EQUITY ADVOCATES
Leaders who are advancing context-centered approaches that address health inequities and injustices
Brittany Brathwaite
Co-Founder + CEO
Kimbritive
Brittany Brathwaite is a reproductive justice activist, entrepreneur, and an emerging critical Black feminist health psychologist with a deep-seated commitment to supporting the leadership, organizing, and healing of Black women, girls, and nonbinary folks. She is the co-founder and CEO of Kimbritive, the unapologetic sexual wellness platform reimagining the health and well-being of Black women. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from Syracuse University and a Master’s in Public Health and Social Work from Columbia University.
Q: What motivates you to continue working towards change each day?
A: As a queer Black woman and public health social worker, I've experienced the systemic inequalities in healthcare firsthand. My own troubling experience with an HPV diagnosis and the lack of empathetic care propelled me to fight for better.
Q: What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of from 2023?
A: In 2023, my proudest moment was rallying 100+ Black women for educational sexual health events co-led by OBGYNs and health practitioners, and providing resources amid policies restricting bodily autonomy.
