ABOUT US
Changing the Narrative Around Menopause
MPowered Menopause was born out of a deep need: to address the silence, stigma, and lack of support surrounding a life stage that affects more than half the population.
Through advocacy, research funding, and bold community engagement, we’re not just raising awareness — we’re demanding progress. Our work is powered by personal experience, professional insight, and a shared belief that menopause deserves more.
Lauren Jones - Founder Mpowered Menopause
Lauren Jones founded Mpowered Menopause after recognizing a serious void in information, visibility, and empathy around the menopausal experience. Through conversations with countless women, she discovered a common thread: silence.
Too many women were suffering through hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, libido loss and sleep disorders without guidance or support — and they didn’t feel comfortable talking about it. That realization fueled her vision: to create a platform where menopause was no longer a taboo, but a topic of empowerment and scientific investment.
With a background in women’s advocacy and a passion for health equity, Lauren leads the charge in shifting the narrative from shame to support.
G. Erica Phillips - Strategic Advisor & Business Development Lead
Erica Phillips is a strategic business development leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth through partnerships, sponsorships, and communications. She currently serves as Strategic Advisor and Business Development Lead for the Mpowered Foundation and its event subsidiary, Mpowered Menopause guiding fundraising and organizational strategy.
A passionate advocate for social impact, Erica has led initiatives in Nigeria that helped young people launch aquaculture enterprises and supported women transitioning from sex work into entrepreneurship. She also serves on the boards of Northstar of GIS and Black Arts Los Angeles.
Across her work, Erica is driven by a single goal: building partnerships that create lasting value for people and communities.
MPowered Menopause is guided by a diverse Advisory Board comprised of:
Advisory Board
Medical Experts
Public Health Professionals
Academic Researchers
Pharmaceutical Partners
And everyday women across all stages of menopause.
Together, this diverse group shapes our strategy, informs our research priorities, and keeps our work rooted in the lived realities of the women we serve. Their collective insight ensures that our initiatives — from research funding to education campaigns and partnerships — are as meaningful as they are impactful.
Are you a medical professional, policy expert, researcher, or advocate passionate about rewriting the menopause narrative?
Let’s Work Together
We’re building a movement, and we’re looking for mission-aligned sponsors, collaborators, and advisors who believe that menopause deserves more than silence.