Britt grew up thinking excruciatingly painful periods were normal and that missing school, cancelling plans and working her life around her menstrual cycle was just something people with periods had to do. After living for 15 years with severe period pain and confirming a diagnosis of infertility in 2017 she fired her ObGyn and sought further support from an endometriosis specialist. Britt was diagnosed with Stage III endometriosis in January 2018, the same year she and two others started the Minnesota Endo Warriors. She was elected President of the Minnesota Endo Warriors later that year and is committed to raising awareness about endometriosis and providing educational resources and community support for those affected by the disease. Under her leadership the Minnesota Endo March, their signature event each year, has grown by 300% in partnership with the WorldWide EndoMarch. Together the MN Endo Warriors have launched both online and in-person support groups, surgical care packages and a school nurses education initiative throughout the state. Britt was named one of 2016's "Twin Cities Finest" for her philanthropic work, represented our state as Miss Minnesota USA 2011 and is launching a new podcast called "The Endocast" with co-host and endometriosis specialist Dr. Eric Heegaard. She is committed to passionately sharing her personal struggle with endometriosis and infertility journey in the hopes of supporting others and inspiring change. By-day Britt is a technology geek in sales for Stoneridge Software, but on-the-side she has worked as a live event host, auctioneer, on-camera talent for over 12 years.

Emily was diagnosed with endometriosis in December, 2018 after living in severe pain for years. She credits The Minnesota Endo Warriors in playing an instrumental role in her diagnosis, recovery and ongoing support and is incredibly grateful to have found a community that understands the struggles that come with chronic disease. Emily joined the board in the summer of 2019 and is passionate about continuing to raise awareness and provide resources to the local endometriosis community by leveraging her professional experience in marketing, events and social media. She currently works as an Account Executive at one of Minneapolis’s leading loyalty marketing agencies. Emily is no stranger to service and has previously supported a number of charitable partners and nonprofits as Miss Teen Arizona International 2009, member of the Fiesta Bowl Queen’s Court 2011 and as a sister of Alpha Phi Fraternity.

Read more about Emily’s endometriosis story in her Warrior Wednesday blog post.

Alyssa started her journey for answers at 16 years old, battling consistently rupturing ovarian cysts and pain that would put her in the hospital multiple times per year. While dealing with these issues, she received a diagnosis of Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) that required heart surgery at the age of 20. She has seen first-hand how hard it is to find adequate care and how essential it is to be your own advocate. After she had her two children, the pelvic pain became increasingly worse and her mission for answers continued. In April 2019, she had her first laparoscopy that left her with the diagnoses of PCOS, Endometriosis and Adenomysosis. After that surgery failed, she went to work educating herself and finding answers for herself. She is now under the care of Dr. Matthew Palmer of Oakdale ObGyn. Her mission is to empower others to find their voice, teach others to be their own advocate, and turn struggles into motivation.