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Amy NelsonFounder and CEO of The Riveter.Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory…
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Brittany Packnett CunninghamHarvard Fellow, MSNBC commentator, and author of forthcoming “We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak”Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an…
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Elizabeth YukoBioethicist and WriterDr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specializing in sexual and reproductive health and the intersection of bioethics and popular…
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Kezia M WilliamsFounder and CEO of The Black upStartKezia M. Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of The Black upStart — a nationally recognized company serving African-American innovators…
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Kristina WongComedian and Political Performance ArtistKristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…
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Lane MooreHost of Tinder Live and author of “How To Be Alone”Lane Moore is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and musician living in New York City. Her monthly comedy show…
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Nitika ChopraLearning How to Thrive with Chronic IllnessWhile Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…
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Sara BenincasaMental Health Writer and Author of “Agorafabulous” and “Real Artists Have Day Jobs”Sara Benincasa is the host of the stress relief podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal”. She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author of “Real…
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Tegan and SaraIconic pop/folk duo and LGBTQIA+ trailblazersIn 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…
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Zahra NoorbakhshIranian-American comedian and host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcastZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…
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Life as a Covid-19 Long-Termer By Elizabeth YukoIt’s becoming clear that, for many people, symptoms can persist for months — and they can wreak havoc on our bodies, and our mental health
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Why turnout for Trump is a major blow to public health- Opinion by Elizabeth YukoAs I watched the election results trickle in Tuesday night and the counting continue through the week, it became evident that no matter who wins, public health has suffered a…
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Having a Chronic Illness Can Be Isolating, but This Virtual Community Hopes To Change ThatWhen chronic health advocate Nitika Chopra first organized and hosted Chronicon, a summit specifically for helping people with chronic illnesses foster meaningful connections, it was just the beginning of something…
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KEVIN LYMAN AND TREVOR SWENSON WANT TO HELP THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ADAPTKevin Lyman, the mastermind behind the Vans Warped Tour, and Trevor Swenson, the CEO of Dynamic Talent International, have turned a backyard conversation into a day-long, pandemic-inspired music industry information…
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You Can’t Call Yourself Pro-Life If You Ignore COVID-19 Measures By Elizabeth YukoIn this op-ed, Elizabeth Yuko, PhD, a bioethicist, explains why you can't call yourself pro-life if you're ignoring measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Angelica Ross on Inclusivity in Hollywood, Getting a Buzz Cut, and Blossoming Into HerselfRead about how Angelica Ross is dealing with the pandemic and her thoughts on current issues of race and self care.
