Candace Hasan (she/her) is an abortion storyteller, abortion doula, writer, content creator, and reproductive justice community organizer born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dedicated to advancing sexual wellness, dismantling abortion stigma, and creating Black feminist-conscious content, Candace champions taking up space and innovative approaches to resistance. Candace invites you to connect with her over social media! @conceitedcan

Dr. Misha Frazier (she/her) is a Certified Sexologist, poet, educator, and public speaker. She is the Founder of Misha’s Room, which is a community for intentional reflection, education, and exploration that uses creative expression to dismantle oppressive norms and promote sexual positivity. Her expertise is in advocating for equity for all marginalized communities through sexuality education and identity exploration in ways that increase access, belonging, and success. She is also the Co-Founder of Queer Wellness Network, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to sexual health and mental health resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members. Dr. Misha is a dog mom and New Orleans native.

Destiny Burse, a native of Indianola, Mississippi now living in Georgia, is the Founder of Resilient MindZ, Inc., a nonprofit supporting high-achieving college students facing mental health challenges. A proud alumna of Alcorn State University, she holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and is pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Data Analytics. Destiny is passionate about mental health, education, and advocacy, with aspirations to become a mental health psychiatrist. Known for her resilience, faith, and purpose-driven spirit, she is committed to creating safe spaces, uplifting young people, and driving meaningful change in every space she enters.

Carmen is a Howard University graduate, who also boasts an MPA from Clark Atlanta University, where she studied Public Policy. This powerhouse is the Founder & CEO of The Black Girl Social Club, a global organization that provides a safe space for over 2,000 women worldwide, and the Executive Director of BGSC Jr., a nonprofit she founded for Black girls, ages 11-21 with a mission to provide support for academic, cultural, professional, and social development. 

She currently serves on the Advisory Board for The Birth Advocacy Project, an organization that advocates for equal access to quality prenatal and perinatal care for all families of color. She is also a council member for the Southern Black Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to Black Girl Joy nationwide, and a reliable volunteer at the Boyce L. Ansley School. This tuition-free private school serves children who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness.

Shapel Monique LaBorde is a Black feminist scholar, educator, and organizer committed to building liberated futures rooted in community, care, and radical imagination. A PhD student in Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, her work bridges Black feminist thought, critical pedagogy, and ancestral knowledge. Shapel has over a decade of experience as a multilingual educator in NYC public schools, creating spaces where Black and Brown youth thrive. Through her scholarship, activism, and wellness brand, Blyssom by Shapel, she amplifies the power of Black women and girls to transform themselves and the world.

Clara O’Connell is a Black feminist, writer, barista, and New Yorker. She graduated from Oberlin College in 2024, where she majored in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and was awarded Highest Honors for her thesis on the feminist potentials of Black women’s literature. Now she is an incoming student at Columbia University School of the Arts, working towards an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Nonfiction. She has worked in the past with the League of Women Voters NYC, Feminist Camp NYC, and is the creator of The New York Black Women's Magazine.

Is a communication strategist and project manager based in the South Bronx. At Planned Parenthood Federation of America, she manages national messaging strategies and donor communications focused on Black and Latina maternal health, overseeing cross-functional campaigns that reach over 250,000 supporters. She chairs the organization’s National Black Association and previously served on the New York County Democratic Committee’s Independent Screening Panel. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Sharday is a 2024–2025 alum of the National Urban League’s Congressional Advocacy Program and a graduate of the We Are The Bronx Fellowship Against Hate, focused on combating bias and building cross-community solidarity.

Kenya Martin is a reproductive justice activist, mama, Black feminist, Senior Program Manager with We Testify, and an abortion storyteller for the last 8 years. Originally from Houston, Texas, now residing in Richmond, VA, Kenya is hailed as Thee Abortion Diva for her outspoken advocacy of people who have abortions and works to destigmatize all who’ve had multiple abortions. She has nearly a decade of activism experience stemming from her patient turned counselor and advocate experience at Houston Women’s Clinic. She is also a food-centered digital content creator sharing her culinary adventures @superkeatzeverywhere in her free time.

Shelia Clark is a lifelong changemaker, activist, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for youth empowerment and community transformation. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Radford University and a Master’s in Public Administration from James Madison University. Her commitment to justice and equity began early—at 19, she was arrested protesting Apartheid in front of the South African Embassy. That fire never left.

Shelia received extensive grassroots leadership training from the Midwest Academy, The Highlander Center, and The Field Foundation, equipping her with the tools to lead powerful movements and mentor future changemakers. Today, she channels her experience into coaching youth entrepreneurs through her programs The CEO in Me and Youth Entrepreneurs Society (Y.E.S.). Her work blends activism, education, and enterprise to uplift young people and help them turn their ideas into impact.

She lives by the mantra: “Transforming Ideas Into Empires, One Mind At A Time.”

Hello! My name is Chovwe Onovae and I'm a recent graduate from Duke University where I majored in International Comparative Studies and double minored in Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies and Cultural Anthropology. I'm deeply passionate about black feminist theory and social justice, and can't wait to join the Unbossed Ambassador team in building black feminist power through civic engagement, challenging misogynoir and striving towards a world of liberation for all. In my free time, I enjoy going on walks, reading, crocheting, dancing, and creating content for social media!