chyu

Regional Director: Davis, California

As someone aspiring to be in the healthcare field, my goal is provide equal access to healthcare for individuals of all backgrounds. Through my experiences in the healthcare field, I have been exposed to systemic disparities, particularly the lack of access to essentials such as feminine hygiene products for women. Such inequities highlight a profound societal issue where no one should compromise their health to meet other basic needs. Addressing these challenges through the Wellness Box Foundation is my approach to promoting a more inclusive system.

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Bella Belding

National Director: Switzerland 

I would love to be a part of this organization because I believe every woman deserves access to basic hygiene and self-care products, no matter her situation. These boxes can help boost confidence, health, and dignity. Being part of this organization means making a real difference in someone’s life and I would love to contribute to making an impact on my community. 

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Mira Lalani

Regional Director: Mountainside, New Jersey

I joined the Wellness Box Foundation because I was drawn to its mission of ending period poverty and providing feminine products to local women's shelters. So many women today lack access to the basic products they need for menstrual care. This initiative has allowed me to contribute directly to a cause I care about—ensuring that every woman, no matter her situation, has access to the menstrual products she needs. 

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Ugnė Trinkūnaitė

Director - Lithuania

I believe that access to menstrual products is a basic human right, not a privilege. Many people still struggle to afford or access them, and I want to contribute to making a real difference in their lives. From my own experience in Lithuania, I had never even seen a menstrual product box, and to be honest, I only found out about them not long ago.. This made me realize how much awareness and support is still needed, and it motivates me to take action and be part of the change.

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Isabella Mora

Regional Director - New York, NY

As a person who has witnessed and grew up around families from a low income household I understand how difficult it can be to access certain necessities and needs. I would love to help out my community and even make a bigger impact by volunteering with this organization.

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Thiago Tawan

Director - Brazil

I was deeply impressed by your work combating menstrual poverty and the associated stigma. I currently lead a social food redistribution project in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Through this work, I've seen firsthand how the lack of essential resources directly impacts people's lives, limiting their access to healthcare and education. I believe that the fight for food security and menstrual safety are two fronts in the same battle for dignity and well-being.

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Tvisha Parikh

Director - Texas

I want to be a part of The Wellness Box Foundation because I care about making sure people have access to basic needs that are often overlooked. Period poverty is such a prominent issue, and it affects people’s health, education, and confidence. What I like about your organization is that you are not only providing menstrual products but also raising awareness and breaking the stigma around these conversations. Volunteering here would give me the chance to actually do something about a problem I care about, while also helping me use my leadership and communication skills to bring more people into the movement.

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Sammie Mittin

Regional Director- Summerlin, NV

I joined the Wellness Box Foundation to raise awareness about period poverty and help girls my age have the opportunity to have access to period products. Period poverty is a serious issue, and knowing that a majority of teenage girls do not have the opportunity to get a basic necessity inspired me to be part of something that could make a difference. By spreading awareness, girls will not have to miss out on important opportunities or feel embarrassed due to a lack of period products. Through my involvement, I hope to help create a community where every girl has access to the resources she needs and feels supported.

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Amanda He

Regional Director - Boston, MA

Passionate about health equity and bodily autonomy, I joined the Wellnss Box Foundation to combat period poverty and eradicate the stigma around menstrual health. I believe no young woman should have to choose between her education and her essential health needs. Through advocacy, distribution, and community education, I am working to ensure menstrual products and dignity are accessible to all.

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Georgi Hristov

National Director - Bulgaria

I stand against period poverty in Bulgaria because fair access to basic hygiene and health education is a matter of fundamental equality. Young men must step up to normalize conversations around menstrual health so that every student can attend school with dignity and without shame.

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Hana Kim

Regional  Director- Henderson, NV

Starting as a volunteer with the Wellness Box Foundation when I was just 11 years old exposed me to the reality of period poverty early on. Seeing firsthand how many local students in Las Vegas struggled to access basic menstrual products and felt forced to manage it in shame eft a lasting mark on me. Growing up aware of this hidden barrier taught me that menstrual equity is about fundamental dignity and health. As a young woman, that early exposure drives my commitment to breaking the stigma, raising awareness, and ensuring no girl in our community has to sacrifice her education or self-esteem because of a natural bodily function.

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Michaela Chyu

Regional Director - St. Louis, MO 

I wanted to join The Wellness Box Foundation because no one should have to miss school or go without basic necessities because of their period. I love that this team pairs hands-on service with education and advocacy, and I wanted to be part of that work. To me, a hygiene kit is more than supplies. it’s a reminder that someone cares. 

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Dasha Makarob

National Director - Russia

From Russia, I’m joining The Wellness Box Foundation because no girl should have to miss school or feel ashamed simply because she has her period. I care about period poverty because menstrual products are a necessity, and everyone deserves access to them. Through our work, I hope to help more girls feel supported and comfortable talking about their periods.

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Sydney Park

Regional Director- Hanover, NH

As a young adult, I believe we should be able to talk about periods without embarrassment and get the products we need without worrying about the cost. I joined The Wellness Box Foundation because I want to help make that possible. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable, prepared, and supported during their period. 

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Noah Chung

Regional Director - NJ

While volunteering through my church, I saw how difficult it can be for families to afford everyday necessities, including menstrual products. Before then, I hadn’t thought much about period poverty. I joined The Wellness Box Foundation because I want to help meet that need and show that boys have a role in supporting menstrual health, too.

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Mako Matsumoto

National Director - Japan

Living in Japan, I’ve seen how periods can still be treated as something we’re expected to keep private. I joined The Wellness Box Foundation because I believe no one should have to feel embarrassed about their period or struggle to access the products they need. I hope to help make menstrual health a conversation we can have openly and without shame.

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