Danielle is TPP’s Executive Director with ample experience! She studied Accounting and Business Administration and worked in the finance industry for over 10 years, along with other jobs. After having two children, she felt a strong desire to contribute to the community and support others. It was not until TPP was founded, that she discovered her true passion. From early TPP days, Danielle was involved in various roles, supporting its mission to achieve menstrual equity for everyone in Canada. She’s proud to serve as the Executive Director with an incredible team, working tirelessly towards period equity.

Hisha's passion and dedication to building better communities is reflected in her five years of experience in nonprofit organizations focused on community and youth development. Her journey as an avid volunteer and advocate strengthens her ability to connect with others and drive impactful initiatives. With a background in public administration and policy, she brings an understanding of systemic issues to her work, enabling her to identify and address community needs. Committed to promoting menstrual equity, Hisha collaborates with stakeholders to ensure access to period products for those in need.

Jana always dreamt of leading a charity and in 2017, that dream became a reality when she founded The Period Purse. Jana has been recognized as a Top Women of Influence (2017), received a Women of Distinction award from YWCA (2018) and named a TOMS Change Maker (2018). She works part time with TPP in “her free time” and when she is not talking about periods, Jana works full time as an Education Consultant in Indigenous Education. She is a mother of two and lives with her family in Toronto, and a Band member of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

Kristy loves being a part of nonprofits as they build healthy community relationships through sustainable partnerships. Kristy extends her expertise to help organizations align with their goals to be inclusive of the range of volunteer skills and experiences. Kristy holds a PhD from the University of Leicester and is a published author in the museum and nonprofit sector. Kristy’s passion for nonprofits started at an early age and has spent nearly three decades supporting organizations across North America. Kristy, husband Chris, and their pup Izzy take regular road trips to find the next adventure and small museums along the way.

Lianne worked a 36 year career as an Engineer with 8 different companies in a variety of industries, and always wanting to learn more and put her skills to work in a new area. In 2018, she started supporting The Period Purse through a mini drive, then as a Chapter Leader for Mississauga/ Dufferin-Peel, and then as Chapter Coordinator, In 2023, she started coordinating MH Day. As with her career, Lianne enjoys assisting wherever help is needed within The Period Purse and finds satisfaction in learning new skills and putting those skills to work, and ultimately through a positive impact.

Megan Apa (she/her) works with companies across a wide range of industries to develop creative content and marketing strategies. Alongside her corporate endeavors, she is also the Founder of a queer creative event company that celebrates art and community. Megan's journey embodies a blend of professional skill and personal dedication to making the world a more colourful place, both in person and online.

Megan has been with TPP since 2018 as a Chapter Leader in Sault Ste. Marie and also administration.  She is now the part-time Project Assistant. Megan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Guelph and a Human Resources Management Certificate from Humber College.  Megan resides with her husband outside of Sault Ste. Marie. Together, they own a Heavy Civil Construction company and share their home with a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and chickens. Megan's career not only fulfills her professional aspirations but also allows her to continue her lifelong dedication to giving back to others.

Taz likes to ride her bike, ideally in warm weather, however snow storms and rain hardly stop her. She is a passionate advocate for the Earth, authentic connection with, and service to others and she enjoys a good quality bean-to-bar chocolate. Building meaningful relationships with others is of prime importance to her, as she has worked within the community setting for quite some time. She looks forward to a continued wider reach in meeting new people and making an impact.

Victoria joined The Period Purse in 2023 as an Education Facilitator. She brings along with her many years of experience working in the non-profit sector as well as extensive facilitation experience. Having moved to Nova Scotia to pursue her studies in Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, she now calls Halifax home. As a proud French Canadian, Victoria is thrilled to be working with The Period Purse to help expand our French programming and spread our message to francophone communities across the country to help achieve menstrual equity for all.

Vikki VanSickle is an author and educator with twenty plus years of experience. She promotes gender equity in all of her work and has been addressing menstrual stigma since her first children's novel was published in 2010. She currently lives in Toronto and can be seen monthly on CTV Your Morning as their resident bookworm, recommending books for all ages.

Lieran has been working in community and international development with a focus on women’s rights and gender justice for 14 years. She has experience in the non-profit sector in governance, fund development and project management. She currently works in research and policy where her primary focus is on the intersections between gender-based violence and economic security.

Pauline is the Chief Operating Officer at CIFAR, a Canadian-based global charitable organization. She has extensive not-for-profit experience and has held positions at UHN, OICR and ICES. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from York’s Schulich School of Business and has her CPA, CGA accounting designation.

Nikita is a science enthusiast at heart with the mission to evolve Canada's healthcare system. She currently works in healthcare consulting for an Ontario health system, where she helps drive strategy for the +600 bed hospital. She enjoys learning about new technologies, analyzing problems and data, while communicating her findings and insights to various stakeholders.

Carolyn is an experienced community builder, adult educator and knowledge mobilizer in the field of community health and education. She has over fifteen years experience as an organizational leader and avid volunteer with community-based organizations. Carolyn currently works in the post-secondary sector building partnerships between colleges, universities and Indigenous institutes to support Ontario students.

Dena is a lawyer with more than a decade of experience before appellate courts, and an academic background in gender studies and equity issues.  Her current practice sits at the intersection between criminal law and forensic mental health policy, with a secondary focus on sexual and gender-based violence.

Jacqueline is a dynamic and engaging public sector senior leader. She is known for her ability to build relationships and develop high performing teams and is currently working in the post secondary education sector supporting student success and engagement. She is also a certified children's mindfulness and yoga instructor and has a genuine commitment to empower youth in reaching their full potential.

Shaunna Kelly is Anishinaabe/Canadian-Irish and works as a sole practitioner and Criminal Defence Lawyer, focusing primarily on representing Indigenous people in Toronto. She also provides consultation services to organizations and businesses that wish to improve service delivery to Indigenous clients within the Criminal Justice System. 

Shauna recently took a break from her Criminal Defence Practice and completed a nine-month contract with the Indigenous Justice Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General. She is the recipient of the Advocacy Award in recognition of her fearless advocacy and work with Indigenous Clients, awarded by the Law and Mental Disorder Association.

Zahra is a dedicated professional fundraiser with a background in higher education and healthcare. Committed to the advancement of the nonprofit sector, Zahra is a graduate of Canada's only Master in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management program at Carleton University and has achieved her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation. She is passionate about her volunteerism, volunteers at a women's shelter, and as a board member for TPP.