meet period kits ohio.
Geoff D. | Founder
Geoff founded Period Kits Ohio in February of 2022. Geoff has worked in the nonprofit world for over twenty years and really focused on the issue of Period Poverty in the last four years. He is the founder of Period Kits Colorado and also helps advise Period Kits Minnesota. When Geoff moved to Ohio to help take care of his family, Period Kits Ohio was a natural step.
"Period poverty is a complex issue, but Period Kits Ohio is simple. Any person that has a period should have consistent and dependable access to the products they need when they need them, period."
Geoff is the Recycling Manager at Wright-Patterson A.F.B., he enjoys camping, discovering craft breweries in Ohio, volunteering with Punk Rock Saves Lives, and cheering on his beloved Manchester United.
Monica R. | Secretary
Monica currently serves as Secretary for Period Kits Ohio. "How can you hear the stories and not want to help?" It's her goal to work with this amazing group of people to help end period poverty and remove the stigma around menstrual health. There are far to many people missing work or school due to lack of period products. After all, it's about health and dignity. Period.
Monica was a Hairstylist & Salon owner before returning to school at the age of 48. She obtained a degree in Health Information Management. Switching careers, she now works as a Researcher at the World's Largest Consumer Goods Company. In her downtime, you'll find her with friends & family, reading, traveling, and volunteering with the Down Syndrome community .
Brande D. | Board Member
Brande is an enlisted member of the Ohio Air National Guard as a Public Health Technician. She has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Clark State. She is passionate about giving back to the community through various volunteer efforts. In her spare time, Brande enjoys exploring Ohio’s State and City parks with her dog, Lola and discovering unique food venues and experiences.
Amanda A. | Board Member
Amanda Ambrosio is the Community Health and Social Impact Manager at Rocking Horse Community Health Center. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between healthcare and the community. She has successfully built partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating increased volunteerism and internships for pre-medical students in the Patient Advocacy Department.
Working directly with underserved and under resourced populations, Amanda understands the impacts of period poverty. She is passionate about removing barriers that are keeping people from living their best, healthiest life. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s of Health Promotion degree and will complete her Master’s in Health Administration in May. She is the proud mother of a son and enjoys being outdoors with him as much as possible.
Elisabeth G. | Social Media Manager
Elisabeth is a member of the Ohio Air National Guard as a photojournalist. She owns two businesses in photography and social media content curation. Elisabeth has always felt called to advocate for women in a variety of ways. In her downtime you can find her traveling with her husband and three kids, creating art, reading books, or sitting back with a bag of popcorn and a good movie.