About Period OKC
Founded by Jen Green in February 2021, Period OKC started as a single project to provide tampons for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic and has grown to a 501c3 foundation dedicated to fighting period poverty. Period OKC gained momentum with the addition of Linley Faye Smith and the creation of a volunteer board.
Linley Smith (left), Jen Green (right)
Our History
Truly a grassroots effort, Period OKC has been funded by community donations of cash and menstrual products. We then purchase and/or distribute products at no cost to people in need through our partner organizations.
Period OKC has organized product drives, raised funds and provided over 100 individual deliveries of pads, tampons and cups to more than 65 locations throughout the OKC metro in their first year. The incorporation of the Period OKC Foundation in August 2021 and establishing a Board of Directors in May 2022 has brought Period OKC to where it is today.
Meet the Board
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Linley Faye Smith
President and Co-Founder
Linley was born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro area and received a degree in Political Science. Upon graduating Linley moved to Los Angeles where she worked in the music industry for seven years. Upon graduation moving back to Oklahoma City, Linley saw a need in the community and Period OKC was born.
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Alicia Lincoln
Vice President
Alicia is a public health worker that believes everyone should have access to menstrual supplies, so she boxes pads and tampons for Period OKC to distribute.
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Christopher Craig
Treasurer
Christopher is a supervisory auditor and father who enjoys helping others and supporting communities through advocacy and volunteering.
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Jessi Riesenberg
Secretary
Jessi is passionate about affirming the dignity of every human person in her personal and professional life. Her personal experience compels her to combat shame around menstruation and teach all how understanding the natural cycle of the body is empowering while also striving to provide period products to those with limited resources.
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Sam Davis
From helping facilitate free grocery events to labor organizing to fundraising, Sam has a history of community work, both professionally and personally. They had been helping with Period OKC as a volunteer before joining the board in April 2024.
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Alisha Harris
Alisha is a public health practitioner who focuses her work on educating the community on how to gain access to care and health education. She believes that access to feminine hygiene products is essential and imperative for human dignity and providing whole-person care.
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Ashleigh Barnett
Progressive, empathetic Master of Science in Social Work student at Columbia University. Previously spent 10 years as a small business owner where I developed my leadership skills and furthered my dedication to social justice. Devoted to advocating for marginalized communities, especially women and children in my home state of Oklahoma.
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Elizabeth Gadsby
Elizabeth feels a sense of responsibility for their community and enjoys seeing people lifted up to better circumstances. Their volunteer experience comes from a wide variety of organizations over the past 15+ years, in roles from extra hands to board member. Elizabeth’s strengths are that she is responsible and disciplined, with a love of learning, problem solving, and helping people.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Period OKC Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.