The VP Team

Founder, Overhen — Since Sep. 2001

Bio — Bob birthed VP back in September of 2001 because she thought there ought to be a safe space for women (and their associates) to talk about vag-related stuff. Aside from VP work, her current jobs involve teaching, finishing her PhD in comparative literature (with a minor in women's studies) and volunteering as a rape crisis counselor. She believes firmly that by being an active participant in VP, you're taking part in a revolutionary and life-changing project. Additional interests include video games, comic books, Japanese animation, veganism, DIY endeavors and also zombies.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Aug. 2004

Bio — Jen is geeky, feisty, feminist and weird. She's a twentysomething who currently works in the women's health field and loves it. She's owned by two cats, and lives with her partner in the Northeastern US. Jen believes in education, personal growth, coffee and VP.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Aug. 2004

Bio — Sarah is a hip children's librarian, working in a small K-8 school. A media junkie in general, she's a bookworm (who finds herself reading books written for teenagers most of the time), a music lover, and a TV geek (who is a particularly devoted Joss Whedon fan.) She's passionate about sex education, gender issues, and feminism. Sarah is proud to help spread the VP revolution!

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Oct. 2005

Bio — Rebecca is a progressive female who likes to push the gender envelope for herself and those around her. Nothing is TMI, and she can strike up a conversation about menstrual cups with a complete stranger as easily as talking about the weather. She is passionate about women's health issues and strives to find the facts within the clouded myths surrounding societies' views of women and sexual health. Aside from women's health, she is interested in yoga, massage, and natural living.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Mar. 2006

Bio — Tori is an English teacher who is working on a graduate degree to become a reading specialist. She loves to help people find the information they need in order to make educated choices in their lives. This is especially true with respect to vaginal and sexual health, issues she thinks have too long been taboo.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Mar. 2006

Bio — Her friends call her Melissa Freakin' Martin, but plain old Melissa makes an easier mouthful. This 20-something Canadian is a music journalist by profession, a rock diva at heart and a closet nerd in spirit. She lives by the mantras of Mr. Bill Hicks and Mr. Tommy C. Douglas, speaks before spoken to, and dreams of a day when all women are empowered to love, enjoy and understand their bodies.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Jul. 2006

Bio — Lissie is a law student who is still figuring out what to do with the degree she's earning. She believes that knowledge is the key to power and that every woman deserves to have power over her health. When she's not at her computer, Lissie enjoys reading, taking road trips, and trying out new recipes. She's looking forward to continuing the vulva revolution!

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Jul. 2006

Bio — Molly is a full-time student studying international affairs from Atlanta, Georgia. She currently works to further women's reproductive rights in Georgia and hopes, one day, to take her work globally. She is passionate about women's reproductive rights, and is happy to bring that passion to VP.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Aug. 2006

Bio — Jocey is a feminist, a bookworm, and believer in progress through education. She is delighted to have the opportunity to further that progress by working with her fellow VP members to broaden other women's access to helpful and accurate information about their bodies and their health.

Safe Space Maintainer — Since Sep. 2006

Bio — Emma is a recently graduated English teacher, with a philosophy focused on teaching tolerance and acceptance through multicultural material and student interaction. When she’s not working as a substitute teacher or looking for a job she likes promoting social rights, reading, writing, singing, and doing any arts and crafts projects she can get her hands on. She’s proud to be part of a project like VP that allows women to talk about their sexual health without shame and empowers us to make informed decisions about our bodies.