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I founded Beyond the Cycle because, like 1 in 10 women and girls, I have struggled with severe menstrual health conditions since my periods began. I missed countless school days, and despite being at supportive schools, there simply weren’t enough resources for students with chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and dysmenorrhea.
I spent my teenage years being told my pain was “normal”, sitting exams in agony and watching opportunities slip away while doctors dismissed my symptoms. The average diagnosis takes 8+ years, which means most of us develop symptoms at 13 or 14 and don’t get proper care until our twenties.
So in 2025, I decided to stop waiting for someone else to fix it. I applied for a small grant from Open Wings Trust, used my own savings to buy our first resource trolleys, and started reaching out to schools, all while finishing my degree.
I’m building Beyond the Cycle into the organisation I needed when I was 13: one that tells girls their pain matters, teaches them to recognise red flags, equips them to advocate in GP appointments, and creates communities where they don’t have to suffer alone.
I am responsible for ensuring that our work not only reaches those in need, but does so with impact, integrity, and a clear commitment to equity and inclusion.
I bring over seven years of experience in science and laboratory environments, alongside five years in healthcare. My work as a healthcare and support worker exposed me to the realities faced by vulnerable individuals, reinforcing my commitment to advocacy, dignity, and person-centred care. In my current role as a microbiology laboratory technician, I apply a rigorous, evidence-based approach that strengthens how I lead, think, and deliver change.
I hold a BSc in Biomedical Science and an MSc in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, grounding my work in scientific credibility while enabling me to translate complex health information into accessible, meaningful support for the communities we serve.
My commitment to this work is deeply personal. I have lived with endometriosis, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and adenomyosis for over a decade, conditions that are too often dismissed, misunderstood, or overlooked. I refuse to accept a system where menstrual health is minimised or where individuals are left to navigate pain in silence.
Through my role at Beyond the Cycle, I advocate for awareness, education, and systemic change. I am driven to ensure that menstrual health is recognised as a critical part of overall health, and that those affected are not only heard, but believed, supported, and empowered.
I have a special focus on ensuring that these issues can be discussed openly and without shame.
I am currently a second year medical student, with a special interest in women’s health (shocker). Alongside my studies, I’ve been involved in health education outreach and I hope that my background will allow me to bring a perspective that is both accessible and scientifically accurate.
Having suffered with dysmenorrhoea severe enough to miss time at school and university myself, and knowing so many others with menstrual disorders, I am committed to making working and educational environments more accommodating. Let’s make sure periods do not stop potential!
I hold a BSc in Biomedical Science, which has given me a strong foundation in human biology, research and evidence-based thinking. But I’ve always enjoyed finding creative ways to communicate information, especially when it comes to topics that can feel complicated, uncomfortable or difficult to talk about.
At Beyond the Cycle, I support our digital presence by creating educational and awareness content, helping with social media planning, designing graphics and finding new ways to connect with our audience. I love being able to take something as important as menstrual health and turn it into content that feels approachable, engaging and actually makes people want to stop scrolling and pay attention.
My passion for this work also comes from seeing how easily conversations around periods and menstrual health can be dismissed or brushed aside. Young people deserve to understand their bodies, know when something doesn’t feel right and feel confident enough to speak up and ask for help.
Beyond the Cycle gives me the opportunity to bring together two things I really enjoy: science and creativity. I hope that through the content I create, I can help make menstrual health conversations feel a little less awkward, a lot more informative, and remind people that their health is always worth talking about.
And if I can make you learn something about your period while you’re scrolling Instagram… I’ve done my job 🙂
