HER Brain Health
We address neurological, mental, and trauma-related health inequities through evidence-based education, research, advocacy, and community-centered action
Who We Serve
HER Brain Health centers women and girls whose brain health has been shaped by inequity, trauma, and systemic neglect.
Women and girls from marginalized and under-resourced communities
Black women and women of African descent
Immigrant, refugee, and diasporic communities
Survivors of trauma, violence, and chronic stress
Communities impacted by limited access to culturally responsive neurological and mental health care
Our Core Pillars
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Healing
Trauma-informed neuroscience and survivor-centered approaches that honor lived experience and promote long-term brain health.
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Equity
Closing gender and racial gaps in brain health access by addressing structural, cultural, and systemic barriers to care.
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Resilience
Strengthening women and communities through evidence, advocacy, and collective capacity-building.
How We Advance Our Mission
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Brain Health Education
Evidence-based education across the lifespan, grounded in culture, context, and lived experience.
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Evidence in Action
Translating research on trauma, stress, and brain health into accessible tools, policy insights, and practice guidance.
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dvocacy & Systems Change
Advancing policies and practices that protect women’s brain health and address structural determinants of harm.
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Community-Centered Programs
Co-creating trauma-informed, culturally responsive initiatives with communities and partners.