Michela Bedard

Experience

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  Various Political, Nonprofit and Project Management

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

  Early Career

  ✴️ EARLY CAREER:Director of Scheduling Operations, US Senator Barbara Boxer, Re-Election CampaignProject Manager, Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women West Coast Project Manager and Operations Manager, Update Legal

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  National Civic League

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Pforzheimer Fellow
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  Los Angeles Council District 13, Councilmember Eric Garcetti

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Director of Scheduling Operations
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Policy and Project Management Consultant
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  MBOLDen Change (formerly MNRS)

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Portland Director

  ✴️ SNAPSHOT:I was responsible for directing the expansion of this California-based nonprofit into the Pacific Northwest, which made me their first recruit in the region. I developed relationships with the school districts and administrators of high-need schools while organizing monthly volunteer events to increase community engagement. During my tenure, I was able to increase the initiative's impact from serving no students to 2,200, fostered relationships with a few local nonprofits, and created a donor network. I was also able to secure commodities such as product donations from Nike and financial sponsorships from wholesalers to clothe and shoe children in need. With autonomy on how to develop the program, I controlled finances and supervised a growing team of volunteers. While I was ecstatic for the direct impact of the work, I found myself making a transition to work on initiatives that produce systemic changes and long term policy solutions.✴️ ABOUT:My New Red Shoes (MNRS) works to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship. Since 2006, they have provided critical resources to hundreds of thousands of children and families, partnered with hundreds of organizations to distribute more than $3.5 million in direct economic assistance, deliver basic needs to over 250,000 individuals, and advocate tirelessly for policies that uplift children. Show less

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  PERIOD.

  Feb 2020 - now

  Executive Director

  🔴 SNAPSHOT:As Executive Director of PERIOD., I lead this global organization of the world's largest youth-powered period poverty program, working to end period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. As a staunch advocate for driving true systematic change, I have led global campaigns and advocacy initiatives to build upon the foundation that was established in 2014. Some highlights include:Program of 200+ PERIOD. chapters - Growing the global program of hundreds of youth-led PERIOD. chapters working to end period poverty in their own communities, providing chapters with resources and training critical for local success and systemic change.Period Action Day – A first global day of advocacy against period poverty, now globally recognized with over 100 events per year.State of the Period Study – A biannual research study that is relied upon by advocacy organizations, health associations, and legislators to introduce new laws and policies. National Coalition to End Period Poverty – PERIDO. cofounded this national advocacy group that brings together dozens of national organizations to help spur federal policy discussions and engage lawmakers to drive fundamental, systemic change. Government Advocacy – Develop a policy advocacy arm that has resulted in over 250 state-level bills introduced, with major wins across the country with access to period products in schools and tax repeals on period products🔴 ABOUT:PERIOD. is a global youth-powered nonprofit that strives to end period poverty and stigma through advocacy, education, and service. PERIOD. equips and trains youth leaders with the tools and resources needed to end period poverty in their lifetime. For more information or to be a part of the movement, please visit http://www.period.org Show less

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  How Women Lead

  Jun 2025 - now

  Fellow, Movement Building