Hidden Gems: Meet Tanya Ambrose of Scrub Life Cares

Local Stories August 6, 2025

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanya Ambrose.

Hi Tanya, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Absolutely. My journey into this work is both personal and deeply rooted in purpose. I was raised on the island of Antigua, where topics like menstruation and reproductive health were often met with silence or shame. Later, during a study abroad experience in Uganda, I saw firsthand the widespread impact of period poverty—young people missing school, lacking access to menstrual products, and navigating stigma without support. That experience lit a fire in me that I couldn’t ignore.

In 2020, I founded Scrub Life Cares to help eliminate period poverty and advance menstrual equity. What began as a small grassroots effort has evolved into a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals have access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health education, products, and resources, enabling them to thrive with dignity.

My passion for this work spans the entire reproductive health journey, from menstruation to pregnancy, postpartum care, and beyond. That full-spectrum perspective is shaped not only by my personal experiences but also by my professional training and education. In August 2020 in the heart of the COVID-!( pandemic I virtually graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Science in Public Health From the Georgia State University. In May 2025, I earned my Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina, with a concentration in Health Services Policy and Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health. I’m also a birth and postpartum doula and a certified lactation counselor, and I bring that lens of care and advocacy into every space I serve.

Today, Scrub Life Cares is more than just a nonprofit; it’s a movement. We host educational workshops for students, parents, and other community members, distribute thousands of menstrual products annually, and create safe and inclusive spaces for honest conversations about health, wellness, and equity. Across the lifespan, we are working to eliminate the stigma surrounding menstruation, reproductive health, and sexual health, empowering communities, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the tools and support to thrive. And we’re just getting started.

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