EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • Caroline (she/her)

    FOUNDER + PRESIDENT

    Growing up 20 minutes outside of Washington, DC, Caroline has always cared about politics and governance as it pertains to human rights. After graduating from an all-girls boarding school, Caroline went on to study International Relations at the College of Charleston where she took part in Model United Nations and a year of study abroad in Paris, France. As a lifelong yogi and ardent feminist, Movement for Choice melds two of Caroline's biggest passions - yoga and reproductive rights.

    Outside of her role as President of M4C, Caroline is currently enrolled in George Washington’s School of Public Policy and Public Administration, where she serves in the Student Government Association. Recently Caroline passed a bill in partnership with GW RAGE to make medication abortion freely accessible to all students.

  • Tyler (she/her)

    FOUNDER + PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

    Tyler is a born-and-raised Coloradan who fell in love with DC after she moved to the city in 2019. She is a 200E-RYT yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga and fitness since 2016. She brings her expertise for organizational operations, her talent for building community, and her passion for joyful movement to M4C. When Tyler isn’t working, you can find her reading, climbing, biking, laying in the sun, and/or talking about astrology. Tyler lives with her cat in NW DC.

  • Nadia (she/her)

    ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

    Nadia grew up in West Texas in an area that treated reproductive health as a dirty secret. Since leaving Texas, Nadia has jumped into this space in any way she can. From creating a menstrual hygiene management curriculum to culminate her graduate studies to assisting with grants and education materials as a consultant, Nadia seeks to spread reproductive health education in her communities.

  • Emilee (she/her)

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Emilee is a born and raised Virginian who moved to DC in 2021 after finishing her Bachelors at Roanoke College. She has a degree in religious studies and public health, but also found passion in non profit fundraising and management while in undergrad. In addition to her role with M4C, Emilee currently supports a DC based non profit focusing on leadership development in the independent higher education sector. Beyond her interests in non profits, Emilee also shares a passion for running, swimming, soccer, yoga and all things pickleball. You will often find her on the courts with her partner playing a round or two.

  • Jillian (she/her)

    DIGITAL FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

    Jillian grew up in the DMV, and while in college in the South, discovered a fiery passion for progressive organizing and reproductive rights advocacy. After working on political campaigns around the country for several years after college, she moved back to DC in 2021 and now works in digital fundraising for Democratic organizations. When she's not volunteering, she spends her free time taking pottery lessons, watching movies, going on long hot girl walks, and cooking!

  • Adina (she/her)

    DIRECTOR OF CULTURE & DEI

    Adina has been raised and educated in Virginia for most of her life, and she always dreamt about moving to her new home, Washington, D.C. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2022 with a degree in Foreign Affairs, Adina went to complete a public policy research fellowship, which centered disability rights and workforce development policy. She currently works for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. Beyond disability rights, Adina grew up being incredibly passionate about gender equity for women of color, especially how it manifests at the intersection of policy and the law around the world. She was drawn to Movement for Choice because of its unique capacity to build community and promote transformational change through love. In her free time, you can find Adina at any local flea market haggling for vintage, getting a matcha at Emissary, or going for a hot girl walk through Swann Street.

  • Hanna (she/her)

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & PARTNERSHIPS

    Hanna Nussair is a native Midwesterner and adopted Floridian who moved to DC to work in the field of gender justice. She has been involved in feminist activism since she was in high school and holds a Masters in Human Rights from the University of Minnesota. Currently, she works at Girl Up, an youth-centered leadership initiative at the United Nations Foundation. Prior to Girl Up, Hanna worked at Data2X and Women for Women International where she supported global advocacy efforts on issues such as gender-based violence, education and women's economic empowerment. When she isn't fighting misogynists, you can find Hanna exploring art museums, tending to her plant collection or burning through Taylor Swift's entire discography.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Madelyn (she/her)

    EVENT COORDINATOR

    Originally hailing from Massachusetts, Madelyn moved to DC for her undergraduate degree at American University, studying international relations, environmental sustainability, and French within the School of International Service.

    While she is still somewhat a beginner yogi, she is immensely passionate for reproductive justice and the right to healthcare for all. You can find Madelyn rowing on the Anacostia, reading with friends at Malcolm X Park, trying out the best vegan spots in town, or perfecting her homemade hummus recipes.

  • Marian (she/her)

    HEALING ARTS COORDINATOR

    Marian was first introduced to the DMV yoga and meditation community in high school. She found her passion for reproductive justice while pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. During her undergraduate studies, Marian focused on issues related to health care access, examining the systemic barriers to reproductive care for people with disabilities and people who are incarcerated.

    Marian has since worked with a DC-based criminal justice consulting firm. She believes in the power of story and movement to connect, heal, and transform our lives.

    Marian is also a certified yoga teacher trained in trauma-informed practices and loves exploring local coffee shops and hiking trails!

  • Kim (she/her)

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Kim grew up in Maryland and - following in her mom's footsteps - developed an interest in healthcare and helping people. During her public health studies at George Washington University, Kim's passion for maternal and child healthcare and reproductive justice programming was born. Kim has since served as a Volunteer Ambassador for the United State of Women, working to promote health issues relevant to the unique experiences of womxn and girls, and as a volunteer for Planned Parenthood's Developing Leaders Program promoting access to reproductive health care for all who need it.

    A certified yoga teacher, Kim is excited to join M4C in blending movement and education to ensure that everyone has access to quality reproductive care.

  • Ro (she/they)

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR
    Ro was born in Rockville MD and spent her early years growing up in Chicago and New Jersey, following her immigrant mom around as she completed her second Medical License. That is when she realized that women can do anything. When she moved back to Maryland at the start of her middle school years, she began to find a passion in political activism. Ro graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in psychology as well as a degree in Political Science with a concentration in Civil Rights. After struggling with body image and disordered eating while living in Miami, Ro found yoga to be a form of mindful movement that helped her reconnect with her body. Ro is a RYT-200hr certified yoga teacher who specializes in Hatha and Yin.

INSTRUCTOR & VOLUNTEER TEAM

  • Ali (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Ashley (she/her)

    Instructor: outdoor education, team building, and yoga

  • Alyse (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Annie (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Brooks (she/her)

    Instructor: climbing

  • Conchita (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga & running

  • Emily (she/her)

    Instructor: spin

  • Jordan (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Kata (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Kris (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga, creative writing, journaling

  • Lauren (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Mahima (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Manuela (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Olivia (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga & running

  • Ollie (they/them)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Sneha (she/her)

    Instructor: yoga

  • Stacy (she/her)

    Photographer

  • Vida (they/them)

    Instructor: yoga