Leadership
Hearts Behind the Change
Founded with a shared vision of equity, our leaders bring experience in advocacy and healthcare to the forefront of menstrual health justice. We are dedicated to creating a world where dignity is a universal right.
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Alicia Cage
Co-Founder
Alicia Cage is a 2026 graduate of Dartmouth College, where she earned a B.A. in Biochemistry with a minor in Latin, Latino, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. At Dartmouth, Alicia’s involvement in global health and community service strengthened her passion for health equity, education, and community-centered change. This included leading a relief mission in Jamaica, where she collaborated with local organizations to distribute more than 7,000 menstrual products and support menstrual health education. A second-generation Jamaican immigrant, Alicia’s commitment to community health is deeply rooted in the experiences and stories of the women and communities who shaped her. She believes meaningful change begins by listening to communities, investing in their strengths, and building solutions alongside them. Following graduation, Alicia joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston as a Clinical Research Assistant, where she supports health equity research and community-based interventions aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes. She plans to pursue a career as a physician focused on women’s health, preventive care, and underserved communities. As Co-Founder of Cycle of Change, Alicia is committed to expanding access to menstrual products and education while building sustainable partnerships that empower communities to create lasting change.
L'Exus Dallas
Co-founder
L'Exus Dallas is a co-founder of Cycle of Change and a 2026 graduate of Dartmouth College, where she majored in Economics and minored in Sociology. Her studies shaped how she understands health: as a matter of care, and also as a foundation for economic opportunity. When girls lack access to menstrual products and education, the costs add up in missed school days, lost opportunities, and limited futures. That connection between health equity and economic outcomes drives her work at Cycle of Change. L'Exus is passionate about giving girls the resources, knowledge, and skills they need to succeed in every part of their lives. That ranges from managing their health with confidence to understanding economics and building financial independence. L'Exus is now based in the Bay Area, where she is pursuing a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UC Berkeley. Through this work, she hopes to bring together her interests in medicine, health equity, and economic empowerment.
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Esther Ojuolape
Co-Founder
Esther Ojuolape is a 2026 graduate of Dartmouth College, where she earned a B.A. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychological and Brain Sciences. Her academic and professional experiences have shaped her interest in the ways health, education, and community systems intersect, particularly in women’s health. Following graduation, Esther began working in healthcare as a Medical Assistant in dermatology, gaining hands-on experience in patient care while continuing to explore her broader interests in medicine and health equity. She is currently preparing to pursue a career in medicine, with a particular interest in women’s health and improving access to care for underserved communities. Esther’s connection to Cycle of Change is deeply personal. Her interest in women’s health was influenced by her experiences growing up in a Nigerian family and her early exposure to healthcare through her aunt, a nurse. During her time at Dartmouth, she had the opportunity to travel to Kenya, where conversations and experiences surrounding health access, education, and community development helped inspire the foundation of Cycle of Change. As a co-founder, Esther is passionate about building partnerships that strengthen existing community systems rather than creating parallel ones. She is particularly interested in expanding access to menstrual health resources and education while using research, community insight, and sustainable partnerships to create meaningful, lasting change.