Ismini Drosoforidi [she/her]

GREECE | Legal/Justice
I am an activist and founder working at the intersection of health, gender equity, and education. My work has consistently centered on mission-driven initiatives. At Columbia University, I conducted and published research on the economic impact of period poverty, which led to founding It's Just Period - the only non - profit that advocates for the elimination of the period tax in my home country, Greece. We work to advance menstrual equity through research, policy advocacy, and nationwide awareness campaigns.

Beginning in May 2025, I will serve as Chief of Staff at
Puberry, a B2B SaaS platform revolutionizing youth health education through gamified, MD-verified content for K–12 students. Previously, I was an
Impact Investing Analyst at a pre-seed impact fund, supporting frontier tech startups addressing basic human needs.

I have represented Greece at the Fora Network for Change in Toronto, Columbia University at the Clinton Global Initiative, and speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum - Greece's premier policy gathering, alongside national leaders. Psychology graduate from Panteion University with a Master’s in Public Policy & Human Rights from Columbia University, currently based in New York since 2022.

I'm passionate about driving systemic change through policy, entrepreneurship, and investment, and deeply believe in the power of local action supported by a global network to create lasting impact in the lives of women and marginalized communities.

This bio is updated as of May 2025.