Chiles High Student Advocates for Menstrual Equity

Anitra Krishnan leads efforts to install period product dispensers in all Leon County high schools.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:03am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic menstrual product repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the campaign for menstrual equity.A young activist's mission to ensure equal access to menstrual products in her community.Tallahassee Today

Chiles High School senior Anitra Krishnan is one of Tallahassee's Five Young Women to Watch for 2026, advocating for menstrual equity and sustainable infrastructure. She serves as Lead Ambassador and President of her school's chapter of The Girl Flo Project, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting menstrual equity, and has worked to install period product dispensers in all seven high schools in Leon County.

Why it matters

Anitra's work highlights the ongoing challenges around menstrual inequity, including lack of access, affordability, and societal stigma. By raising awareness and taking concrete action, she is creating a more empathetic environment and inspiring others to follow her lead.

The details

Anitra has coordinated with the Florida State University College of Medicine to host period education events for girls and parents in low-income areas, and presented on menstrual poverty to young girls at the Oasis Center's 'Girls Can Do Anything!' camp. She has also presented peer-reviewed research on gender disparities in walking and biking to school at the Transportation Research Board's 7th International Conference on Women & Gender in Transportation.

  • Anitra is a senior at Chiles High School in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • She was named one of Tallahassee's Five Young Women to Watch for 2026.

The players

Anitra Krishnan

A senior at Chiles High School in Tallahassee, Florida, and an advocate for menstrual equity and sustainable infrastructure.

The Girl Flo Project

A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting menstrual equity, where Anitra serves as Lead Ambassador and President of her school's chapter.

Amaya Waymon

The founder of The Girl Flo Project, and a 2022 honoree of Tallahassee's Five Young Women to Watch.

Angela Breza-Pierce

Anitra's AP Environmental Science teacher, who inspired her interest in urban planning.

Oasis Center

An organization that hosts the 'Girls Can Do Anything!' camp, where Anitra presented on menstrual poverty.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody deserves equal access to basic needs. I've always thought it's completely unfair to charge people for something that they cannot control.”

— Anitra Krishnan, Chiles High School Senior

“Something that inspires me is the millions of children in other countries that do not have access to period products. While I might not be in a position to help them right now, I think helping the people in our own county is a great start, and will inspire many others to follow my lead.”

— Anitra Krishnan, Chiles High School Senior

“After my presentation, a girl told me she wanted to start a program like it in her school in Wakulla. That felt really good to hear.”

— Anitra Krishnan, Chiles High School Senior

What’s next

Anitra plans to study sustainable and accessible infrastructure in college, continuing her work to address community concerns and translate them into actionable research.

The takeaway

Anitra's dedication to menstrual equity and sustainable infrastructure, combined with her ability to engage the community and inspire others, demonstrates the powerful impact young leaders can have in addressing important social issues.