H.E.R Advocacy

Amplifying women’s voices where it matters

H.E.R Advocacy

About This Program

The H.E.R Advocacy program works to transform systems that perpetuate brain health inequities. We engage policy makers, healthcare institutions, and community leaders to ensure that women’s brain health needs are centered in research, funding, and care delivery.

Program Goals:

Evidence in Action

HER Brain Health translates existing research into practical tools, education, and policy insights that improve brain health outcomes for women and girls. Our work bridges evidence, lived experience, and systems change—without overpromising or premature research claims.

Evidence in Action

Explore our growing library of evidence-based resources — from research briefs and policy papers to knowledge translation projects and collaborative partnerships — all designed to advance brain health equity for women and girls.

Evidence Summaries & Briefs

We distill complex neuroscience and public health research into accessible summaries for decision-makers, educators, and community leaders. These briefs synthesize peer-reviewed literature with clarity, highlighting what the science says and what gaps remain.

Policy Briefs & Issue Papers

Our policy work translates evidence into clear recommendations for systems-level change, addressing structural barriers affecting women's and girls' brain health. These briefs offer concrete pathways for reform centered on equity and trauma-informed care.

Practice-Informed Guidance

We develop practical resources for practitioners working directly with women and girls—from educators to clinicians. These tools bridge research and real-world application, offering evidence-based strategies that are flexible, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed

Knowledge Translation Projects

Our projects involve workshops, toolkits, and collaborative initiatives that ensure research reaches those who need it most. We work alongside organizations to adapt evidence-based approaches to local contexts, fostering sustainable implementation.

Publications, Presentations & Commentary

We contribute through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and public commentary. This work amplifies evidence-based perspectives on women's brain health and challenges narratives that oversimplify or misrepresent the science.

Partnerships & Collaboration

Meaningful impact requires collaboration across sectors. We partner with researchers, advocacy organizations, and community groups to advance brain health equity through partnerships built on mutual respect and centering affected communities' voices.

Get Involved

Interested in this program? Reach out to learn how you can participate or support our work.

Support This Program

Your donation helps us reach more women with the resources they need.

We welcome collaboration with organizations committed to equitable, trauma-informed brain health.