The Founder
Daphne Bernstein
Hi, I’m Daphne Bernstein and I am a senior in high school from New York. I have always been interested in science, but after taking a biology course my freshman year of high school, my passion for it has grown. Additionally, after researching and writing a speech on educational inequalities in developing countries in my freshman year, I realized how the issue was intrinsically linked to gender inequality and women's health. Therefore, this project is an attempt to tie the two topics together in a way that can hopefully impact the lives of many women and girls.
In my free time, I love to play tennis, and I was a part of the New York State Championship team in both 2022 and 2023.
Ambassadors
Helene Prestandrea
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Hi, I’m Helene Prestandrea and I am a freshman in college from New York. I took particular interest in the Her Health Matters project because I acknowledge the pressing need for increased awareness about women's health and the disparities in treating and recognizing these conditions. Many people in my life have been impacted by diseases such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer, and this inspires me to want to play a role in making a difference for women’s health.
Anastasia Majoie
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Hi, I’m Anastasia Majoie and I am a Senior in high school from France. I took particular interest in the Her Health Matters project because I have always had an interest in women's health especially the biological side of it. I want to leave an impact on women's health and I see this initiative as the means to do so!
Lydia Rasetti
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Hi, I’m Lydia Rasetti, a recent college graduate who majored in psychology and cognitive science. I was drawn to the Her Health Matters project because of my interest in how psychological and social factors influence women’s health and access to care. Through my academic work and experiences supporting peers as a writing consultant and community volunteer, I’ve seen how health challenges often go unrecognized or untreated due to limited resources or stigma. I’m passionate about helping create more open conversations and practical support systems that empower women to better understand and advocate for their own well-being.
Sophia Strahan
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Hi, I’m Sophia Strahan. I’m a junior in college from New York City, majoring in economics and deeply passionate about gender equality. As a woman in finance, I’ve witnessed firsthand how women are often marginalized in the industry-an experience that has fueled my commitment to advocating for women’s empowerment globally. Through my work, I aim to promote women’s health and expand access to information that too many women are denied.
Maria Niculcea
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Hi, I’m Maria Niculcia, a high school senior from Romania. After learning about menstruation in high school, I realized there is. a significant knowledge gap, and that the information being taught to girls is very surface-level. Therefore, this initiative spoke to me because it allows me to advocate and spread information that I am passionate about and allows me to learn as I conduct research,
Sourena Mostafavi
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Hi, I’m Sourena Mostafavi, a senior in high school from Iran. Growing up with a strong mother figure has deeply shaped my values and perspective. Coming from a society where women’s voices are often suppressed, I’ve become passionate about advocating for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Through this initiative, I’ve been able to channel my advocacy into meaningful impact, sharing knowledge and inspiring others to take action.