FOUNDER, BOARD PRESIDENT

jill.guinan@theperiodpantryproject.org

I grew up in Lancaster, Ohio and moved to Columbus in 2007. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Ohio Dominican University in 2013, I became a Certified Community Health Worker in 2015 and enrolled at the Ohio State University College of Social Work and College of Public Health in 2017 for a dual degree graduate program. Through my work experience, I have worked with children and families in multiple settings. My experience as a single parent has made me passionate about helping others in that situation because I know that I couldn’t be where I am today without the support of my friends, family, and community.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

melanie.saunders@theperiodpantryproject.org

I'm from Lancaster, Ohio and moved to Columbus in 2017. I've worked a variety of customer service roles throughout my life, helping people from all different backgrounds. I was excited about the opportunity to work with The Period Pantry because throughout my life, it's been evident that products that are basic needs are not always readily available, and I'm excited to help change that for some people.

BOARD MEMBER, COMMUNITY OUTREACH CHAIR

meghana.gorur@theperiodpantryproject.org

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and came to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University where I received my Bachelor’s in Environmental Public Health. Health Equity is one of my passions and I’m very excited to be part of an organization that is doing its part to provide care and resources to those in need.

BOARD SECRETARY

tatjana.saunders@theperiodpantryproject.org

I'm from Lancaster, Ohio and attended Ohio University - Athens where I earned a BBA in Marketing and Management Information Systems in 2016. Post grad I lived in New York from 2016 to 2019 working for a large healthcare system, first in their laboratory department and then doing communications for their private physician network. I came back to Ohio to continue my studies and am currently in a Master's of Public Health Program through Ohio University. I am passionate about giving back to my community and am so excited to be on board with The Period Pantry!

BOARD MEMBER, PERIOD PRIDE CHAIR

I was born and raised here in Columbus, Ohio! I moved to Cleveland in 2016 to attend Case Western Reserve University, where I simultaneously earned my B.A. in Cognitive Science from the College of Arts & Sciences and my M.A. in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from the School of Medicine. I moved back to Columbus to begin my medical education at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin Campus. I’m hoping to pursue a career caring for reproductive health in underserved populations. I believe that when people are given the support to live healthily and well, communities thrive! I’m so proud to work with the Period Pantry in providing resources and care to empower our communities’ to live healthfully.