Elizabeth Dawes Gay, MPH, is the founder of Sisu Consulting, where she works with organizations and individuals to advance social, racial, and reproductive justice for women of color. Her life’s mission is to create a world where women of color have what they need to achieve their ideal health and well-being. Elizabeth is a recognized thought leader on women of color, reproductive and maternal health, and social justice who has been published in The Nation, Rewire.News, The Root, EBONY.com, and other outlets. She serves as steering committee chair of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. Elizabeth holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.