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We are building a world where safe, affordable, sustainable period care is accessible to all. 

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The Flow is the only organization in the United States working to end period poverty and stigma exclusively through menstrual cups – the healthiest, most sustainable, and cost-effective period product.

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Education → Distribution → Ongoing Support 

We partner with trusted, community-embedded organizations across LA County, including schools, shelters, transitional housing programs, food banks, jails,and more, to deliver free menstrual cups and bilingual education where it’s needed most.

25,000+

cups distrbuted
since 2017

$20M

back in the wallets of cup recipients

120+

community partners throughout LA County

47M

single-use products diverted from landfills 

OUR MODEL
01

ON-SITE CUP EDUCATION
& DISTRIBUTION

Our Educators create safe, welcoming spaces to:​

  • Teach what menstrual cups are, how they work, and their benefits

  • Invite open conversations about periods, stigma, and cultural norms

  • Distribute free cups (participants often take extras for friends or family)

  • Offer education and cups to partner staff to reinforce community knowledge 

  • Leave additional cups behind for continued community distribution

MEET THE TEAM

Those making
The Flow flow

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Bilingual Flow Educator

Cheyenne Serano

Cheyenne is an Afro-Latina Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist with over 7 years of experience as a menstrual cup user. She is passionate about promoting sustainable practices and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their bodies. Cheyenne is deeply engaged in justice reform and advocacy work, striving to create a more equitable society for all. Cheyenne hopes to amplify marginalized voices and drive meaningful change in her community. Cheyenne holds a masters degree in Sociology, with an emphasis in race/ethnicity & gender studies. With an extensive background in sociology and DEI, Cheyenne is well versed in the topics of menstrual poverty, accessibility, racial and gender identity, socio-economic barriers, and sustainability. Cheyenne views things through an intersectional lens, taking into account the nuanced identities and experiences people have which allows her to lead with empathy. 

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Flow Educator

Morgan Turner, 

Morgan Turner, a Flow Educator, is a Master of Public Health graduate from Cal State LA, and is passionate about reproductive health equity. Growing up in the South Bay Area and Watts, she has personal experience seeing certain communities being underserved. After obtaining her B.S in Public Health, she began working as a Community Health Worker with Los Angeles County DHS Whole Person Care program, which illuminated the importance of addressing social inequities to improve health outcomes. Additionally, she worked on COVID-19, Birth Equity, and Comprehensive Sex Education projects. As a Flow Educator, Morgan is excited to educate Los Angeles residents about menstrual cups in efforts to reduce shame around period and period products.

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Director of Operations & Outreach

Spencer Dahlgren

Spencer Dahlgren is a dedicated leader and systems strategist passionate about advancing menstrual equity through education, outreach, and sustainable solutions. Spencer oversees daily operations, manages the nonprofit’s educators, develops impactful outreach initiatives, and implements efficient workflows to enhance the organization’s reach and effectiveness. With a strong background in operational strategy, program design, and community engagement, Spencer also leverages expertise in design and messaging to create compelling materials that build awareness and inspire action. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship from California Baptist University, Spencer combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to empower individuals and drive meaningful change.

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Founder, Executive Director

Delphine Hirsh

Delphine, Executive Director & Founder of The Flow, is a trilingual Princeton University graduate with a concentration in Afro-American Studies, and a leader in the menstrual equity movement. She founded LA-based The Flow in 2017 after trying a menstrual cup and realizing its potential to fight period poverty. Previously, she worked at Prep for Prep creating access for young people of color to educational and professional opportunities. She then worked in development and communications at the American Foundation for AIDS Research, helping destigmatize HIV/AIDS and fund research. She has collaborated on menstrual equity legislation in CA

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Co-Founder

Reyna Hohagen

Reyna Hohagen, The Flow Co-Founder, is a trilingual first-generation immigrant and proud Latina Hispanic consumer insights expert. Her personal immigrant background has shaped her passion for equity while her professional experience as a qualitative researcher has allowed her to explore the issues affecting Latine communities. Reyna leads The Flow’s Spanish-language outreach/education, and the creation of Spanish-language educational materials. With over 25 years moderating groups of Hispanic respondents of all acculturation levels, from recent immigrants to second generation & fully acculturated, Reyna is also the Founder and CEO of Good Leche, a marketing research agency. 

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Board Member

Vicki Simon

Vicki Simon is a Duke University graduate with master’s degree from George Washington University, and has a long career in marketing strategy and digital & experience transformation. Vicki lives between Los Angeles and Paris, and has worked for Universal Studios, Disney US, and Disneyland Paris. In addition to helping her husband develop his import/export business, Vicki is developing an online store for French tween/teens to access the latest/healthiest menstrual products.

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