The Period Project is run by

Cathrine Widunok
Wichmand

A Danish entrepreneur and Chair of The Period Project. She has advocated for women’s health for a decade while building one of Denmark's leading menstrual care brands. She now serves as Chair of a European initiative advocating for safer, more transparent regulation of period products.

Nadja Abelgren

Olsen

Head of EU Affairs at 3F. She brings extensive experience in EU policymaking, legislative processes and strategic advocacy, providing The Period Project with in-depth expertise in navigating European institutions and regulatory frameworks.

Marie Borum

Marker

Co-founder of Folkemøde Møn, holds a Master's degree in Political Science and serves as Team Manager at Metroselskabet. She brings extensive experience in public administration and public policy, including serving as Special Adviser to Denmark's Minister for Social Affairs and Housing.

Barbara Saouma

Entrepreneur and co-founder of wawa fertility. Previously a partner at Social Zoo, she brings extensive experience in strategic partnerships, communications and building mission-driven brands within women's health.

Josefine Ørskov

Holds a degree in Film and Media Studies from the University of Copenhagen. She brings many years of experience as a journalist, producer and editor at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), with expertise in storytelling, media production and public communication.