Chelsea VonChaz
Founder/CEO of #HappyPeriod, Board member of Period Equity, Consultant, Naturopathy Educator
What is #HappyPeriod?
#HappyPeriod is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization’s mission is to end period stigma and period poverty because black menstruators deserve education, equality, and dignity. #HappyPeriod works to spread awareness on menstrual health, eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation, and provide people with periods options that are affordable, safe, and eco-friendly.
We Don’t Bleed the Same
In an interview with Period Futures, Chelsea educates us on White Supremacy in the menstrual health space. She provides tips on how to think critically about your own experience, the experiences of others, and how to best serve communities outside of your own.
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Self: A Period Guide
#HappyPeriod’s job is to make sure you are aware of how important period care is. Since 2015, they have provided menstrual products for underserved communities. Self is #HappyPeriod's youth centric menstrual health program focused on period care and self-efficacy. The intention is to empower. Periodt!
The Woman Behind #HappyPeriod
Chelsea chats with Thinx as part of their collaboration in the GiveRise Program. Chelsea shares more about #HappyPeriod and her own experience with menstruation.